Destinations
Come What May, Ireland Is Ready For 2019
There's no doubt that 2018 was a spectacular year for Irish tourism, the question is – with the March 29 deadline for a Brexit deal looming large – whether the destination can expect the same kind of head-turning results in 2019, writes executive editor, Bob Mowat in this week's issue of Canadian Travel Press. “Brexit is a concern, there’s no question about that. It’s probably the biggest concern facing the Irish tourism industry,” Niall Gibbons, CEO of Tourism Ireland, said during a recent visit to Toronto. But he was quick to add: “I’m always optimistic. I have to...
What A Surprise!
Swoop released its family focused #OnlyOnSwoop video and kicked off its associated campaign this week. The two-minute video features the 21-member Kryk family enjoying a surprise reunion vacation arranged by Swoop, in partnership with the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA). The action follows the Kryk family, who have not all been together since 2010, to many of the top attractions in Las Vegas, while capturing the heart-warming reunion of Hamilton parents, Patricia and Lewis with their extended family. The campaign demonstrates Swoops values of connecting Canadian...
ETC Reports Tourism Resilient In 2018
In its latest report, “European Tourism – Trends & Prospects 2018,” the European Travel Commission (ETC) found that Europe remains the most visited region in the world, with a 6% upswing in international tourist arrivals in 2018 compared to the previous year. This growth continues despite ongoing trade tensions, uncertainty surrounding Brexit and the economic slowdown in the Eurozone and China. The ETC said that all reporting destinations – 32 out of 33 – registered some form of expansion, with travel to Turkey (up 22%) continuing its strong recovery, driven by a wide...
Contiki Kicks Off ‘Contiki SEVEN’ Campaign
Contiki has launched its largest campaign of the year with the introduction of the “Contiki SEVEN,” a set of must-do epic, worldwide experiences handpicked by the youth adventure travel brand that will be promoted for the next eight weeks. The campaign encourages young Canadians to experience their own version of the “7 Wonders of the World” with Contiki. Contiki SEVEN comes off the back of a recent survey conducted by the brand which found that nearly 75% of millennial respondents from across Canada stated they are planning to try new experiences in 2019, with over half who...
Croatia’s Katarina Line to Host June Fam
Croatia’s Katarina Line is now accepting applications from qualified agents wishing to participate in a four-night educational cruise around the Dalmatian islands and coastline, June 25-29. Eligible agents will stay free, with a companion in the same cabin staying for $317. Agents are encouraged to bring a companion due to the limited number of single cabins. The round-trip cruise will originate out of Split on the 38-passenger Deluxe Superior vessel Maritimo, one of the newest in the fleet, introduced in 2017. The invitation is valid for agencies and agents that have not...
New Four Seasons Montreal Accepting Reservations
Heralding the city’s world renowned festival season and the biggest sporting event in Canada, the all-new Four Seasons Hotel Montreal is now confirming reservations for arrivals beginning June 1 – just in time for the annual Montreal Grand Prix. “We are so excited to join with our community in welcoming Formula One fans from around the world for the 2019 Montreal Grand Prix taking place June 7-9. The event virtually takes over the city, and we’ll be right there in the middle of it,” says Four Seasons general manager Gonçalo Monteiro. “And that’s just the beginning of...
Kensington Adds Bolivia
Kensington Tours has added Bolivia to its portfolio of destinations. The tour operator has created two new itineraries delving into the natural beauty of the landlocked region -- Bolivia Explorer and Peru and Bolivia Highlights. Curated by Kensington Tours’ destination experts, both itineraries include experiences through famed attractions such as the salt flats; the administrative capital of La Paz; a visit to the Witches’ Market; a hike through the Valley of the Moon -- an eroded mountain range; and a walk through the ruins of ancient Tiwanaku. Complementing this, Kensington...
Discover OZ With Cunard In 2020-2021
Cunard has announced that Queen Elizabeth will return to Australia for an unparalleled 118 days over the 2020-21 summer, headlining Cunard’s biggest ever Australian season. The season will also feature visits from Cunard flagship Queen Mary 2 and sister ship Queen Victoria during their world voyages, with the royal trio spending a record 49 days in Australian ports between them. Queen Elizabeth’s four-month season will begin in November 2020 and will include more than 60 itinerary options sailing from its homeports of Melbourne and Sydney. Voyages range from two-night cruises...