Destinations
Vancouver Reports Another Record Year
Tourism Vancouver reports that 2018 was another banner year, with the city welcoming 10.7 million overnight visitors to Metro Vancouver. That represents a new best for Metro Vancouver's tourism industry and the sixth consecutive record-breaking year. The collective efforts of tourism operators and industry partners including Destination Canada, Destination British Columbia, the Vancouver Hotel Destination Association, Vancouver Airport Authority and the Vancouver Convention Centre, were instrumental in making 2018 another outstanding year for the Vancouver tourism sector. The city...
Follow Your Sunshine
There's no doubt that Canadians know Florida well, observed VISIT FLORIDA's Sam May during a stop at Press Today's offices in Toronto yesterday, but he's quick to add that there's more to the state that they may not know about. In fact, May explained to PT that VISIT FLORIDA has done a bit of a re-branding and is focusing on the diversity of the state's tourism offerings, as well as the many off-the-beaten path options available to Canadian visitors who may be looking for something a little different. VISIT FLORIDA's Meagan Dougherty agreed with May, telling PT that the message to...
Britain Brings The Love To Toronto Pride
New research figures by Visit Britain give Great Britain the number one ranking amongst seven other European countries for popularity amongst Canadian LGBTQ holiday-makers – just in time for the Pride Parade in Toronto last weekend. Britain came out ahead of Spain and the Netherlands tied in second place, then Ireland, France, Germany and Italy. The survey also indicated that Britain was one of the most welcoming countries for Canadian LGBTQ travellers, with 95% agreeing that Britain is an “LGBTQ-welcoming place to travel.” The LGBTQ Leisure Travel to Britain study revealed...
La Paz: A Hidden Jewel
The sunny charms of La Paz, Mexico came to Vancouver recently, on a sales and media mission guided by Fever Pitch Marketing Communications. They hosted hotel and tourism executives who also travelled to Calgary to spread the word. Their principal message was that La Paz is “a hidden jewel in the Baja peninsula” that offers a compelling alternative to other better known beach destinations in Mexico. It’s also one that has a particular appeal to special interest groups, including naturalists, sports fishermen and athletes. As such, travel sellers and buyers with specific product...
Barbados Ready For Summer
Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI) has launched its summer campaign for 2019: Brilliant Barbados Fly into Savings. The promotion, which will run in both the U.S. and Canada between now and October, offers travellers the opportunity to experience Barbados for less, yet do more. CEO of the BTMI, William 'Billy' Griffith, said the promotion was strategically developed with the current business environment in mind. “We know that potential holidaymakers are spoilt for choice and the market is becoming increasingly more competitive each year, so it's crucial for us to create...
Discovering The Solares De Portugal
It's not often that a Count comes to invite you to stay at his home … or for that matter, the home of many of his friends, but that's essentially what Count Francisco de Calheiros e Menezes, president of Solares de Portugal did last night (June 25) at an intimate gathering of top agents and operators at the Consul General of Portugal's offices in Toronto. Admitting to his audience that while this time around he was only making a short visit, his first visit to Canada was more than enough to convince to return and explore all of this country's wonders. And Count de Calheiros also...
Swoop Ready For Winter, Adds Los Cabos
Swoop has released its 2019 winter schedule with non-stop flights available for booking from June 25, 2019 through April 25, 2020. The schedule boasts 28 winter getaway routes, including the enticing new destination of Los Cabos, Mexico. As part of the winter schedule, Swoop announced three-times weekly service between Edmonton International Airport (YEG) and twice-weekly service between Winnipeg Richardson International Airport (YWG) and Los Cabos International Airport (SJD). The Los Cabos routes start November 2, 2019 and November 17, 2019, respectively. Steven Greenway, president...
Club Med Picks Lacoste For Charlevoix
Following the official laying of the first stone of Club Med`s first four-season resort in Canada last week, it has announced the appointment of General Manager (presented as Chief of Village): Francis Lacoste. Lacoste will manage the new resort in the Charlevoix region, which will open its doors on Dec. 5, 2020. He has been a member of the Club Med family for over 10 years and quickly became one of the company's most-valued Chiefs of Village. With the desire to gain international experience, this ski buff started his Club Med journey as a Gracious Organiser (G.O.) at Club Med...