Denis Méthot
Some 150 travel advisors gathered yesterday (October 2) in Quebec City to express their appreciation of theAir Canada and of Air Canada Vacations regarding flights to the South and Florida, departing from Quebec airport (YQB) this winter. The event, a major recognition evening held at the Montmorency Manorattracted a record crowd.
“This is unheard of,” exclaimed Karen Acsfrom Air Canada. The senior regional sales department manager believes that the strong participation in this evening demonstrated the attachment of local professionals to the carrier and the tour operator.
This attachment is also reciprocal. “It is very important for us to show our presence and our commitment in the National Capital Region,” she added. “We found a way to re-enter the Quebec market with direct flights. »
Élisabeth Ohayon and Karen Acs: a bond worthy of twin sisters at Air Canada! [Pax Global Media : Denis Méthot]
Pros from several regions
In addition to advisors from the Quebec region and Beauce, the event, to which the Quebec airport contributed, also attracted representatives of agencies from Mauricie, Montérégie, Bas-du- River, Outaouais, Abitibi and Saguenay.
Joanie Desbiens-Boivin et Geneviève Dominguetwo advisors from Voyages CAA in Chicoutimi, made the journey crossing the Laurentides Wildlife Reserve to attend this presentation and networking evening.
“We came to stay up to date on suppliers and news, meet colleagues from other CAA agencies, and network. These evenings are always enriching, and it was worth the trip,” they explained.
Joanie Desbiens-Boivin and Geneviève Domingue, CAA Travel agents from Chicoutimi, crossed the Laurentides Wildlife Reserve to attend the recognition evening in Quebec. [Pax Global Media : Denis Méthot]
A long-awaited return!
Last winter, Air Canada and Air Canada Vacations temporarily withdrew from YQB due to organizational constraints, news that disappointed both travel advisors and their customers. This withdrawal of the major players led to a reduction in supply, less competition, and an increase in prices… In short, everyone hoped for a return of the red maple leaf brand for the next season!
CAA Quebec Travel agents surround Élisabeth Ohayion and Karen Acs from Air Canada. [Pax Global Media : Denis Méthot]
Cancún, Punta Cana, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando… and Tulum!
Last summer, the resumption of Air Canada and Air Canada Vacations activities at YQB for the winter of 2024-2025 was announced, but some remained skeptical, notes Jean-Luc Tremblaysales sector manager for Eastern Quebec at Air Canada Vacations.
“Even if I assured the agents that our absence was temporary, we had to regain their trust,” he explained to PAX. Tonight, we want to tell them: “It’s confirmed, we’re back, and we’re going to give it our all. The people of Quebec want direct flights from YQB, and that’s what we’re offering them.” »
Tallula Guay-Cyr, Carolanne Gosselin, Laurent Grand-Maison and Laura-Eve (Voyages Paradis de Place-de-la-Cité) surround Jean-Luc Tremblay from Air Canada Vacations. [Pax Global Media : Denis Méthot]
The tour operator and carrier return with an offer similar to that before their one-year eclipse, while adding a new destination: Tulumin Mexico, where a new airport, less congested than that of Cancún, is now available. Flights to Tulum will begin on December 13, with one flight per week until April 25.
Other destinations offered from Quebec include Cancun (Thursdays starting October 31), Punta Cana (Wednesday and Saturday from October 30), Fort Lauderdale (Thursday and Friday from October 31 to April 25) and Orlando (Wednesday and Saturday from October 30 to April 30).
Marco Gagnongeneral director of sales for Quebec and Ottawa, also highlighted access to connections via Montreal or Toronto, thus opening a large global network for travelers.
Marco Gagnon, general director of sales for Quebec and Ottawa at Air Canada Vacations, praised the merits of the products offered from Quebec. [Pax Global Media : Denis Méthot]
Shuttle to parking lots at YQB
The three YQB representatives present at the event expressed their satisfaction with the return of Air Canada and Air Canada Vacations for the upcoming winter season.
Éric Dallaire, chief operating officer at YQB, recalled the many advantages offered by the Quebec airport. [Pax Global Media : Denis Méthot]
They also announced good news to the councilors: the transport shuttle to the airport parking lots, which was tested last winter, will be officially renewed this year. Available 24 hours a day, this free shuttle will take travelers back to their vehicle in complete comfort.
Clients of agents who are members of the program YQB +which now has more than 1,000 members, will continue to benefit from a preferential parking rate of $71.10 for 8 days.
Air Canada, Air Canada Vacations and YQB brought together advisors at Manoir Montmorency for an evening of recognition and networking. [Pax Global Media : Denis Méthot]
Upon their arrival at the Manor, the advisors were invited to participate in a game which could earn them a prize. [Pax Global Media : Denis Méthot]
Sonia Morissette (Pro Destination, Quebec), Francine Gagné (Voyages Aquaterra, Sherbrooke), Hélène Brochu (Voyages Éric Bélanger, Saguenay) and Josée Tremblay (Espace Voyage), colleagues and friends, often travel together. [Pax Global Media : Denis Méthot]
France Têtu and Micheline Lafontaine (I have my trip, Trois-Rivières). [Pax Global Media : Denis Méthot]
Louiselle Bérubé (I have my journey), Julie Lauzon (Club Voyages Excellence, La Sarre en Abitibi) with Richard, Karen and Julie (I have my journey). [Pax Global Media : Denis Méthot]
Jean-Luc Tremblay of Air Canada Vacations with Francine Gingras, Jocelyne Roberge, Caroline Racine, Annie Bélanger, Isabelle Tremblay and Serge Bilodeau (Vasco Beauport). [Pax Global Media : Denis Méthot]
Some of the 150 advisors who came for the recognition and networking evening. [Pax Global Media : Denis Méthot]
