Destinations
Destination by Hyatt brand arrives in Peru with coastal resort
Hyatt Hotels Corporation and El Pardo Hospitality have announced the debut of The Legend Paracas Resort, joining the Destination by Hyatt brand. The 124-suite resort invites guests and World of Hyatt members to discover the natural wonders and historical legacy of Paracas, located on the coast of Peru, about three hours south of Lima. The resort is nestled between the Paracas Nature Reserve and the Pacific Ocean, offering panoramic views of the Paracas Bay and desert hills, designed to be a place of immersive discovery, authentic design and warm, welcoming service. The opening...
KTO, Air Canada & Aéroports de Montréal welcome Incheon service
On June 18, 2024, KTO, Air Canada and ADM Aéroports de Montréal officially celebrated the inaugural flight and new service from Montreal to Incheon with a launch event and ribbon cutting ceremony at Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport. Air Canada will operate the Montreal-Incheon flight service four times a week on the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft. The new service is set to run until Oct. 24, 2024. This marks Air Canada’s third direct route to Seoul, alongside their service from Toronto and Vancouver. Connecting Quebec to Korea Korea Tourism Organization...
Dominican Republic makes changes to its entry requirements
The Dominican Republic recently announced new entry requirements, effective June 14. Citizens of European Union countries, including England, Canada, United States of America, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Colombia and Ecuador, who enter the Dominican Republic, exclusively for tourist purposes, are authorized to do so with a valid passport during their stay and departure from the country. This exceptional measure was implemented by the Dominican authorities as of June 1, 2024 and remains in force until Nov.30, 2024. Other travellers who visit from other countries and are entering the...
Air Canada & Goway bring Brisbane sun to YVR
All eighty-eight travel advisors who attended the recent “Show & Go To Brisbane” event last week in Vancouver got the benefit of travel product presentations by Goway Travel, Air Canada and Visit Brisbane – not to mention a great selection of food and drink. But only one agent in attendance could win the grand prize of two Economy class return tickets on Air Canada to Brisbane from Vancouver, plus a four-night stay in Brisbane – including hotel accommodations, airport transfers and curated day tours by Goway. That advisor was Gayleen Millard of Travel Best Bets in...
Scotland sees record-breaking number of international tourists
New figures show that Scotland experienced a record-breaking influx of international visitors in 2023, welcoming 3.9 million tourists, marking a 15 per cent increase from 2019. The 2023 International Passenger Survey by the Office of National Statistics showed a significant 23 per cent increase from 2022, which saw 3.2 million visitors, and the previous record was set in 2018 with 3.7 million visitors. Notably, Scotland was the only UK nation to surpass its 2019 international tourism levels. North American visits rise North American and European visits rose by 16 per cent and 19 per...
Canada issues terror warnings for 9 European countries
As the summer travel season in Europe heats up, the Government of Canada has issued a series of travel advisories for select countries in Europe, due to potential acts of terrorism. The threat of terrorism in Europe remains ongoing, and attacks can happen anywhere at any time, though government buildings, including schools, places of worship, airports, and other major tourist attractions like shopping malls, restaurants or public squares can be more likely targets. Canadian travellers to Europe this summer are urged to exercise a high degree of caution in the following...
AmaWaterways’ new Nile ship has just 41 luxurious rooms
As North American travellers continue looking to Egypt as a bucket-list destination, AmaWaterways has launched its latest addition to the fleet, AmaLilia, on the enchanting waters of the Nile River. Specially curated with upscale regionally inspired décor and 41 staterooms, including 13 suites, the luxurious new ship embarked on its inaugural journey in April 2024. The 11-night Secrets of Egypt & the Nile cruise and land experience includes a seven-night round trip river cruise from Luxor and is paired with three nights pre- and one-night post-cruise stays in historic Cairo at...
Playa celebrates top agents at Hyatt Ziva Cancun
Playa Hotels & Resorts recently hosted the 2024 Spotlight Awards at the luxurious beachfront Hyatt Ziva Cancun. The four-day, three-night celebration honoured the outstanding achievements of their most successful travel agent partners with more than 100 attendees treated to culinary adventures, unique entertainment, and whimsical surprises inspired by the magical world of Willy Wonka. “We’re incredibly proud to bring back our annual Spotlight Awards and honour the remarkable commitment and partnership of our travel agents,” said Dean Sullivan, senior vice-president of sales and...