Destinations
Get Ready To Run Barbados
It will soon be On Your Mark, Get Set, Go! in Barbados! Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. is upbeat about the Dec. 7-9 Run Barbados festival, which features a one-mile walk, and 5K, 10K and half-marathon running races . The festival is a celebration of athleticism in a destination best known for its sun-splashed beaches. “I think Run Barbados has been a very attractive option for Canadian runners,” says Peter Mayers, director of Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc.'s Canadian office. “We're trying to position this as the best way to end your year of running – end with the...
Love Winter, Then Quebec Is The Place For You
Isabelle Cyr says it won't just be Jack Frost who will appreciate being outdoors in Quebec in the coming months. Cyr, spokeswoman for Quebec Original, which promotes Quebec's tourist offerings, says Quebec is on the verge of once again turning into a seasonal winter wonderland, with outdoors enthusiasts able to enjoy the likes of skiing, dog-sledding, snowshoeing and a host of other activities. “If you love nature and you love winter, Quebec is your place,” she told a Tuesday Quebec Original gathering in Toronto. Cyr said those visiting during winter will find festivals ranging...
Georgia On My Mind
Hi, Y'all was the warm welcome that a group of 30 travel trade VIPs received from a delegation of more that a dozen tourism officials from Georgia who were in Toronto to say 'thanks' to their partners and update them on a host of new tourism developments in the state. It was also an evening that featured the bluegrass music of Russell Moore and Wayne Benson, better known as IIIrd Tyme Out; the story-telling of Jonah McDonald; and more music, Georgia-inspired, of course, from Toronto duo, The Command Sisters. Lisa Love, division director tourism of the Georgia Department of Economic...
Tourism Toronto Makes Strategic Appointments
Tourism Toronto made two key, executive appointments aligned with the organization's strategic priorities. Andrew Weir has been named to the new position of executive vice-president, destination development, while and Jon Mamela joins Tourism Toronto as executive vice-president and chief marketing officer. Both appointments take effect on Jan. 1, 2019. Johanne Bélanger, president and CEO of Tourism Toronto, said that: “Modern destination marketing is more holistic than just marketing alone and it takes an active role in shaping how Toronto continues to evolve as a top global...
Air India Launches 3x Weekly JFK-Mumbai Service
Air India will introduce three-times-a-week non-stop service between New York’s JFK International Airport and Mumbai, effective Dec. 7. The flights will depart at 11:05 a.m. from JFK on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays aboard 777-300ER aircraft and arrive in Mumbai at 12:10 p.m. the following day. With the current JFK-Delhi daily service, the new flights bring non-stop JFK-India service to 10 flights a week, while increasing total non-stop service from the US to India to 36 nationwide. To celebrate the launch, Air India is offering special fares on the new route, good for travel...
Sunwing Brings Back Popular BOGO Sale
Sunwing has brought back its popular BOGO sale. When booking by Nov. 16, travellers can buy one vacation package and get the second at 50% off from a range of resorts across the Caribbean, Mexico and Central America. The offer is good for departure dates from January 2019 onwards. Vacationers can also take advantage of cruise packages with Norwegian Cruise Line departing from select airports throughout February. Travellers can stretch their travel budget even further by taking advantage of an array of perks such as Kids Stay, Play and Eat Free deals, unlimited specialty...
Symphony of the Seas Makes Its US Debut
Port Canaveral welcomed the world’s largest cruise ship last week (Nov. 8) as Royal Caribbean International’s Symphony of the Seas made its historic first North American port of call. The massive cruise vessel arrived at the Port’s Cruise Terminal 1 from Malaga, Spain with nearly 5,500 cruise guests and 2,200 international crew members. “We’re proud of the confidence our partners at Royal Caribbean have in us. Although this ship will be home-ported in Miami, our cruise partner trusted the capabilities of this port for its first US port of call,” noted Port Canaveral CEO...
Trafalgar Commemorates the 75th Anniversary of D-Day
To commemorates the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings, (June 6, 2019), during the Second World War, Trafalgar has introduced a 10-day special interest trip across four European countries, D-Day Beaches and Battlefields 75th Anniversary. On this meaningful journey through the battlefields of WWI and WWII, clients will remember the millions of lives lost in these 20th century conflicts. They will explore the poignant moments of the Battle of Britain, D-Day Landing, infamous Somme and the Battle of Dunkirk immortalized forever in the museums, memorials and cemeteries that dot the...