In celebration of its 75 years of community involvement, Air Canada has launched the Air Canada Foundation, a not-for-profit organization focused on the health and well-being of children in need. “Throughout its history, Air Canada has recognized the importance of giving back to the communities it serves in Canada and abroad,” said Air Canada president [...]

Membership and advocacy will be two of the key areas that Michel Lemay will be focusing his attention on in his new role as the chairman of the Tour Operators’ Initiative for Sustainable Tourism Development (TOI) Lemay, who is Transat A.T.’s vice-president, communications & corporate affairs as well as its chief brand officer, took on [...]

Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT) has picked Franτoise Grumberg to lead its global responsible business activities (Corporate Social Responsibility). Grumberg will guide CWT globally on sustainability issues, while designing and implementing related strategies and programs. She will work closely with the executive team to further develop CWT’s commitment to responsible business among clients, suppliers, employees and [...]

Days Inns – Canada reports that as a sponsor of Childhood Cancer Canada for six years, it has now raised over $300,000. In September 2011, to coincide with Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Days Inns properties across Canda participated in a week-long fund-raising blitz, donating $1 from each guest room sold for a week. “For 2011, [...]

Sabre Holdings has rolled out a new program that provides “clear and easy access” to sustainable travel offerings throughout its portfolio of hotels. The launch of the Sabre Eco-Certified Hotel program responds to the growing demand of travellers for environmentally responsible accommodations and includes more than 4,700 hotels certified by globally-recognized certification programs. Building on [...]