The company is spreading holiday cheer as far west as Victoria and as far east as Montreal

TORONTO — Direct Travel is celebrating the festive season with travel agents across the country.

As part of a 16-city festive tour, the company is spreading holiday cheer as far west as Victoria and as far east as Montreal. 

From Direct Travel’s Toronto office (l-r): Adie Schlossberg, Rajiv Calpakam, Lucy Catalanotto, grand prize winner Tina Ngotzamanis, Isobel Mickiewicz, Lisa Booth and Nadian Powell

Most recently, on Dec. 9, over 150 Direct Travel agents, I/Cs, head office staff and preferred suppliers took part in the company’s annual gala dinner at Toronto’s Fairmont Royal York Hotel, held in its legendary ballroom. Brian Robertson, President Canada of Direct Travel, served as emcee, announcing door prizes and handing out the grand prize of the night: a system-wide pass for two on Air Canada, won by Tina Ngotzamanis of Toronto.

Also present at the Toronto event were senior executives from Direct Travel’s U.S. headquarters, including Gerard Bellino, President of Leisure Travel, and John Coffman, CFO.

“This is an annual event for us,” said Stephen Smith, Direct Travel’s Senior Vice President, Leisure Strategy & Marketing. “It’s such a great opportunity to see friends and colleagues, and welcome new members of the team.” 

Main photo:
Gerard Bellino, Direct Travel’s President of Leisure Travel; Brian Robertson, President Canada; Robert Filkin, Vice-President & General Counsel and Stephen Smith, Senior Vice-President, Leisure Strategy & Marketing