Destinations
ACV Offers 15% On Hawaii Bookings
For a limited time, Air Canada Vacations is offering agents 15% commission when they book their clients on any Hawaii package. Bookings are valid between April 23 and May 6, 2019 for travel between April 23, 2019 and Dec. 31, 2020. Clients can take advantage of up to 25% off until May 19, 2019 for travel from April 19 and Dec. 31, 2019. From tons of outdoor activities in Kauai, busy Waikiki Beach Honolulu, foodies' experiences in Maui or discovering Kona, dubbed as 'coffee country,' Air Canada vacations offers tailored Hawaii vacation packages to agents' clients, no matter their...
Canadians Can Save In The Cayman Islands
After a record-breaking year for Canadian visitation, the Cayman Islands is offering savings of up to 40% through its Summer Only In Cayman campaign. Clearly Canadians have found lots of reasons to visit with 4,567 travelling to the Cayman Islands in February 2019 – making it the best month on record. Whether that's because of the Cayman Islands' reputation as the Culinary Capital of the Caribbean or the fact that it's just a flight away, it's clear that Canadian travellers have found something to like about the destination. Now the Cayman Islands is wooing summer visitors with...
Say I Do Abroad
Looking at Taiya Colonello’s picture-perfect destination wedding photos on an idyllic beach in Costa Rica, it’s hard to imagine that a mere month before the big day her best-laid plans were in jeopardy. “Exactly one month prior to the group’s departure for Costa Rica, I received a message from my contact at the tour company, a message no travel agent ever wants to receive: The flights were cancelled and there were no alternate flights offered or available for their travel dates,” travel agent Pamela Walker of Weddings by Escapes, tells Travel Courier. “I sat there, stunned,...
Get Ready To Perform In OZ
Agents with clients who are interested in making a debut performance at the Sydney Opera House, might want to read on. Cultural Attractions of Australia is inviting travellers to step behind-the-scenes and dive deep into Australia's cultural icons, including an exclusive opportunity to perform with Opera Australia at the famous Sydney Opera House. And while friends look on from the audience, the guest will make their show debut in full costume and make-up, complete with a wig. Prior rehearsals with the show's director and choreographer will ensure a flawless performance. That's...
Decision on Closure of Komodo Island Pending
A famous island in Indonesia is facing closure due to “over-tourism,” echoing the plight of other islands in Asia, including Boracay in the Philippines and Maya Bay on Ko Phi Phi in Thailand. Komodo Island (pictured) is the subject of an impending decision by Indonesia’s Ministry of Environment and Forestry on whether it should be closed to protect its ecosystem. But unlike those islands in Thailand and the Philippines, the environmental qualities of Komodo have nothing to do with pristine sand beaches. They are instead defined by the giant Komodo dragon lizards that roam the...
Brand USA Picks Skerritt For Canada
Brand USA has named Colin Skerritt as its regional director in Canada. In this new Toronto-based position, Skerritt will be focused on promoting the United States as a premier travel destination to Canadian travellers. As well, Skerritt will be responsible for bringing the full force of all of Brand USA's resources to develop and implement Brand USA's ongoing strategies in the Canadian market related to travel trade outreach, consumer marketing, consumer public relations, and partner marketing. With over 15 years of experience in the travel and tourism industry in Canada,...
Riley Retires as CTO Secretary General
Hugh Riley, who was appointed to the top post at the Barbados-headquartered Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) in August 2009, has gone on pre-retirement leave ahead of his departure at the end of June. The organization’s director of finance, Neil Walters, will act in the position until a successor is appointed. A search is underway to replace Riley. The secretary general is the public face and chief spokesperson of the CTO, and provides the organization with visionary leadership, strong direction and clarity to its policy development. The holder of the post is responsible for...
Kids Stay Free With Wedding Groups and Karisma
With wedding season upon us, Karisma Hotels & Resorts’ Generations Riviera Maya and Azul Beach Resort Riviera Cancun are inviting kids to stay for free with wedding groups of 10 rooms or more. Wedding couples can enjoy the company of even the smallest of guests as children ages 3-12 are free, up to 25 kids in total. The offer is available through May 31, for travel beginning May 1 and ending Dec. 20, for a maximum of two children per room. And, at both luxurious, Gourmet Inclusive resorts, wedding couples can breathe easily knowing there will be no detail left unturned. Every...