TL Network Canada announces 37 new members for 2022

TL Network Canada added 37 new member agencies to date in 2022 – a level of growth it attributes to a strategic and targeted approach to recruitment and innovative training enhancements and tools.

“We are continuously providing our member agencies with industry-leading technology offerings and newly enhanced products, which helps them to grow their bottom line and stand out from the competition,” said Christine James, TL Network Canada’s vice-president, in a release on Tuesday (Oct. 11).

TL Network Canada is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Travel Leaders Network in the U.S., and together, the networks have brought in some heavy hitters in the industry, most recently Florida-based Avoya Travel, which serves travellers in North America and beyond.

“Our laser focus on the needs of agencies and advisors has resulted in mega agencies joining our network, as well as agencies of all sizes and models in Canada,” said Lindsay Pearlman, senior vice-president, international leisure for Travel Leaders Network. “We are delighted to add such industry leaders as 510 Travel, Kemp Travel and many more who recognize the tremendous care and benefits we have to offer members.”

TL Network’s new members now have access to award-winning services and tools to help them grow their businesses, including:

• The pinSIGHT booking tool
• Exclusive cruise programs
• Marketing and engagement programs
• Specialist certifications
• Preferred supplier relationships
• In-person and online education and networking opportunities
• Lead generation
• Leaders Alliances for likeminded advisors

The new member agencies that have joined TL Network Canada this year are: 501 Travel, ON; Adventure and Escape Travel, MB; Amazing International Travel, BC; Apdana Travel, BC; Avenue Travel Limited, ON; Clarke-Way Travel Ltd., ON; Clement Travel Services, MB; Custom Travel Solutions, AZ; Design Travel Ltd, ON; Deztnation Inc, QC; Dream One Travel, Surrey, BC; Eastside Travel, SK; Ellison Travel & Tours London, ON; Ellison Travel & Tours Vancouver, BC; Enjoy The Journey, BC; Kemp Travel, ON; Mango World Travel, BC; Okushu Tours, ON; Paramount Travel, BC; Parksville Dolphin Travel 2008 Inc., BC; Playcation Travel, ON; Royal City Travel Inc., ON; Royal Holidays, AB; Serafina Travel, AB; South East Travel, BC; Terra Travel Inc., AB; Travelmart West, AB; Travel By Star Bright, AB; Tokui Travel Service Ltd., BC; Travel My Way Inc., AB and WTE Vacations, AB.

Mary Tereshyn, CEO Operations 510 Travel in Toronto, ON, recently joined TL Network Canada because she recognized the need to align themselves with a large agency organization.

“From the moment we met with Christine James, her professionalism and attention to detail made us feel like we made a great decision to join the network. Melissa Wheaton and Oksana Scott are also in constant contact with our team and are incredible to work with. Also, TL Network’s value-added benefits are very user-friendly, and the multiple marketing programs allow our agents to access booking tools, programs and supplier information, which has led to higher profitability for our agency,” Tereshyn said in a statement. 

“Additionally, our online presence has increased the number of referrals for future business,” continued Tereshyn, “and we love the weekly communication received including Roger Block’s updates. We highly recommend being a part of this organization and look forward to a mutually beneficial affiliation with TL Network in Canada.”

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