Destinations
Discover America Tracks The Trends
Canadian visitations to the United States have dipped this year, but the president of an American marketing firm that monitors cross-border travel predicts the drop will soon be reversed. Scott Johnson of Travel Market Insights told Friday's (Oct 4) Discover America Canada's annual media day that the number of Canadians entering the U.S. is “down slightly this year but I think this is going to be short-lived.” Johnson – whose company has worked with Statistics Canada – told his Toronto audience that 2013 was the “high-water mark” for Canadian visits to his homeland,...
Trafalgar Unveils Europe, Britain 2020 Trips
Trafalgar has released its 2020 Europe & Britain itineraries featuring 118 trips across 49 countries, including eight new trips and six new destinations. The brand has also announced a 10% Early Payment Discount for travellers who haven’t yet locked in their 2020 Europe and Britain travels. In addition to longtime favourites like Italy, France and the United Kingdom, Trafalgar is introducing trips to some of the hottest emerging destinations in Eastern Europe, such as Macedonia, Georgia, Armenia, Serbia and Albania and Montenegro. As with all of Trafalgar’s itineraries,...
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...