Destinations
Canadian advisors explore London with VisitBritain and Air Canada
The views were spectacular for a small group of Canadian travel advisors who recently encountered two towering observation rides as part of a fam trip sponsored by VisitBritain and Air Canada. First, they ascended the Brighton i360 Tower on the waterfront of Brighton, facing a winter storm that blew in from the English Channel. The spacious circular passenger capsule was evidently unaffected by the gale, as it rose slowly without any apparent wind blown motions. The capsule, which can hold 200 passengers, docks at 138 metres above the beach, where it sits for about 20 minutes before...
Korea extends K-ETA exemption until Dec 31, 2025
The Korean government will extend the K-ETA exemption period from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2025 (KST). The K-ETA temporary exemption is extended to the countries that are currently exempt, including Canada. Nationals from these applicable countries can check their exemption status by selecting their nationality during the K-ETA application process and a popup will appear to confirm whether they are eligible for exemption. For more information, click...
Double daily Korean Air flights celebrated at YVR party
The recent introduction of a second daily flight to the Vancouver-Seoul route by Korean Air provided the opportunity to look back on the long history of the airline’s presence in YVR – and to have a big, pre-Christmas party. About 100 invited guests came to the Fairmont Pacific Rim on Vancouver’s Burrard Inlet to take in both modern and traditional dance performances, enjoy gourmet meals and reflect on the fact that Korean Air had been operating flights to/from YVR since 1988. Helping lead the celebrations was Jin Ho Lee, the senior VP at the Korean Air regional headquarters...
WestJet launches new flights from Toronto to Grenada
WestJet is celebrating the inauguration of service between Toronto and Grenada with the departure of WS2522 at 7:30 a.m. ET. on Dec. 15. To commemorate the milestone, WestJet and the Grenada Tourism Authority celebrated with live entertainment, giveaways and formal remarks gate side at Toronto Pearson International Airport. "Launching service between Grenada and Toronto reinforces the WestJet Group's title as Canada's leading leisure airline. This connection expands access to one of the most sought-after Caribbean destinations, offering guests a seamless gateway to Grenada's...
Why St. Kitts and Nevis should be your next Caribbean vacation
Kelly Fontenelle, who was appointed CEO for St. Kitts Tourism Authority in July 2024, is eager to show off the destination to curious travellers who are looking for the ultimate Caribbean vacation. “St. Kitts is one of those destinations that is very much understated; it’s not very well-known; a little bit more on the quiet side, however it’s a very vibrant destination,” said Fontenelle. There are a suite of unique properties to discover on the island that meet the needs of various markets, including the five-star luxury hotel Belle Mont Farm, the 11-room Sunset Reef, the...
Royal Air Maroc launches Toronto-Casablanca route
Royal Air Maroc recently launched the new scheduled international direct air route linking Toronto to Casablanca, Morocco. The first flight took off from Toronto Pearson International Airport on Dec. 8 and carried more than 280 passengers. The first flight departing from Mohammed V International Airport recorded an occupancy rate of 204 passengers, thus contributing to a total of more than 480 passengers on the first two inaugural flights. The flight schedule to Toronto includes flights every Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday operated by Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircrafts. The Casablanca...
Half Moon Cay to undergo name change; major upgrades
Half Moon Cay in The Bahamas is being renamed RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay in support of its enhancements and the experience guests can expect as they are immersed in this tropical paradise. The announcement was recently made jointly by Holland America Line and Carnival Cruise Line. The two cruise lines are partnering on the enhancements, which will include an expanded beachfront experience, lunch venues, a variety of bars, and other features that will reinforce the destination’s natural beauty and tropical appeal. A newly-constructed pier on the north side will allow ships to dock,...
Antigua and Barbuda celebrate top-selling travel advisors with the inaugural Black Pineapple Awards
The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority (ABTA) hosted its first ever Black Pineapple Awards from December 4-9, recognizing the achievements of 100 top-selling travel advisors from four source markets, including 25 from Canada. “This year will be a record year for tourism in Antigua and Barbuda. Since we are having such a remarkable year, we thought what better way to end the year than to recognize and celebrate the people who got us so far? We wanted to really let them feel special because they’re special to us,” Colin James, CEO of the ABTA, told Travel Press Today...