Destinations
Air Transat Takes Off To London
With an increase in international visitors for the 8th consecutive year in 2017, and a royal wedding that got the world's eyes turning once again to Kensington Palace in 2018, London is clearly top of mind for travellers these days. And Canadians are no exception. This winter, Air Transat remains dedicated to offering them year-round travel to the capital of the UK, with its popular daily direct flights from Toronto to London Gatwick. From visiting Buckingham Palace, the London Eye and Big Ben, to discovering lesser-known spots like Truefitt & Hill, the oldest barbershop in the...
Will They or Won’t They?
A report from Mexico says the newly elected Mexican federal government plans to shut down the Tourism Promotion Council of Mexico and close the 46 Mexico Tourism Board offices found outside the country. One government official was quoted as saying that the new government is committed to attracting tourists to one of the 10 most-visited countries in the world but will do so in a different manner, working from diplomatic missions, rather than stand-alone tourism board offices. “The promotion of the country will continue but with a more efficient spending, taking advantage of the...
Masters Of Kauai
TravelBrands, along with Kauai Visitor Bureau, recently hosted 13 travel agents on a Kauai Master Specialist FAM – the first Canadian group to experience a Kauai Master Specialist FAM. Along with staying at and doing inspections at some of the Islands most popular hotels and resorts, the group was able to experience many wonderful excursions and sites during the week. Some of these included a mountain tubing excursion, a spectacular helicopter tour, the Waimea Canyon bike tour, a zipline tour, a visit to a Chocolate Farm as well as other cultural activities and information...
Arizona Takes To The Court In YVR
Four teams from the U.S.-based NCAA men's college basketball ranks came to play in a tournament in Vancouver recently, and the Arizona Office of Tourism took the opportunity to participate. It was the first time that such a tournament has taken place in Vancouver. Arizona tourism reps invited members of Vancouver's travel media to the first two games of the Vancouver Showcase tournament, meeting them for drinks and appetizers before taking a short walk to the Vancouver Convention Centre for the games. There, the college teams from the University of Washington and Santa Clara...
Escape to the Maldives With Goway
Goway Travel has introduced a range of Maldives escapes, ideal for travellers in search of an unforgettable island vacation. “The Maldives stand out among the most idyllic, romantic and upscale destinations in the world,” says Mike Bertoia, product manager for Goway Idyllic Islands. “The Maldives is a perfect vacation recommendation for your luxury clientele, or those looking to for a relaxing beach get away from daily life.” This Indian Ocean country consists of nearly 2,000 coral islands where travellers will discover over-water bungalows, suites with private plunge pools,...
Alt Hotel Calgary East Village Officially Open
Groupe Germain Hotels has opened its second property in Calgary with the official opening of the Alt Hotel Calgary East Village. Located at the corner of Confluence Way and 6th Avenue SE, the 152-room Alt Hotel Calgary East Village offers a view of the Bow River and downtown. Services offered in the hotel include free WiFi, Chromecast streaming media players, a fitness room, as well as nearly 3,400 sq. ft. of meeting space divided into four multi-purpose rooms. Altcetera, an on-the-go food counter, located in the hotel lobby, offers a variety of snacks and refreshments, and in 2019,...
Go Wild With GLP Worldwide’s Safari Tours
GLP Worldwide has introduced three special experiential Kenya safari tours that will take travellers up close to the amazing wildlife, scenic landscapes and distinct local tribal communities. “These tours have been curated to provide a more personalized safari experience with many of the safaris on private conservancy land where the mass market safaris aren’t allowed on,” said Alan Law, GLP Worldwide director of sales and marketing. “Travellers get closer and learn more about the land, wildlife and the people of Kenya and we have carefully selected luxury safari lodges, hotels...
Tremblant’s Slide Season Out of the Starting Gate
The 2018/19 slide season is open at Tremblant, offering skiers and riders a fresh new experience thanks to a $17-million investment. With over 200 hours of man-made snow and natural snowfalls totalling over 70 cm, slide sports fans can carve their first turns of the season on 16 trails presenting exceptional conditions, including one top-to-bottom trail linking the summit to the North and South side bases. The Progression snow park will be 100% open with a number of features, as well as medium and large jumps. The mountain operations team should have at least 20 trails open by the...