Destination Vancouver, Destination British Columbia, Air Canada and Rocky Mountaineer joined forces for an exclusive wellness-focused trade event in Sydney, while also announcing a surge in Australian visitation to Vancouver and Air Canada confirming daily flights from Brisbane.
Agents were invited to unwind – loungewear encouraged, though not required – while learning how wellness is woven into the destination and each partner’s offerings.
Attendees heard directly from each partner on how wellness plays into the travel experience, were offered the latest product updates, and came away ready to sell with confidence – all with a “little surprise” planned for guests on the day. Australian visitation to Vancouver is already up 17 per cent year-on-year.
Air Canada will operate daily BNE-YVR using B787 Dreamliners from the start of the northern hemisphere summer schedule in May.
Agents who completed both the Vancouver Specialist Program and the Air Canada University online training program were automatically entered into a draw to win a six-night trip for two to Vancouver, including return Air Canada flights, luxury hotel accommodation and complimentary admission to some of the city’s most iconic attractions.
Spot prizes were also up for grabs, including a Best Loungewear Look award which went to travel advisor Anna De Mari.
