Destinations
Canada Cool With Air Canada Vacations
Air Canada Vacations has launched its 2019 Canada Collection, saying “Canada’s rugged landscapes, cultural attractions and proximity make it a prime destination for travellers looking to enjoy the country’s four distinct seasons.” The collection features 91 vacation packages, which include flight and hotel accommodations, options for stays ranging from three to 15 nights, and the ability to combine two or more regions. “When we dream about our next vacation, we often think of adventures in far away places,” said Nino Montagnese, managing director at Air Canada Vacations....
Air Transat Partners With easyJet
Air Transat is now partnering with easyJet and its Worldwide by easyJet connections service. This web platform now distributes Air Transat flights, allowing Air Transat customers flying through London Gatwick Airport to increase the number of destinations available in Europe and Africa on the wings of easyJet. “London Gatwick has been a European mainstay for Air Transat for 30 years, with daily direct flights from Toronto as well as departures from major Canadian cities such as Vancouver, Calgary and Montreal. Moreover, it serves as one of easyJet’s main airports,” said Annick...
VISIT FLORIDA Relaunches Florida Now Initiative
As part of a nearly US$9 million marketing plan following Hurricane Michael and this year's red tide blooms, VISIT FLORIDA has relaunched Florida Now, a landing page to provide real time information from destinations across the state to encourage the continuation of bookings to Florida. The new Florida Now landing page features a collection of Hurricane Michael recovery information and updates, including an interactive map with photos, videos, twitter feeds and webcams. In addition, the page includes a new Northwest Florida blog section that can be filtered by city to show business...
When in Rome: Iberostar Expands Its City Portfolio
Situated in a historic building between architectural treasures like the Pantheon and its namesake, arguably Rome's most well-known fountain, the Iberostar Fontana di Trevi is set to open in 2019. The five-star boutique hotel, which marks Iberostar Hotels & Resorts’ first hotel in the Italian capital, is housed in a six-storey 19th-century building that combines elements of Renaissance and Neo-Renaissance style. In addition to the 67 rooms and a wide range of exclusive services, the hotel features a rooftop terrace that serves as an ideal spot to take in the skyline. The...
Exodus Unveils 2019 ‘Brochures With Heart’
With responsible tourism at the heart of every adventure, Exodus Travels has begun releasing its new brochure collection for 2019-2020. The new collection, being released throughout the fall, features original cover art created by celebrated Bosnian and Herzegovinian artist Martina Crepulja, who uses her work to encourage and support children through art. As such, Crepulja will donate a portion of her fee to Exodus’ Inspiration Project, an initiative that takes disadvantaged children from around the globe on exciting trips within their homelands. “This year, we really wanted...
Agent Specialists Invited to Become an ‘Australian Ambassador’
Tourism Australia has launched a competition for qualified Aussie Specialists to become an “Australian Ambassador.” If selected, they will join a tailor-made trip Down Under and share their Aussie experiences with other international travel sellers. Tourism Australia managing director John O’Sullivan said front-line travel sellers are a critical part of the travel distribution system and the new Aussie Specialist Ambassador initiative is all about peer-to-peer advocacy. “We want the Aussie Specialist Ambassador to come Down Under, have a fantastic time experiencing our...
MTB Celebrates Day Of The Dead
The Mexico Tourism Board paid tribute during a Friday Toronto gathering to a long-running Mexican tribute. The board held an event showcasing the country's Day of the Dead celebration, which has Mexicans paying tribute to deceased family members during the fall and has its roots in pre-Columbian times. “It's one of the traditions that makes us proud,” Cesar Mendoza of the board's Toronto office told the gathering. The tradition, which can include lighting candles in cemeteries and burning incense, is stronger in some states than others, with residents of Michoacan and Oaxaca...
Le Boat Acquires West Highland Sailing
Le Boat has acquired West Highland Sailing. A franchise partner of Le Boat’s for the past 17 years, West Highland Sailing operate Le Boat’s Scottish franchise base in Laggan, providing boating holidays on the Caledonian Canal. The current owners of West Highland Sailing, Ray and Mary Norris will be retiring, as the business joins Le Boat, part of the Travelopia Group. First founded by the couple in 1982, West Highland Sailing continued to grow steadily and consistently over the years, to a fleet of 13 yachts today, of which 10 have been acquired by Le Boat. Cheryl Brown,...