Destinations
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...
Run Barbados
Run Barbados celebrated the 36th anniversary of its popular running series on the weekend, Dec. 7-9. More than 2,300 runners, from casual to competitive, travelled to Bridgetown, Barbados from 23 countries to participate in a weekend full of various running events, reports Press Today's Ashley Rochefort, who's on the road covering the run. Festivities kicked off on Friday night with a one-mile run divided into five heats: elite women, elite men, amateurs, children, and a fun run. On Saturday afternoon, the festivities amped up with live music, stilt walkers, and crowds gathering to...
Australia Looking For Aussie Specialist Ambassador
Waxing eloquent about Australia will pay dividends for a Canadian travel agent. Tourism Australia is seeking a talented Canadian agent to become a part of a new VIP program. The tourism body is inviting those who have completed introductory modules of its Aussie Specialist Program (ASP) to be one of the country’s first-ever Aussie Specialist Ambassadors, the rewards of which will include a free fam to Australia next spring. “We are very excited to launch our new Aussie Specialist Ambassador program and have one top advisor from Canada join an elite group of 17 other agents...
Goway Unveils 2019 Idyllic Islands Brochure
Goway Travel has unveiled its new 2019-20 Idyllic Islands Brochure. This 52-page catalogue is North America’s most comprehensive travel guide to the world’s most Idyllic Islands, including Tahiti, Fiji, Cook Islands, Bali, Mauritius, Seychelles, Maldives and the islands of Greece and Croatia. Included are a range of resorts from boutique to ultra-luxury, boutique cruises, vacation packages and more. “This catalogue is a go-to guide for travellers seeking an incredible island retreat. Vacation ideas and resorts featured here have been carefully selected and are perfect for...