Destinations
Goway Recommends UNESCO Sites Within Euro Tours
Europe has an endless array of things to do and see any time of the year, so Goway has eased the selection process a bit with a list of 10 recommended UNESCO World Heritage sites to visit on the continent. Each can be seen as part of a Goway tour program. “We are seeing travellers becoming more conscious of their global footprint and looking for deeper, more educational experiences,” Craig Canvin, VP Product Europe for Goway. One way that travellers can do this is by incorporating UNESCO World Heritage sites into their itineraries, he says. UNESCO designates...
JNTO Launches New Website, Video Series
The Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) has launched a new website and video series dedicated to the Tohoku region, the “hidden gem” of northern Japan. JNTO worked with Nathan Thornburgh and Matt Goulding, founders of travelogue and publishing house, Roads & Kingdoms, to produce a series of captivating videos which showcase the breadth and depth of the region. Episode 1 of Treasures of Tohoku: “Nathan Thornburgh and Matt Goulding's style of journalism is extremely unique, as are the wonders of Japan's Tohoku region,” says Keita Kadowaki, executive director of the...
Hilton, Atlantica Sign Brazil Agreement
Hilton and Atlantica Hotels have signed a management license agreement in which Atlantica plans to develop and manage DoubleTree by Hilton hotels in Brazil. As part of the agreement, the companies also announced the first planned DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in Porto Alegre, Brazil. This agreement will introduce DoubleTree by Hilton in Brazil, underscoring Hilton’s continued commitment in the Caribbean and Latin America to introduce the company’s industry-leading brands across the region. “Through our partnership with Atlantica Hotels, we successfully launched the Hilton Garden...
SAA Offering Special Industry Fares
South African Airways (SAA) is offering special travel trade fares in both Premium Business and Economy Class to travel partners and industry colleagues planning to attend the International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM) April 7-9, the World Travel Market Africa (WTM) April 10-12, We Are Africa May 13-16, all being held in Cape Town (pictured), and Africa’s premier travel show, Indaba, hosted by South African Tourism, May 7-9 in Durban. Special fares start from $520 (restrictions apply) for Economy Class and $4,620 (restrictions apply) for Business Class travel round-trip from New...
Take A Journey With Turkish Airlines
Acclaimed filmmaker Sir Ridley Scott has teamed up with Turkish Airlines to direct a cinematic short film set in Istanbul, where East meets West. “THE JOURNEY,” a story of a chase across the city’s iconic landmarks, pays homage to the ancient city of Istanbul, the airline’s hub for 85 years, spanning the continents of Europe and Asia. A 30-second commercial was shown during Super Bowl LIII, one of the most watched sporting events on the global calendar, while the six-minute cinematic short film version was launched simultaneously via Turkish Airlines’ YouTube...
ACV Unveils Online ‘Get To Know Europe’ Game
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) has launched a new “Get to Know Europe” game for agents. The online game is housed on the agent portal, ACV & ME, and runs through the month of February, concluding with a prize draw for a $3,000 future travel voucher for Europe. Utilizing a digital learning format, the interactive experience allows agents to learn about the benefits of booking Europe packages with Air Canada Vacations. “Interactive learning through games is a trend that is gaining a lot of momentum,” said Dana Gain, senior director of sales, Groups & Partnerships at Air...
Australis Savings
Australis Cruise Lines is offering 25% off on bookings on its cruises that navigate the Beagle Channel, Cape Horn and the remote islands of Tierra del Fuego. Savings on a four-night, one-way cruise are US$739 per person, on the all-included expedition cruise experience. This offer is good on bookings made on the new Ventus Australis and the Stella Australis when a deposit is received before Feb. 17 for the March 1 and 5 departures from Punta Arenas, Chile and the March 13 departure from Ushuaia, Argentina. Australis ships are the only ones permitted to sail in the narrow fjords...
Corendon To Place Boeing 747 In Its Hotel Garden
Travel agency, airline company and hotelier Corendon is having a complete Boeing 747-400 transported from Schiphol airport to the Corendon Village Hotel in Amsterdam next month, where the plane will be placed in the hotel garden. The Boeing 747 is the former KLM aircraft “City of Bangkok” that will be given a new final destination after 30 years of reliable service. In recent weeks it has been painted in the colours of Corendon in Rome. Also it is has been stripped of all serviceable parts, such as the engines. After the transport, the plane will be placed in the garden of the...