Monthly Archives: July 2015

Pedestrian Tunnel Opens at Billy Bishop Airport

New Tunnel to Complement Existing Ferry Service

Pedestrian Tunnel Opens at Billy Bishop Airport Passengers travelling via Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport no longer have to take the 90-second ferry across Lake Ontario to get to and from the city. A pedestrian tunnel connecting the airport to mainland Toronto opened yesterday (July 30) with a ribbon cutting ceremony featuring mayor John... more ›
Posted in Airlines, News

Celestyal Cruises Goes All-Inclusive in Cuba

Beverages, Shore Excursions, Taxes and Gratuities Included

Celestyal Cruises Goes All-Inclusive in Cuba Cuba Cruise by Celestyal Cruises has launched a new all-inclusive cruise program featuring an unlimited bar and beverage package and a variety of shore excursions designed to showcase the real Cuba. Travelling aboard the 1,200-passenger Celestyal Crystal, the seven-day itinerary features an... more ›
Posted in Cruise, Destinations, News

‘One Billion Tourists, One Billion Opportunities’

‘One Billion Tourists, One Billion Opportunities’ UNWTO is set to launch this year’s World Tourism Day (WTD) campaign, highlighting the transformative potential of one billion tourists. Ahead of Sept. 27, the organization is inviting travel industry personnel to speak with a common voice on what matters most – “tourism’s ability to... more ›
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ACV Introduces New India Packages

ACV Introduces New India Packages Air Canada Vacations (ACV) is offering four vacation packages to India to complement Air Canada’s new route from Toronto to Delhi beginning Nov. 1. The featured packages are: Delhi Stop Over - City Stay (four days/three nights): This package includes a sightseeing tour of New and Old... more ›
Posted in Destinations, Tour Operators

Queen Mary 2 to Undergo Major Refurbishment

Queen Mary 2 to Undergo Major Refurbishment Cunard's flagship, Queen Mary 2, will undergo an extensive 25-day dry dock refurbishment at the Blohm+Voss Shipyard in Hamburg, Germany next summer, May 27 to June 21. The refurbishment is designed to further refine and refresh guest interior spaces and launch several new... more ›
Posted in Cruise

Jet Airways Honoured

Jet Airways Honoured India's Jet Airways has been presented with the Henry Spira Humane Corporate Progress Award by the Humane Society International in recognition of the airline's policy to enforce a ban on shipments of shark fins as cargo to curb the illegal trade. “As responsible corporate citizens, we... more ›
Posted in Airlines

Grand Velas Spoils Young Guests

Grand Velas Spoils Young Guests This summer, guests ages four to 12 can dive into a marine experience offered by the spa at Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit. The 25-minute fun and relaxing Marine Adventure Massage includes a stuffed octopus with soft tentacles to caress and sooth the body, an octopus scalp massage, sea-brush to... more ›
Posted in Resorts

Hawaii Tourism Conference Set for Aug. 27-28

Hawaii Tourism Conference Set for Aug. 27-28 The Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) will hold its annual Hawaii Tourism Conference on Aug. 27-28 at the Hawaii Convention Center. The two-day conference is Hawaii's premier tourism stakeholder event featuring local, national and international experts on tourism issues and trends in Hawaii's... more ›
Posted in Hawaii

Canada Number One

Named Top Country to Visit, Live, Study and Work

Canada Number One Canada has been named as having the world’s best reputation, ahead of Norway in second place and Sweden in third spot, according to the Reputation Institute’s 2015 Country RepTrak report. Canada came out as the number one country to visit, live, study and work, as well as placing second... more ›
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Princess Teams Up With Celebrity Chef Curtis Stone

Princess Teams Up With Celebrity Chef Curtis Stone Princess Cruises has launched an exclusive partnership with esteemed restaurateur, New York Times bestselling author and television personality Chef Curtis Stone. The collaboration will serve up new culinary offerings designed by Chef Stone, dedicated to fresh flavourful cuisine, ultimately... more ›
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