Destinations
Amazing Israel
As Gal Hana sees it, opportunity is knocking for Israel's tourism industry in the Canadian market. And as the new director for Canada for the Israel Government Tourist Office, Hana plans to “make some noise” about it during his time here. Off the top, it's certainly “noise worthy,” so to speak, that it has been four years since IGTO has had a director in Canada and Hana is clearly aware of that fact, telling Canadian Travel Press that: “Everyone told me the potential in Canada is huge and in the last four years, we haven't had a director here in Canada. Jerry [Adler] and...
Contiki Unveils New Africa Adventures
Contiki has introduced three new trips in two new destinations – Namibia and Botswana – in its 2020-21 Africa program. The two new itineraries feature unique Treehouse and private Safari Camp accommodation, additional departure dates and new local and authentic community experiences. Travellers looking to experience adventure unfiltered in Africa Contiki-style can save 10% on select small group itineraries when they book by Sept. 16. “Our Africa product has been in incredibly high demand since it launched, and we’re excited to be able to offer more of Africa to clients...
Britain Calls On Canada
Although Shakespeare's England Ltd. takes its name from the literary great, chief executive Helen Peters says there’s plenty more for visitors to do than discover the birthplace of the poet and playwright. “We used the branding Shakespeare's England because that's our hero brand. Most people have heard of Shakespeare and that's their reason to come to the area but as a region, there's a lot more than just Shakespeare,” she told PressToday. In Toronto yesterday (Sept. 3) as part of a Canada sales mission, Peters says the destination management organization for Stratford-on-Avon,...
Spotlight on South Africa
Justin Barnette is inviting people to get up close and personal with what's arguably the most feared ocean predator. Barnette, with South African Tourism, told a Tuesday Toronto event labelled Africa Showcase, that among experiences available along parts of South Africa's coast is viewing great white sharks from the water. Participants can view “our friends the sharks... that you can [safely] see from the comfort of a [submerged] cage,” he said. And Barnette continued, shark dives are only one of many experiences available in a country that has numerous national parks, and...
AC To Launch Toronto-Brussels Service
Air Canada will launch year-round services between Toronto and Brussels starting May 1, 2020. Up to five weekly non-stop flights will be operated with Air Canada's Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, featuring Signature Class, Premium Economy and Economy services. “We are pleased to launch new non-stop, year-round flights from Toronto to Brussels, complementing our successful Montreal-Brussels service now celebrating its tenth anniversary. This is a further expansion of Air Canada's reach to Europe and beyond. This new service will conveniently connect our extensive North American network...
Industry Ready To Help The Bahamas
It is hard to watch the videos of the devastation caused by Hurricane Dorian in The Bahamas. Joy Jibrilu, director general of the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation, said of the destruction caused by Hurricane Dorian on Grand Bahama Island and on The Abacos, that: “Our thoughts and prayers are with our fellow Bahamians and residents in these two northern islands, especially those who have lost loved ones.” And Jibrilu added: “We are overwhelmed by the amount of inquiries about relief efforts, and encourage everyone to go to www.bahamas.com/relief for verified ways to...
Travel: A Catalyst For Good
The Duke of Sussex has announced a major new global partnership aimed at improving conservation, environmental protection and expanding local community economic development by encouraging sustainable tourism practices across the travel industry. Called Travalyst, the partnership has been created to mobilize the travel industry as a catalyst for good, aiming to transform the future of travel for everyone. In announcing the initiative, His Royal Highness, The Duke of Sussex said: “Travel has the unparalleled power to open people’s minds to different cultures, new experiences and...
Riviera Expands Christmas Markets Sailings
Riviera River Cruises has expanded the availability of its popular Christmas markets cruises for December, with 25 departures planned on Europe’s Rhine and Danube rivers. “Our Yuletide Markets cruises on the Rhine and Danube were so well received last year – the first year we offered them – that we’ve increased the number of departures available this year,” said Marilyn Conroy, Riviera River Cruises’ vice-president of sales and marketing for North America. “There’s no better way to visit Europe’s multitude of Christmas markets than on a river cruise, and at Riviera...