TRAVELSAVERS Canada launches new AI marketing tools for advisors
TRAVELSAVERS Canada has rolled out new features for AI Connect, an AI-powered marketing assistant developed for its network of travel advisors.
Watching Trends to Boost Business
A recent news item telling the story of a couple who made a $4000 error on their honeymoon (they accidentally booked “hotel only” rather than the “hotel and flight” option they wanted) highlights one of the advantages of booking with a travel advisor.
TRAVELSAVERS Canada promotes Monique Lalonde to senior director role
TRAVELSAVERS Canada has promoted Monique Lalonde to senior director of strategic partnerships, a role that “reflects her deep industry expertise, proven leadership, and unwavering commitment to building meaningful partner relationships.”
TRAVELSAVERS Canada Retreat fuels agency growth and collaboration
TRAVELSAVERS Canada brought together more than 120 agency owners, managers, suppliers and staff from across North America for its 2025 Owners Focus Retreat, designed to deepen relationships and spark innovation in the face of evolving market challenges.
TravelSavers Canada rassemble ses membres et ses partenaires à Montréal
Le mardi 25 mars, TravelSavers Canada a tenu une soirée « Dégustez et Découvrez » (Dine & Discover) au Crystal Salles de Réception à Montréal.
Jane Clementino: Uncertain Times Drive Consumers to Seek Professional Advice
Travelsavers’ Jane Clementino takes a spin on the Pink Couch to address current market conditions: “The uncertainty drives complexity and with that you need to go to a professional to get advice.”
'We can do our own thing': Why Canadians are trading the US for these destinations
Don Delayen and his wife scrapped their plans to visit California this spring, swapping a week in Laguna plus a cruise that sailed back to Vancouver, where they're based, for Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Travelsavers Canada Emphasizes Role of Advisors Amid Consumer Confidence Dip
As economic uncertainty weighs on Canadians, travel remains a bright spot—at least for those still planning leisure getaways this year.
Travelsavers Highlights Advising as LinkedIn’s Top 5 Jobs on the Rise
Travel advising jobs have risen to number five on LinkedIn’s “Jobs on the Rise 2025,” and Travelsavers is leveraging that ranking to encourage more Canadians to join the industry.
TRAVELSAVERS Canada Travel Market: The Insider’s Guide to What’s in Store
Jane Clementino, Senior Vice President and General Manager of TRAVELSAVERS Canada took some time to share with TravelPulse Canada what’s in store at this exciting industry event.
TRAVELSAVERS Canada survey highlights advisor optimism for 2025 (Article)
As the travel industry continues to thrive, advisors are riding a wave of confidence into 2025.
TRAVELSAVERS Canada recaps luxury fam trip to Türkiye
TRAVELSAVERS Canada honed in on two still-strong travel trends – authentic travel and bucket-list journeys – with a fam trip for several of its members to Türkiye.
Bucket-list Trips & Personalized Journeys Top TRAVELSAVERS Canada’s 2025 Travel Trends
Canadian travellers will be looking to tick destinations off their bucket lists in 2025, according to a new TRAVELSAVERS Canada survey.
TRAVELSAVERS Canada Members Dine and Discover at Fall Trade Show
One hundred travel advisors mixed and mingled this week (Nov 12) at the TRAVELSAVERS Canada Dine and Discover event — which was aimed at inspiring and educating advisors, with a focus on engagement and efficiency.
TRAVELSAVERS Canada’s new tech tools, marketing wins aim to fuel sales
TRAVELSAVERS Canada is offering a highlight reel from the year to date, plus a look ahead at new initiatives just launched including a new customized AI solution and a new tech feature with Softvoyage.
Travelsavers Leaders on Having to Cancel Main Florida Conference
While Travelsavers held their Affluent Collection symposium, Hurricane Helene forced the cancellation of the main conference. Kathryn and Nicole Mazza along with Jane Clementino share the unique spirit of the travel industry in unusual circumstances.
TRAVELSAVERS Canada reports $45M increase in preferred partner sales, new AI tool
TRAVELSAVERS Canada is reporting a $45 million increase in preferred partner sales after it welcomed 23 new affiliates this year.
La concurrence des fournisseurs, principal défi des conseillers selon TravelSavers
Selon un sondage dévoilé par TravelSavers Canada, les agences de voyages ressentent de plus en plus la pression des fournisseurs qui acceptent des réservations directes de la part des consommateurs.
TRAVELSAVERS Canada Survey Names Direct Bookings and Staffing Shortage as Top Challenges
According to a new survey from TRAVELSAVERS Canada, the greatest challenge travel advisors face is competition from suppliers accepting direct bookings.
TRAVELSAVERS’ KORE program celebrates first Canadian graduates
TRAVELSAVERS’ KORE travel education program, which launched in Canada four months ago, is commemorating a significant landmark: its first two Canadian graduates.
TRAVELSAVERS Canada expands OnLocation program with Abercrombie & Kent
TRAVELSAVERS Canada is expanding its OnLocation Program with the inclusion of global luxury travel brand Abercrombie & Kent (A&K).
