Destinations
Good Deals From Goway, Virgin Australia
Goway Travel has partnered with Virgin Australia to offer a selection of great value getaways to Sydney, Melbourne and the Great Barrier Reef, starting from CA $2,199 per person. Combining competitive airfares from Vancouver with hotel deals in Sydney, Melbourne and Cairns, including up to 3 free nights and a “2 for the price of 1” Great Barrier Reef Low Isles cruise, these Australia vacations are currently available for sale until Dec 22, 2018. They include: the 10 Day Aussie City Explorer with Virgin Australia from CA $2,199; the 11-Day Sydney & Great Barrier Reef with...
A First For TDC
Transat Distribution Canada (TDC) recently held its ground-breaking LGBTQ Destination Wedding fam in Puerto Vallarta with 35 TDC agents from across Canada attending. The fam was an industry first -- and exclusively offered by Transat Distribution Canada to its network of travel professionals – as TDC continues to be an industry leader in offering educational forums for its travel professionals that respond to the latest consumer trends. The Destination Wedding fam included comprehensive training on LGBTQ destination weddings and the special requirements of the LGBTQ wedding...
Upscale Anguilla Focuses On Quality
Anguilla clearly isn't synonymous with slumming it, with the smallish island having earned itself an upscale reputation. Donna Banks, chairperson of the Anguilla Tourist Board, told a Wednesday Toronto gathering when it comes to the “number of luxury accommodations per capita we are number one” in the Caribbean. “Anguilla is considered by many to be a playground for the rich and famous...Some persons want to be selfish with Anguilla and want it to remain a private hidden oasis. “We are not keeping it a secret.” The island is home to a number of upscale retreats, among...
Miami, Like A VIP
Miami is constantly evolving and reinventing itself. For travellers, the coastal Florida destination offers the best of a beautiful beach escape and a city getaway across diverse cultures and a buzzing nightlife, writes assistant editor, Ann Ruppenstein in this week's Travel Courier cover story. Miami, which recently ranked fourth on Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2019 guide for the Top Cities to visit next year, is also becoming increasingly renowned for its flavourful food scene and a multitude of art, museums, events and shops. For discerning clients looking for a memorable...
Azores Airlines Offering Agents More Choice
Azores Airlines is preparing to offer travel agents more money and their clients departing from Toronto more choices. The carrier, which will close out 2019 with four weekly flights between Toronto and the Azores' Ponta Delgada, will see daily service between the destinations during the peak May-September summer season, a Tuesday Toronto gathering was told. There will also be Thursday summer service from Montreal to Ponta Delgada. The June-September period will also see weekly service from Toronto to the island of Terceira. Toronto flights are now on Monday, Wednesday, Friday...
MSC Armonia in Miami, Set For First Sailing To Cuba
MSC Cruises' MSC Armonia has arrived in Miami, in preparation for its first ever sailing from the US to Cuba. MSC Armonia has begun sailing seven-night Caribbean itineraries year-round departing from Miami and calling at Montego Bay, Jamaica; Georgetown, Cayman Islands; and Cozumel, Mexico before arriving in Havana where it will overnight. “We are thrilled to be enhancing the opportunities for guests sailing from North America to explore the Caribbean in new ways, with MSC Armonia joining the revolutionary MSC Seaside and the elegant MSC Divina at PortMiami,” said Roberto...
Showcasing The Flavours Of Germany
About 60 travel trade types were taken on a tasty journey of Germany last night (Dec. 10) by Julia Dywelski, director of marketing & sales, Canada for the German National Tourist Office. Joined by partners, Lufthansa and Wines of Germany, the Flavours of Germany event was held at Ricarda's – a nifty spot on Richmond Street West in downtown Toronto – and offered those attending a chance to sip on mulled wine, while sample Maultaschen, Roesti, carmelized almonds and German gingerbread. “I hope everyone is ready to promote Germany,” Dywelski said in welcoming everyone to...
LOT Increasing Toronto Service
Starting in June 2019, LOT will increase the frequency of flights on its North American routes, including service from Toronto, thanks to deliveries of new B787 Dreamliners scheduled for 2019. From Toronto, there will be an increase from nine flights a week to 12. Service is also increasing from Los Angeles and Newark. The increase in frequency is possible thanks to the expansion of LOT’s wide-body fleet planned for 2019, namely, the deliveries of aircraft ordered from Boeing. Currently LOT has 11 Dreamliners, including eight 787-8s (with 252 seats for passengers) and three 787-9s...