Destinations
Kissimmee: Your Home Away From Home
Experience Kissimmee and partners held a “home-away-from-home” trade event last night in Toronto showcasing all the Florida “Vacation Home Capital of the World” has to offer. Kissimmee is home to more than 22,000 rentals, ranging from two-bedroom condos to 15-bedroom mansions, offering visitors all of the area’s attractions and the comforts of home. Home rentals are ideal for multi-generational family or friends and family travel. Juliana Leveroni of Experience Kissimmee spoke with PressToday and said visitor numbers are up and that Canada remains the destination’s top...
Journey Through Jordan Seminars
Jordan has been getting its well-deserved moment in the spotlight and this fascinating country is attracting a wide and diverse number of travellers. It's well known to adventure seekers, history buffs, cultural explorers and luxury seekers - a travellers dream destination. There are many reasons to visit the Middle East's most peaceful destination and we are excited to share them with you. Enjoy a detailed presentation about the destination, taste delicious Middle Eastern food and participate in an intimate trade show, where you will meet the team from Jordan Tourism, GAdventures,...
Israel: Are You Ready For A New Adventure
Top travel agents and tour operators gathered at the Holiday Inn Yorkdale on a sunny, warm first day of fall to meet Gal Hana, the new director Canada for the Israel Government Tourist Office (IGTO). Liked the day, Hana was warmly received by the crowd of about 75 or so travel trade types, not to mention being welcomed by Israel's Consul General, Galit Baram, who urged the gathering to work with Hana and his team of Jerry Adler, deputy director & director of PR & Communications and Ellen Melman, director operations & marketing, travel industry, clergy & community...
Fly Free in New Zealand With Goway
Goway Travel is inviting globetrotters to explore New Zealand with three new air-inclusive vacation packages, each one including free domestic flights in New Zealand. According to officials, travellers with a taste for the great outdoors will want to Discover Auckland and Queenstown. This streamlined 10-day package features volcanic islands, Waiheke Island and Queenstown. The package also includes a food and beverage credit, hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour in Auckland and a buffet lunch. Priced from $1,899 (save $520 per person). The New Zealand North Island Highlights is a 10-day...
Korea On Display
The Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) is hailing a large new mural touting attractions that await those vacationing in Korea. The exterior wall mural has just been unveiled on a busy street in Toronto's Koreatown district. “With a vision to increase exposure of Korea to Canadians and to further support the development of Koreatown, the KTO is excited to revitalize Korea's traditions and culture to where it all began, Toronto's Koreatown,” the KTO said in a statement. Mural images show traditional temples, scenic landscapes and other attractions. Those in the Toronto area...
Riu Emerald Bay Adds New Waterpark
Sunwing is advising agents that Riu Emerald Bay in Mazatlán, Mexico has added a new section and a “Splash Water World” water park together with a host of additional enhancements. The new section features an additional 312 guestrooms. With flights to Mazatlán from 11 gateways across Canada, including new flights from Quebec City, Ottawa and Victoria, it’s easier than ever for travellers to vacation at Riu Emerald Bay. Guests can now choose from five different on-site dining options with the addition of new restaurant, El Malecón, a buffet serving international favourites...
Contiki Enhances 2020 Europe Program
Contiki Holidays has launched six new Europe trips including three new train trips, new boutique accommodation and new conscious, wellness and active experiences. In its biggest product release of the year for Europe 2020, the new trips hit up some of the major trends in Gen-Z and Millennial travel. Travellers looking forward to their epic summer 2020 adventures can save up to 25% off Europe Summer 2020 Discoverer, In-Depth Explorer and Iconic Essentials itineraries when booking by Oct. 31, as well as 15% off Sailing, Ski and Snowboard, Short Trips and Festivals and select Winter...
ACV Brings On The Sun!
Here comes the sun! Air Canada Vacations (ACV) held its latest Sun product launch in Vaughan, Ont. last night (Sept. 19) that saw a large number of travel agents gather to meet with tour operator employees and representatives of tourist boards and other facets of the travel industry. The party atmosphere included a number of entertainers. The Toronto-area event followed similar ones in Calgary, the Vancouver area, Halifax and Montreal. Air Canada Vacations used the launches to distribute its new Sun brochure, which is over 300 pages and features a more-than-30-page section...