Destinations
AC to Launch Ottawa-London Dreamliner Service
Air Canada is getting set to upgrade its daily non-stop flights from Ottawa to London-Heathrow with its state-of-the-art Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. Beginning next spring, customers travelling between Ottawa and London-Heathrow will have the option to fly in Air Canada's Signature cabin, featuring fully lie-flat suites, as well as the added choice of a Premium Economy cabin. “Air Canada is pleased to offer customers travelling between Ottawa and London-Heathrow the added comfort of service aboard our flagship Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Customers love this aircraft whose...
Still Time to Win Los Cabos Trip
We love Los Cabos. Rodrigo Esponda, managing director of the Los Cabos Tourism Board, reports Canadian visitations during the January-July period rose 17%, with Calgary, Edmonton and Toronto among cities sending sharp increases in the number of visitors to Los Cabos. “We're very thankful for the growth,” Esponda says. One reason for Los Cabos' popularity is that it offers what Esponda calls a “different experience,” thanks to its being a desert setting with mountains and the Sea of Cortes as a backdrop. Esponda also praises the service levels tourists will encounter,...
Spotlight on Switzerland
Switzerland Tourism is inviting those who enjoy true winter vacations to experience one in the country where winter tourism began. Pascal Prinz, who oversees Switzerland Tourism's Canadian office, told a Tuesday Toronto gathering that the concept of winter wonderland holidays began in the 19th century when British tourists began vacationing in a snow-clad St. Moritz. “We are the original [winter vacation destination],” Prinz said. Swiss ski resorts tend to be higher than those elsewhere in Europe, so tourists can expect plenty of snow, he continued. Hotel ski passes in St....
Carnival Resumes Regular Calls To The Bahamas
As Carnival Cruise Line continues to work closely with its partners to deliver relief to the people of Grand Bahama and Abaco islands recovering from Hurricane Dorian, it also plans 41 calls to Nassau, Half Moon Cay and Princess Cays for the remainder of September as those destinations eagerly await cruise guests. Bahamian officials have expressed great appreciation for the support Carnival and its employees and guests have provided but also stressed that the other parts of The Bahamas are open for business and stand ready to welcome guests. “Thank you to all who have joined us to...
Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights Now Open
The 2019 version of Halloween Horror Nights is now open at Universal Orlando Resort – unleashing some of the most terrifying names in horror. Guests are invited to brave 10 disturbingly real haunted houses, five blood-curling scare zones filled with “scareactors” stalking their every move, live entertainment – including a new, twisted nighttime lagoon show, “Halloween Marathon of Mayhem.” Throughout the event, guests will: Encounter the terrifying Upside Down where they will walk through iconic scenes like the Starcourt Mall and Hopper’s cabin and face ferocious...
Nassau Paradise Island Encourages Relief Support
While spared the impact of Hurricane Dorian, Nassau Paradise Island’s resort and tourism partners are working together to support their island neighbours to the north. “Our hearts go out to Abacos and Grand Bahama and our tourism community has rallied together to try to make a difference,” said Fred Lounsberry, chief executive officer of the Nassau Paradise Island Promotion Board. “While we’re so grateful the storm passed us without impact and we continue to welcome guests, we are equally grateful for the efforts of our partners to support our neighbours and for everyone who...
Curio Collection Debuts in South East Asia
Hilton is celebrating the opening of SAii Lagoon Maldives, Curio Collection by Hilton, described as “a free-spirited tropical escape that offers sun, sea, style and sustainability, creating a playful getaway for groups of fun-seeking friends, couples and families.” Nestled within the idyllic Emboodhoo Lagoon, SAii Lagoon Maldives forms part of CROSSROADS Maldives, the country’s first and only integrated resort and retreat. The opening of SAii Lagoon Maldives also marks the debut of Curio Collection by Hilton in South East Asia, and the fifth Curio Collection by Hilton property...
#CoolisClean in Antigua, Barbuda
The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority have unveiled a fresh, new marketing campaign designed for local audiences called #CoolisClean. The campaign, which coincides with the Tourism Authority’s global summer marketing campaign #WhatCoolLooksLike, is geared towards ensuring that Antigua and Barbuda remains one of the Caribbean’s most attractive destinations. Inspired by the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority’s wellness focus and recent environmental policy changes by the Government of Antigua and Barbuda, the campaign comes at the right time, and re-enforces the “Keep...