Nicole Bursey has been named President of Flair Vacations. The announcement of Bursey’s appointment marks a significant step in the airline’s expansion of its vacation business and its long-term vision for growth in the leisure travel space.
Len Corrado, CEO of Flair Airlines said of Bursey’s appointment that: “Nicole brings exceptional depth of experience and credibility across the travel industry. She understands this business deeply, from commercial strategy to the relationships and experiences that build trust with travellers. Bringing someone of Nicole’s calibre into the organization reflects both the momentum behind Flair Vacations and the future we’re building.”
Bursey brings more than 30 years of experience across vacation retail, distribution, commercial strategy, sales leadership, and partner development. She joins Flair following recent senior leadership roles with Project Expedition and Transat Tours Canada, where she led high-performing teams and drove customer-focused growth rooted in market insight and collaboration.
Commenting on her appointment, Bursey said: “I’m incredibly excited to join Flair at this stage in its evolution. Travel is about experiences that stay with people for years to come, and there’s a tremendous opportunity to build vacation experiences that are connected to what travellers value most today. Flair has built strong momentum, and I’m looking forward to helping shape the next chapter of Flair Vacations alongside a passionate team and valued industry partners who will play an important role in our development.”
As President of Flair Vacations, she will lead the next phase of growth for the business as Flair continues expanding its vacation offerings, strengthening industry partnerships, and creating more seamless travel experiences for Canadians.
Said Corrado: “Travel is personal, and the best vacation experiences are built around what matters the most to people. Nicole brings a strong understanding of both the commercial side of the business and the traveller experience itself.”
In addition to her leadership roles, Bursey has dedicated time to industry advocacy and governance through service with the Canadian Association of Tour Operators (CATO) and as a Board Director for the Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO).
