ACV raises $86,752 for Jamaica hurricane relief

Air Canada Vacations donated $86,752 to the Sandals Foundation Hurricane Relief Mission following its Giving Tuesday initiative, which pledged $10 per paying passenger for every new package booking to any destination made on December 2 and 3, 2025, in support of communities in Jamaica affected by Hurricane Melissa.

"We are deeply grateful to our customers, travel advisors and partners who responded to our call for action," said Nino Montagnese, vice president at Air Canada Vacations. 

"Thanks to their support, we are able to provide essential aid to families and communities working to recover and rebuild in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa."

The donation will help the Sandals Foundation deliver urgent relief and support the restoration of lives and livelihoods of those affected by the storm. 

With over 400 schools severely damaged, "Air Canada Vacations' generosity will also enable our long-term recovery efforts to rebuild educational spaces for our young ones – a goal we are committed to working alongside Canadian charitable partners to make a reality," said Heidi Clarke, executive director of the Sandals Foundation.

Air Canada Vacations has resumed leisure travel to Jamaica with flights from Montreal and Toronto to Montego Bay. 

The tour operator is offering a $100 discount per person on select vacation packages to Jamaica when booking from December 15, 2025 to January 4, 2026.

"Supporting Jamaica's recovery is not just about providing immediate relief—it's about helping communities rebuild and thrive," said Montagnese. 

"Tourism is vital to the island's economy, and together we can help Jamaica get back on its feet and ensure a brighter future."

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