Destinations
Palladium Takes Centre Court In Mexico
Agents with clients looking for a new luxurious Mexican getaway now have a significant new option, thanks to the Palladium Hotel Group, writes assistant editor, Greg Coates in this week's digital edition of Travel Courier. The Spanish hotel chain recently celebrated the official opening of its two newest resorts – TRS Coral Hotel and Grand Palladium Costa Mujeres Resort & Spa – and the Rafa Nadal Tennis Centre in Costa Mujeres, north of Cancun. Palladium Hotel Group CEO Abel Matutes and tennis superstar Rafa Nadal served as honourary hosts of a February grand opening event,...
Sales Open on Silversea World Cruise 2021
General sales are now open for Silversea’s World Cruise 2021 – being referred to as the “Finest World Tour.” One of two Silversea World Cruises to set sail in 2021, the 150-day Finest World Tour will unlock rare and immersive experiences for the cruise line’s guests in 34 countries across six continents. Silver Whisper will depart Fort Lauderdale on Jan. 7, 2021, and will arrive in New York on June 6, 2021, having circumnavigated the Earth. The World Cruise 2021’s 54-port itinerary has been designed for connoisseurs of travel who wish to get closer to the authentic...
Strengthening The Brand
This week Meliá Hotels International, the Spanish company with over 380 hotels in 40 countries, inaugurated its newest property in the Dominican Republic, The Grand Reserve at Paradisus by Meliá. The event was a big affair, gathering the president of the Dominican Republic Danilo Medina, Minister of Tourism, Francisco Javier Garcia and Alvaro Tejeda Schroeder, Regional Vice President for the Americas of Melia Hotels International. Designed in the shape of a circle, a symbol of wholeness and perfection, The Grand Reserve features 288 rooms ranging in size from 800 to over 3,000 square feet...
Spotlight on Switzerland
The CEO of Switzerland Tourism says a Switzerland vacation doesn't have to leave a large dent in a tourist's back account. Martin Nydegger said during a Friday Toronto visit that there's a perception among some that Switzerland is expensive for visitors, but added that his “high-quality” destination has plenty of food options and a “whole range of hotels” that can translate into a non-expensive stay. Tourism authorities also cite the likes of the Swiss Travel Pass, which offers transportation on such travel modes as trains, boats and buses and provides entrance into some 500...
Carnival Legend to Sail Extensive European Schedule
Carnival Legend will operate Carnival Cruise Line’s most diverse European season to date with nine- to 16-day voyages visiting 34 ports in 14 countries in 2020, including destinations in Norway, Scotland, Ireland, Croatia, Portugal, Greece, Greenland and Iceland. Available through the Carnival Adventures program, hundreds of shore excursions will be offered where guests can explore centuries-old historic sites and landmarks, savour delicious local cuisine and view spectacular scenery, including the majestic Norwegian fjords. “We’ve put together an unmatched program of European...
Lufthansa’s Flagship A350-900 Coming To Toronto
When Lufthansa’s Flight LH494 touches down at Toronto’s Pearson Airport on Sunday (March 31), it will mark the first time an Airbus A350-900, which Lufthansa bills as the “world’s most state-of-the-art, long-haul aircraft,” arrives in the city from Europe. Toronto will join a roster of North American cities Lufthansa connects to Munich with its new flagship long-haul aircraft that includes Boston, Denver, Chicago O’Hare, Newark and Vancouver. Flight LH494 will depart Munich at 3:40 p.m. and is scheduled to arrive in Toronto on March 31 at 6:35 p.m. local time. The return...
Iberostar Celebrates In Havana With Free Nights
Iberostar Hotels & Resorts will mark the 500th anniversary of the founding of Havana by offering up to 500 free nights’ accommodation at its centrally located hotels in the Cuban capital – the Iberostar Grand Packard, Iberostar Parque Central (pictured) and Iberostar Habana Riviera. The Spanish hotel chain, which has been operating in Cuba for more than 25 years, is promoting this initiative to encourage visitors to Havana. Until Nov. 16, guests booking four or more nights will have the chance to enjoy an additional night at no extra cost. Agents are advised to use...
Crystal Unveils New 2019-20 ‘Crystal Getaways’
Crystal Cruises has unveiled a collection of 16 new “Crystal Getaways” for 2019 and 2020. Sailing aboard Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity and spanning Central America, North America’s Pacific and Gulf coasts, Southeast Asia, China & Japan, the Mediterranean and Caribbean, the five- to eight-night voyages pack tremendous global exploration and all-inclusive luxury into abbreviated versions of longer itineraries. The newly announced Crystal Getaways include: 2019: Crystal Symphony, Sept. 28, five nights in Los Angeles and Mexico; Crystal Symphony, Oct. 3, eight...