Destinations
Agent to Win Globus Trip to Newfoundland
Globus’ escorted tours to Newfoundland and Labrador are a huge hit with Canadian travellers every year and this year one lucky travel agent and his or her guest will be among the travellers. The tours – both the seven-day “Colorful Newfoundland” and the 12-day “Newfoundland & Labrador” – have proven so popular that this year there are a total of 27 departures offered between June and September. The trip will be awarded to the agent who books the most passengers in total on the two itineraries by April 30. All they have to do is ensure they exceed their sales from...
WestJet Adds Halifax-Manchester Service
WestJet is adding a new another connection across the Atlantic into the United Kingdom with new non-stop service between Halifax and Manchester beginning June 5. This summer, WestJet will operate more than 300 seasonal departures from Halifax to London (Gatwick) and Glasgow, Scotland. “WestJet is continuing to invest in our Atlantic gateway, connecting Nova Scotia to the world and the world to Nova Scotia in new ways,” said Charles Duncan, WestJet chief strategy officer. “The UK is Nova Scotia's largest in-bound tourism market and our newest investment connects the province to...
In Tune With Saint Lucia
Saint Lucian tourism authorities are touting beaches and upcoming hotel rooms and all that jazz. The Saint Lucia Tourism Authority hosted a Toronto event last night (Jan. 16) promoting the island's May 7-9 Saint Lucia Jazz Festival, which is being produced in collaboration with New York's weighty Jazz at Lincoln Center. “Jazz has a unique power to bring people together,” Jazz at Lincoln Center's Cat Henry told the crowd while noting the Saint Lucia event – first staged in 1992 – will feature such household jazz names as Chick Corea. Henry said the festival can be enjoyed by...
Last Chance to Win Thailand Trip
This is the last chance for travel agents to enter a Tourism Authority of Thailand/Qatar Airways contest that will send a winner to Thailand with Qatar Airways for a vacation and the tourism authority says the winner is certain to find the country fascinating. “Thailand offers a plethora of experiences for every type of traveller with its world-class cuisine, bustling and vibrant cities, and diverse landscapes with scenic views. One distinctive feature that sets Thailand apart is its diversity of destinations, activities and experiences. Although many destinations are already...
Agents’ Choice Readership Survey Is Now Open
This week marks the launch of Baxter Media's 21st annual Agents' Choice Readership Survey. Like we always say, no one knows travel better than travel agents. The survey asks Canadian agents to vote for their favourite suppliers, destinations, brands, and services in more than 40 categories. All agents who vote, will be entered in a random draw to win one of five fantastic prizes, including: A delightful discovery tour through the sights, sounds, and tastes of 'The Big Easy' on Collette's six-day Spotlight to New Orleans tour for two. A $250 Visa gift card from Manulife. ...
Disneyland’s Star Wars Expansion Debuts Today
The groundbreaking new Disney attraction, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, debuts today (Jan. 17) at Disneyland Park in California. The highly anticipated experience adds to the immersive adventures available to guests inside Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, the 14-acre land that opened last May. As the largest single-themed land expansion in Disney history, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is already proving wildly popular by inviting guests to live their own Star Wars adventures in a galaxy far, far away. They join a climactic battle between the Resistance and the First Order in Star Wars:...
Viking Announces Launch of New Expedition Voyages
Viking has announced the expansion of its destination-focused travel experiences with the launch of new expedition voyages. Viking Expeditions will begin sailing in January 2022 with its first vessel, Viking Octantis, embarking on voyages to Antarctica and North America’s Great Lakes. A second expedition vessel, Viking Polaris, will debut in August 2022, sailing to Antarctica and the Arctic. Viking’s arrival to the Great Lakes will bring the newest and most modern vessels ever to explore this region of North America and will mark a major commitment to local tourism and economic...
Discover Myrtle Beach This Spring With Porter
Just in time for spring break, Porter Airlines is resuming seasonal service to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, from Toronto beginning March 4. Flights, which only take 2.5 hours, operate twice weekly until May 17 on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Myrtle Beach is known for its miles of beautiful coastline and beaches, an abundance of attractions and as an elite golf destination. Porter Escapes offers inclusive packages for flights, accommodations and...