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History of the Canadian Travel Industry

A century of innovation and resilience

Travel Professionals:
Nearly 175 Years of Success!

Travel professionals:
nearly 175 years of success!

Introduction

1841: The First Tour Operator?

1920: Rise of the Travel Advisor

1924 : Tourist Agent

1931: Commission and Travel Agents Arrive

1950: Travel Agent Hobbyist

1960-1970: Reservationist

1980-1990: Corporate Travel Agent

1992-2007: Leisure Travel Agent

2017: Travel Consultant

2019-2022: The COVID-19 Pandemic – An Unprecedented Challenge

Present Time: Back in Business