Destinations
MSC Meraviglia Makes Its Canadian Debut
MSC Cruises’ first Meraviglia Class smart ship made its North American debut last week and its inaugural visit to Quebec City on Oct. 14, as part of its first ever cruise from North America. MSC Meraviglia is MSC Cruises’ largest ship sailing from the U.S and sets the record for the largest ship to ever port in Quebec City as well as in other Canadian ports: Corner Brook (Newfoundland and Labrador) on Oct. 11, Charlottetown (Prince Edward Island) on Oct. 12, Saint John (New Brunswick) on Oct. 21, Halifax (Nova Scotia) on Oct. 22 and Sydney (Nova Scotia) on Oct. 23. Ian...
Albufeira Creates Some Buzz In Toronto
A hundred travel agents, tour operators, and other industry professionals gathered in downtown Toronto last night to explore the Albufeira region of Portugal. Visit Portugal was joined by 17 suppliers from APAR, the agency for the promotion of the Albufeira region. Attendees were invited to meet individually with suppliers to understand products like luxury hotels, self-catering apartments, golf courses, tour companies, and DMCs better. “We wanted to create some buzz about Albufeira with Canadians as the weather starts to turn,” explained William Delgado, Country Manager,...
Israel Names Carlin To North America Post
The Israel Ministry of Tourism has named Eyal Carlin as the new Tourism Commissioner for North America. Carlin will oversee all business partnerships and developments, marketing strategy and public relations efforts across the United States and Canada in efforts to continue promoting Israel as a top destination for business, leisure, faith-based and M.I.C.E. travellers. “Eyal has been an incredible asset to our team for almost a decade,” said Amir Halevi, Director General for the Israel Ministry of Tourism. “He is very familiar with the Israel brand and what we’re trying to...
CTO Making Big Changes
The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) Chair -- and Saint Lucia’s Tourism Minister -- Dominic Fedee issued a statement yesterday on the restructuring of the organization, stating: “Over the past two decades, there has been much discussion surrounding the promotion and development of tourism in the Caribbean, the world's most tourism dependent region. While there have been many visions, plans, papers written and philosophies espoused, there has been widespread acceptance that much improvement is needed to elevate tourism development in the region.” “Some of the most...
G Reveals Locations For Next Change Makers Summit
G Adventures has announced the return of its agent incentive program, Change Makers, and for 2020 selected travel agents will get the chance to experience two destinations: India and Nepal. The Change Makers challenge incentivizes agents to focus on changing people's lives through travel, and gives them the opportunity to showcase how they give back to their own community via a social good submission category. Agents who successfully earn a place at the Change Makers Summit will see firsthand how their work directly impacts local communities in the destinations G Adventures...
Exploring Fall Colours The Niagara Way
Niagara offers some truly unique ways to enjoy fall colours, in addition to traditional scenic drives and hikes in the woods. Jet boats, gondolas and even a historic monument that towers above the Niagara Gorge are among the extraordinary vantage points to be found in Niagara, offering fall colour lovers unparalleled views. The following are a few of the most interesting places in Niagara to check out the changing of this seasons: Brock’s Monument: Brock's Monument National Historic Site towers over picturesque and historic Queenston Heights Park, offering great views of the...
Aerotel Hotel Opens at Heathrow’s Terminal 3
Aerotel London Heathrow has opened as the only in-terminal hotel at Heathrow's Terminal 3. Located at the Arrivals level of Terminal 3, the hotel has two floors offering 82 guest rooms. Amenities include all-day dining and Library Lounge. The hotel is a five-minute walk to the nearest central bus station, a six-minute walk to Heathrow Express and has access to Terminals 2, 4 and 5 within 10 minutes. “Our award-winning Plaza Premium Lounge at Terminal 2, 3, 4 and 5 have been well received for the variety of services. Our international guests are now asking for a comfortable...
Cunard Adds More Alaska Out Of Victoria
Cunard has announced three additional opportunities for guests to sail roundtrip from Victoria on some of the line's 2020 Alaska itineraries. New roundtrip 2020 voyages out of Victoria on Queen Elizabeth include (fares are per person, based on double occupancy): A 12-night Alaska voyage July 8-20 calling at Vancouver, Sitka, Glacier Bay National Park, Anchorage, Kodiak, Seward and College Fjord. Fares start at $1,599. A 10-night Alaska voyage July 20-30 calling at Vancouver, Juneau, Skagway, Hubbard Glacier, Sitka and Ketchikan. Fares start at $1,449. A three-night getaway...