Destinations
Jamaica Takes Canada By Storm
Jamaica's Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett, accompanied by the organization's director of tourism, Donovan White and the Jamaica Tourist Board's (JTB) regional manager Canada, Angella Bennett were making the rounds in Toronto yesterday, talking to key suppliers to get a feel for where things are headed as the 2020 winter season fast approaches. The island's director of tourism, Donovan White told PressToday that the high powered tourism trio were talking with their partners here in Canada to make sure that everything was running smoothly and let them know how much they appreciated...
New Wonders From Collette
Collette has launched its Machu Picchu & Galapagos Wonders featuring a 4-Night Cruise tour. Guests will delve deep into the ancient cultures at Machu Picchu- the fabled lost city. Explore UNESCO-designated Spanish Colonial cities and stand between two hemispheres at the Equatorial Line. Experience the Galapagos archipelago, encounter hidden wonders in Peru, and see ethereal wildlife on a cruise along Eden-like islands. Diana Ditto, director of product design, said of the tour: “The 4-night cruise of the Galapagos Island with a naturalist guide is truly an unbelievable...
It’s All Gold At The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver has completed the final phase of a five-year $75 million renovation project with the unveiling of its newly redesigned Fairmont Gold, the brand’s exclusive ‘hotel within a hotel’ experience. Located on the ninth and fourteenth floors of the heritage building with a private lounge that features dedicated concierge service, Fairmont Gold is designed to fulfil the needs of discerning travellers, ensuring their stay is nothing short of unforgettable. Adam Laker, general manager, Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, said, “There is much to celebrate in 2019 at...
WestJet Opening Flagship Lounge in Calgary
WestJet reports that work has begun on its first proprietary flagship lounge at the Calgary International Airport. Construction of the lounge underscores WestJet's ongoing commitment to growing its premium presence and guest experience in Calgary. “As WestJet continues its accelerated journey to becoming a global network carrier our new flagship lounge in Calgary will give top-tier WestJet Rewards members, Business cabin guests and select partner travellers a home within our home in Calgary,” said d'Arcy Monaghan, WestJet's vice-president, Loyalty. “This lounge will showcase...
Swoop Adds London-Las Vegas Route
Swoop, a low-fare subsidiary carrier of WestJet Airlines Inc., celebrates its inaugural flight from London International Airport (YXU) to McCarran International Airport (LAS). Flights to Las Vegas will operate twice weekly on Thursday and Sundays. “The addition of the London-Las Vegas route provides the opportunity for more Canadians to travel throughout North America at a price that works for them,” said Steven Greenway, president, Swoop. “We are excited to continue to expand our network as Canada's preferred ultra-low fare airline. Our unbundled model helps keep fares low...
Explore From The Cape To Cairo With Goway
Goway will be celebrating its 50th Anniversary in style with the creation of a Journey of a Lifetime from the Cape to Cairo. The exclusive, luxury vacation will take a maximum of 14 travellers on a 30-day journey across the whole of Africa, providing the perfect option for luxury clients who want to see the wonders of this glorious continent in one convenient itinerary. The Cape to Cairo takes travellers to nine countries and features many of the world’s greatest natural wonders. It also features the best luxury accommodations such as the Silo Hotel in Cape Town, Cottar’s 1920...
Transat To Offer Direct Montreal-Copenhagen Service
Air Transat will offer direct flights between Montreal and Copenhagen, Denmark, next summer. The new service will operate twice a week from June 16 to Sept. 20. Passengers will fly on the Airbus A321neoLR, a next-generation aircraft recently added to the Air Transat fleet that delivers an improved inflight experience. “Air Transat is proud to be the only air carrier to offer non-stop service to Copenhagen out of Montreal,” says Annick Guérard, chief operating officer, Transat. “This brings the number of European destinations we will be offering next summer to 27. The...
A FAM-tastic Experience in The Palm Beaches
Described by virtually everyone the FAM group encountered as a safe and crime-free destination, The Palm Beaches isn’t without the occasional hazard. “Watch out for falling coconuts!” Eva Damato, senior account executive, Leisure Sales at Discover The Palm Beaches, exclaimed laughing after a coconut dropped from a nearby palm tree. On location in The Palm Beaches, Florida, the adventure continued this week as a group of Ontario-based travel agents explored a range of accommodations on site inspections filled with unique perks like enjoying Moët & Chandon champagne from a...