Destinations
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...
St. Kitts Talks Lift At Routes America
The St. Kitts Tourism Authority was on hand for the 12th annual Routes Americas held at the Quebec City Convention Center in Quebec City last week. The three-day event included a full program of conference sessions discussing the latest issues and challenges facing aviation in the Americas region and provided a platform for St. Kitts to meet with key airline decision makers. Hon. Lindsay F.P. Grant, Minister of Tourism, International Trade, Industry and Commerce for St. Kitts & Nevis, commented: “Our participation in Routes Americas each year is a key component of the...
Israel Where Else
The Israel Ministry of Tourism welcomed 80 of the top wholesalers and agents from around the world to the 8th annual Israel Where Else conference, the official annual tourism conference for the world travel industry. During mid-February, conference attendees had a chance to experience Israels diverse offerings and tourist hot spots including Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, the Dead Sea, The Negev Desert, Sea of Galilee, Caesarea and more. Tourism Ministry Director-General Amir Halevi said that: “The Israel conference is taking place against the backdrop of the ongoing high-level...
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...