Destinations
Let Yourself In
Tourism Toronto has launched a brand new destination marketing campaign, Let Yourself In. The launch comes on the heels of the Toronto Raptors capturing the NBA title and the city's sense of welcome and diversity that's attracting world attention. As well, the campaign also arrives as Toronto celebrates another record year in visitation having welcomed 44 million travellers into the city in 2018. Jon Mamela, executive vice-president and chief marketing officer at Tourism Toronto, observed that: “Right now, Toronto's having a real moment -- you can feel the incredible sense of...
San Francisco Is Making It New
Representatives from San Francisco Travel welcomed a high profile group of travel agents, tour operators, airline executives and meeting planners at Toronto's trendy Don Alfonso 1890 last night (June 19), updating them on a host of happenings taking place in the City by the Bay. New hotel openings, the opening of the Chase Center (the new home of the NBA's Golden State Warriors), the opening of the Moscone Center after a $500 million upgrade, new subway service and lots, lots more will welcome visitors to the city in 2019. Canada has always been a strong market for San Francisco and...
Trafalgar Unveils Enhanced 2020 US, Canada Program
Trafalgar has released its 2020 USA & Canada program, highlighted by a number of new trips and experiences. To celebrate the launch, travellers can save 10% on select 2020 trips when paid in full by Dec. 18. 2020 sees the brand introduce “Active” itineraries, ideal for lovers of the great outdoors, featuring a walk or a hike most days, with guests having the freedom to take on different trails best suited to fitness levels. “State Explorer” trips will like the name suggests, give clients an even deeper look at particular states and what makes them so unique, featuring...
NYC Campaign Showcases ‘Spidey-Approved’ Activities
Families heading to New York can now get their Spider-Man on by taking part in kid-friendly activities inspired by the upcoming release of Spider-Man: Far From Home. NYC & Company, New York City’s official destination marketing organization, has launched a promotional partnership with Sony Pictures Entertainment on the highly anticipated release of the latest Spider-Man movie. “We’re excited to partner with Spider-Man: Far From Home – starring a hometown hero and Queens native – to highlight all there is to do for families when visiting NYC,” said Fred Dixon,...
Spectrum of the Seas to Overnight in Tokyo in 2020
Royal Caribbean's Spectrum of the Seas will raise the bar in the Asian cruise market as it new overnight stays in Tokyo, Japan in summer 2020. In summer 2020, Spectrum of the Seas and Voyager of the Seas will each sail two special cruises into Tokyo’s new cruise terminal, Shinkyaku Pier, offering guests a once-in-a-lifetime experience to take in the city’s vibrant energy as it comes alive during this exciting time. Spectrum will depart on July 25 and Aug. 2 from Shanghai, China to Tokyo, and Voyager will offer itineraries beginning July 26 out of Hong Kong and Aug. 2 from Tokyo,...
Finding Paradise
“In the cottages, there’s no WiFi, there’s no TV. There’s minimal technology – only a Bose sound dock for music and a Nespresso coffee machine. That’s it,” General Manager Matthew Semark explains upon arrival at Petit St. Vincent Private Island, a 115-acre tropical oasis in the southern tip of The Grenadines. Free of telephones and room keys, each of the 22 one-bedroom cottages and two-bedroom beach villas rely instead on a flag pole system to communicate with staff, writes assistant editor, Ann Ruppenstein in this week's Travel Courier cover story. “When guests are...
Halifax Welcomes Back American Airlines
American Airlines has re-introduced service from Halifax to Philadelphia. The non-stop service allows American travellers to easily visit the Maritimes, while offering Maritimers an opportunity to access all that Philadelphia and its connecting cities have to offer. “We’re happy to have American Airlines back in Halifax, serving our region once again,” said Joyce Carter, president and CEO, Halifax International Airport Authority (HIAA). “Having destinations like Philadelphia and New York LaGuardia... provides more options for travellers, with the added benefit of boosting...
Club Med Celebrates in Canada
On June 14, dignitaries, partners and industry professionals gathered to lay the official first stone for Canada’s inaugural Club Med resort, Club Med Québec Charlevoix. Notable attendees included the Minister of Tourism of Quebec, Caroline Proulx; President of Club Med, Henri Giscard d’Estaing; and chairman of the board of directors of Groupe Le Massif, Daniel Gauthier, to help mark this momentous development in Canadian travel and tourism. Club Med has announced Dec. 5, 2020 as the official opening date for the sole waterfront mountain resort of the pioneering brand. It will...