Destinations
New Play Pavilion Coming to Epcot
Disney has unveiled plans for several new enhancements for Walt Disney World Resort's Epcot, including a new play pavilion, a re-imagined main entrance and an Experience Center showcasing the park’s future. These are the latest additions to a robust lineup of new projects already announced for the park. “Epcot has always been, and always will be, an optimistic celebration of the real world that is brought to life through the magic of Disney,” said George A. Kalogridis, president, Walt Disney World Resort. “The exciting plans we have on the horizon will honour Epcot’s rich...
Making Connections in California
Connections, the global networking event organizer for senior luxury travel decision makers, has announced its first Connections event in California. The show is being presented in partnership with Visit California, and is set to take place March 10-13 in Santa Monica. Connections California will showcase the state’s finest destinations to luxury travel companies from around the globe. Elite buyers will meet experience providers, destination management companies and operators of exceptional hotels and boutique properties from California. Host properties will include Loews Santa...
Los Cabos Remains Popular With Canadians
The Los Cabos Tourism Board reports that Los Cabos welcomed more than 100,000 Canadian visitors in 2018, a 12% year-over-year increase from 2017. According to officials, some of the travel trends driving this growth are an increasing interest in ecotourism, adults seeking more temperate winter vacations, wellness and singles, particularly women, seeking safe and secure sun destination travel. With its outstanding natural landscapes and environmentally responsible hospitality offerings, Los Cabos is a haven for those who want a laid-back travel experience at one with the natural...
Embrace Winter in Elora With Ice Climbing
Known for the scenic beauty of its spectacular gorge, Elora offers visitors a unique way to embrace the deep freeze of Ontario’s winter. Adventurous types looking to get outdoors and make the most of the season can scale a wall of sheer ice on the face of the famous Elora gorge. The 20-metre-high, man-made ice wall is open to experienced climbers and beginners, who can learn the ropes of ice climbing from experts with tour operator One Axe Pursuits. One Axe, which operates rock climbing, caving and zipline programs for recreation, corporate team building and for the film industry,...
Goway Releases 2019/20 Asia Brochure
Goway has announced the arrival of its new 2019/20 Asia brochure, highlighted by more than 230 independent and escorted touring ideas all across Asia. The new brochure offers a variety of travel options including private fully guided trips, “go as you please” independent city breaks, relaxing beach getaways, or unique stays for the Globetrotter at heart. Goway notes that many of its expert staff have lived in destination countries such as China, Thailand, Japan, and India, in addition to having travelled extensively in the region. Two new additions to the team grew up in the...
Air Canada to Launch Calgary-London, Ont. Service
Air Canada will launch new daily, seasonal flights between Calgary and London, Ont. beginning June 24 until mid-October. Flights will be operated onboard Air Canada Rouge Airbus A319 aircraft with a choice of two cabins, WiFi options and in-flight entertainment streamed to personal devices. “We are pleased to expand Air Canada's domestic network linking London, Ontario to our Calgary hub with daily seasonal flights this summer. We have strategically added these non-stop services between the considerable southern Ontario market and Alberta to offer both convenient point-to-point...
Rafa Nadal Tennis Centre Opens in Costa Mujeres
Palladium Hotel Group marked a milestone Monday (Feb. 18) with the official opening of the Rafa Nadal Tennis Centre in Costa Mujeres, Mexico, and PressToday's Greg Coates was on hand. Nadal, ranked number two in the world by ATP, was also on hand for the opening. The sports facility is part of the newly opened Palladium complex which includes the adults-only TRS Coral Hotel and Grand Palladium Costa Mujeres Resort & Spa. Facilities at the tennis centre include eight illuminated clay tennis courts (three of which are covered), a soccer field, a paddle tennis court,...
US Virgin Islands Upbeat About Lift
The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism reports that airlines serving the Territory are satisfied with their route performance and some are looking forward to increasing capacity to the islands in the months ahead. Speaking following the 12th Routes Americas conference in Québec last week, Commissioner Designee Joseph Boschulte said the conference presented the destination with an opportunity to update airline partners on the progress the islands have made since the hurricanes of 2017. Airline executives were particularly interested in learning of the reopening of several hotels...