After A 95% Increase In Sales In 2023, TRAVELSAVERS Canada Off To Strong Start
TRAVELSAVERS Canada says it is off to an impressive start to 2024. In the first half of the year, the consortium welcomed 17 new agencies, collectively generating $40 million in sales.
TRAVELSAVERS Canada hires Joaquim, promotes Burke
TRAVELSAVERS Canada has appointed Sandra Joaquim as Director, Supplier Marketing and promoted Clare Burke to the North American role of Director, Education and Training.
Travelsavers Wraps Up Leadership Event at New Sandals St. Vincent
Travelsavers Canada has wrapped up its 2024 Leadership Networking event after four glorious days hosted by Sandals at the brand-new resort in Saint Vincent.
TRAVELSAVERS Canada: Bringing New Solutions to Market
One of the points that Jane Clementino raised in her conversation with Canadian Travel Press was the fact that travel advisors are so busy these days – crazy busy, if the truth be known. And while they want to take a break, they feel like they can’t, she said “because there’s still so much demand” and they don’t want to lose out on that business.”
Travelsavers Canada: 96% of Advisors Emphasize Training Importance
According to a Travelsavers survey, the majority of travel advisors (96%) agree that training new consultants is essential.
TRAVELSAVERS Canada Sees High Agent Demand, Talent Shortage
TRAVELSAVERS Canada reports that an "overwhelming" number of agencies affiliated with it may be adding more advisors in the next year, with 25 per cent saying they’ll hire as many ‘good’ ones as they can.
TRAVELSAVERS Draws Crowd at Dine & Discover Event in Toronto
Travel advisors and suppliers came together for a night of networking at TRAVELSAVERS Canada’s Dine & Discover event in Toronto on Wednesday evening.
TRAVELSAVERS launches KORE education program in Canada
TRAVELSAVERS Canada has announced the launch of KORE, an education program that advances how the industry enlists and trains the next wave of travel advisors.
Travelsavers Reports 'Dramatic Increase' in Cruise Sales
As 2024’s wave season draws to a close, Travelsavers reports a dramatic increase in ocean cruise sales, especially to more exotic destinations.
Travelsavers Canada appoints Daphne Sword to director role
Travelsavers Canada is expanding its team of business analysts with the recent appointment of Daphne Sword as director, business development.
Marylène Lupien (TravelSavers) devient membre du conseil d'administration de l’ACTA
Marylène Lupien, directrice du développement des affaires de TravelSavers au Québec, joindra cette année le conseil d'administration de l’ACTA.
TRAVELSAVERS Canada survey predicts sales growth and AI use in 2024
TRAVELSAVERS Canada is anticipating a profitable year ahead following 2023’s strong return to travel.
Top TRAVELSAVERS Advisors Experience Emerging Trends On Elite Retreat
With Eastern Europe, river cruising and authentic travel trending strongly for 2024, TRAVELSAVERS’ top 50 advisors experienced it all during their recent Elite Retreat.
TRAVELSAVERS Reveals What’s Trending for 2024
Motivated by crossing items off their to-do lists, travellers will roam the world in 2024, prioritizing authentic, customized experiences in off-the-beaten-path locales, according to a new survey from TRAVELSAVERS Canada, which asked its advisors to forecast the top travel destinations and trends for next year, as well as recommended must-have experiences.
TRAVELSAVERS Canada: With Every Challenge Comes Opportunity
“We’re best known for two key priorities: our proprietary technology and commitment to service,”
observes Jane Clementino, SVP & General Manager for TRAVELSAVERS Canada
TRAVELSAVERS Canada creates connections at Dine & Discover event
TRAVELSAVERS Canada wrapped up its Dine & Discover event series last week in Toronto, spotlighting new partners to showcase its growth.
TRAVELSAVERS Dine & Discover In Burnaby
A strong turnout of about 40 travel agent members of the TRAVELSAVERS Canada consortium were in attendance at an exclusive event in Burnaby, BC recently.
TRAVELSAVERS Canada Hosts First ‘Dine & Discover’ Event Of The Season (Article)
TRAVELSAVERS Canada hosted its first Dine & Discover event of the season on October 24 in Burnaby, B.C.
TRAVELSAVERS Canada Celebrates Milestones In Year Of Growth
With over $250 million in new sales over the past year, new engagement initiatives, and a growing team, TRAVELSAVERS Canada says it has experienced exciting success in 2023 under the leadership of Jane Clementino, SVP and General Manager.
Clear Sailing Ahead With TRAVELSAVERS Canada
Demand for cruising is making waves and TRAVELSAVERS Canada is offering insights into some of the trending immersive cruise ship experiences to watch in 2024.
Emma Madsen is TRAVELSAVERS CANADA’s new Director of Business Development
TRAVELSAVERS CANADA has appointed Emma Madsen as Director of Business Development.
