Destinations
Fall For Switzerland
Looking at the demand for what travellers want from a Swiss vacation, Martin Nydegger, the CEO of Switzerland Tourism, believes visitors are seeking the road less travelled, reports assistant editor, Ann Ruppenstein in this week's digital edition of Canadian Travel Press. “It's a new mind shift in the travel industry, which we can sense here that previously people had that sense of FOMO – fear of missing out – how can you go to Switzerland and not see the Matterhorn? But this is kind of fading out into a discover something new mentality,” Nydegger told Canadian Travel Press on...
UK Sees Strong Growth From Canada
Canadians love the UK as shown by new figures released by VisitBritain, which show strong growth in visitor arrivals from Canada to the UK during the first six months of 2019. There were 406,000 visits from Canada to the UK between January and June, up 11% over the same period in 2018. Canadians spent £380 million from January to June across the UK. There was particularly strong growth in visits from Canada to the UK from April to June this year with 277,000 visits, up 17% on the same period in 2018 and setting a new record for quarter two. VisitBritain executive vice-president,...
Swoop Adds Edmonton-Los Cabos Flights
Low-fare carrier Swoop has launched new service between Edmonton and Los Cabos, Mexico. Cabos is Swoop's fourth service from Edmonton to Mexico and its first to the Baja Peninsula. “Cancún, Mazatlán and Los Cabos are some of the most popular vacation destinations for Edmonton region travellers,” said Tom Ruth, Edmonton International Airport president and CEO. “Swoop is offering a range of flights to the most popular holiday options for our sun seeking vacation travellers.” Flights to Los Cabos are now available for booking through to April 25,...
Playa Readies For The New Hyatt Ziva and Zilara Cap Cana
Pedro Tomás is taking on the role of general manager for the highly anticipated, all-inclusive Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana and Hyatt Zilara Cap Cana by Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V., set to open today. The Dominican Republic native has spent his entire career in hospitality and brings first-hand knowledge to his new role at the flagship resorts for the Hyatt All-Inclusive brands. Pedro will oversee the operation of the two resorts which include 750 oceanfront suites on a 40-acre beachfront property. The all-ages Hyatt Ziva will feature a full-scale water park, extensively themed a la...
Culinary Explorations With Luxury Gold
As the popularity of food tourism continues to grow, Luxury Gold is further meeting client demand with the launch of new and exclusive 2020 Culinary & Cultural Discoveries Themed Journeys. According to officials, today’s traveller focuses on the “how to eat” aspect of their culinary travels and seeks “immersive experiences, full of learning in unique settings.” Luxury Gold’s new experiences take guests on a journey beyond the ordinary to explore distinct destinations that are rich in cultural and culinary delights. “With our ability to connect to the culturally...
Cuba Celebrates Havana’s 500th Anniversary
Despite being buffeted by the Trump administration – the most recent action being the US's suspension of flights to nine Cuban airports beginning in December -- Cuba is ready for the 2019/2020 tourism season with a number of exciting new luxury resorts now open. Havana has kicked off the winter season celebrating its 500th Anniversary with music, live performances and revelry. The vibrant, historic city is alive with music, a happening food scene and three new five star urban resorts including Iberostar Grand Hotel Packard, Gran Hotel Manzana Kempinski La Habana and the new 250 room...
G Adventures Takes A Look At The Top Destinations for 2020
Where to go in 2020? From fascinating emerging destinations and countries on the rebound, through to places where global events are making it more exciting to visit, the experts at G Adventures analyzed their data and coupled it with travel trends to forecast the 12 hottest spots to visit in 2020. Bruce Poon Tip, founder, G Adventures, says that as well as highlighting some lesser known gems, this year's list spotlights a number of destinations where tourism can truly be a force for good for local people in the communities travellers visit. “In a world that's becoming increasingly...
Kauai Tour Good to the Last Drop
Kaua‘i Coffee Company’s new farm tour escorts guests, via open-air truck, down the red-dirt roads of its plantation, home to more than four million coffee trees. During the two-hour tour, guests learn about the production of coffee from seed to cup, including how trees are planted and how coffee is grown and manufactured. Guests on the tour are also offered an inside look at plantation operations and a chance to plant a coffee tree. The farm tour ends with a cup of coffee grown, harvested and roasted on the...