Clare Burke joins TRAVELSAVERS CANADA as manager of marketing
TRAVELSAVERS CANADA is continuing to expand in the Canadian marketplace and build its management team.
Women in Travel: Jane Clementino
Jane Clementino is full of surprises at every turn. Most of us know her as a statuesque powerhouse in the industry where she’s Senior Vice President and GM TRAVELSAVERS CANADA. But did you know she’s also a former Navy Reserve, a university basketball recruit and after adopting a child from Malawi, opened a school there named after her daughter?
TRAVELSAVERS Canada partners with Trees4Travel
In a first for North American consortia, TRAVELSAVERS Canada is partnering with Trees4Travel to double the promise of planting trees while also investing in renewable energy.
The Summer Of Travel: After Years Of Restraint, Canadians Return To Roaming The World (Article)
Following years of missed travel, Canadians are yearning for full sensory experiences, adventures and getaways in both their native land as well as abroad.
TRAVELSAVERS CANADA enhances SoftVoyage & OnlineXpress features
TRAVELSAVERS CANADA says it has enhanced its technology to provide agencies with improved mobile-responsive platforms their customers can easily use from any device. The consortia’s consumer website solution for agencies, OnlineXpress, working alongside Softvoyage serves as a lead-generating e-commerce platform.
“Our luxury travel sales have doubled”: Q&A with TRAVELSAVERS Canada’s Jane Clementino
Travel advisors, managers and owners with TRAVELSAVERS Canada, along with 16 partners, networked at this week’s ‘Dine & Discover’ in Toronto. The elegant sit-down dinner with 70 attendees was hosted by the TRAVELSAVERS Canada team including Senior Vice President and General Manager Jane Clementino. Travelweek checked in with Clementino to get all the updates.
“The year of engagement”: TRAVELSAVERS CANADA talks strategy at T.O. trade show, dinner
“I call this the year of engagement,” said Jane Clementino, senior vice-president and general manager of TRAVELSAVERS CANADA. “Because suppliers, that’s what they're looking for. Face time with travel advisors and owners. Especially now, with so many independent contractors that are not in office, and with [fewer] bricks and mortar agencies.”
Travelsavers’ Jane Clementino: Canadian Growth Requires Boots on the Ground
In her first Pink Couch since assuming the role of Travelsavers Senior Vice President and General Manager Canada last September, Jane Clementino and Open Jaw president Nina Slawek discuss the importance of Canadian leadership and the nature of the retail landscape.
TRAVELSAVERS CANADA, une centrale de marketing pour les agences de voyages, a de´voile´ ses plus récentes nouveautés ainsi que les nouvelles tendances qui ont émergé dans l’industrie du voyage, lors de sa dernière « Retraite des Propriétaires ».
Insider Video: What American Marketing Group Has Planned for Its Travel Agency Groups (Video)
Nicole Mazza, chief marketing officer, and Kathryn Mazza-Burney, executive vice president of sales and service, for TRAVELSAVERS, NEST and The Affluent Traveler talk about the new programs and services they now offer to members.
AMG Celebrates 50th Anniversary, Announces Cryptocurrency Payment and More (Article)
American Marketing Group, the parent company of 19 brands including TRAVELSAVERS, Kore, NEST and The Affluent Traveler Collection, celebrated its 50th anniversary with several big announcements at its Travel Market 2022 conference.
AMG to enable travel agencies to accept cryptocurrency as payment (Article)
American Marketing Group will soon enable agencies to accept and process cryptocurrency via its proprietary booking platform, TripXpress.
Insider Interview: A Talk With American Marketing Group Founder Rick Mazza
Insider Travel Report caught up with Rick Mazza, founder, president and CEO of American Marketing Group at AMG’s 50th anniversary, celebrating the company’s 19 travel brands, including TravelSavers, NEST and the Affluent Traveler Collection. We asked him to reflect on his life in the travel industry and his AMG organization over the past half-century.
American Marketing Group Announces New Digital Tool (Article)
American Marketing Group has announced the launch of a new digital segmentation product enabling suppliers and advisors to better target clients for marketing and potential sales.
AMG Marks 50 Years with New Innovation, Growth, Optimism for Future
With an audience of more than 800 affiliates and partners at Travel Market 2022, its 50th anniversary celebration, American Marketing Group lived up to the conference’s theme of Stronger, Bolder, Brighter by announcing a number of innovations.
American Marketing Group Appoints New Supplier Relations Director (Article)
Travel industry veteran Mary Kaye Zanatta has joined American Marketing Group as Supplier Relations Director to oversee growth of the company’s portfolio of OnLocation partners.
American Marketing Group Top Producing Members Cruise Eastern Med on Regal Princess (Article)
TRAVELSAVERS and NEST, brands of the American Marketing Group, just returned from hosting their top producing agencies at their Elite Retreat on the Regal Princess, which sailed August 6-13th in the Greek Isles and Italy.
American Marketing Group updates social media product (Article)
American Marketing Group has enhanced its social media content platform for travel advisors, Social Connect, making it easier to use and giving it a more modern look.
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