Destinations
Still Time To Win Malta Trip
The Malta Tourism Authority is reminding travel agents that they still have a shot at winning a chance to see a hidden gem. The tourism authority has joined forces with Baxter Media to offer agents a chance to win a Malta vacation. The prize features a five-night trip for two to the Maltese Islands courtesy of Exclusively Malta and the 5-star Corinthia Palace Hotel. The winner will receive four days of touring and the travel period is between Oct. 1 and Sept. 30, 2019. Michelle Buttigieg of the tourism authority notes that Malta’s capital of Valletta is this year’s European...
‘Summer Sails’ in the BVI
The British Virgin Islands Tourism Board is encouraging travellers to “ride the wave” into warmer weather and sunshine with the launch of “Summer Sails,” a new promotion spotlighting the destination’s yachting sector. The BVI’s 60 idyllic islands are full of adventure, culture and natural beauty that are sure to make a summer getaway memorable. For a short time only, guests can take advantage of discounts on a minimum seven-day sailing charter, or a five- or seven-day stay on land (depending on the property). Visitors using the promotion will also receive VIP...
Disney Cruise Line Unveils Fall 2019 Itineraries
In fall 2019, Disney Cruise Line will return to favourite destinations and home ports on a variety of itineraries, including adventures to Bermuda, Bahamas, Baja, Canada and the Caribbean. With cruises ranging from two-night getaways to week-long vacations and beyond, this season of sailings offers countless opportunities for families to delight in Disney magic, explore exotic locales and make lifelong memories together. Bookings open on May 24. The Disney Magic returns to New York in September for a selection of departures to a diverse collection of destinations, including Bermuda,...
Treading Lightly
The recent decision to halt tourism for six months on the island of Boracay, which the Head of State of the Philippines dubbed a “cesspool,” has reignited warning bells about the potential pitfalls of over tourism, writes assistant editor, Ann Ruppenstein in this week's digital edition of Canadian Travel Press. With tourism being the livelihood for many people and economies around the globe, for Trafalgar's Global CEO, Gavin Tollman, the situation is not only a worst-case scenario, but a stark warning for just how bad things can get if no action is taken. “We’ve got to be...
AC Set To Launch YVR-Melbourne Service
Air Canada is upbeat about the June start of its year-round, nonstop Vancouver-Melbourne service, which will be the third Australian city to see Air Canada aircraft touch down. The airline held a Toronto gathering Thursday to promote the service, with Air Canada's Marc Roy saying the carrier will use a B787 Dreamliner on the route, and labelling it an “amazing aircraft.” The route will initially see three flights a week. Air Canada is also touting what it says will be convenient connections from Toronto. Roy says Air Canada has high hopes for the route, pronouncing...
Universal Bringing Trick ‘r Treat To Life
Beginning Sept. 14, Universal Orlando Resort will bring Legendary Pictures’ cult Halloween classic Trick ‘r Treat to life in an all-new Halloween Horror Nights maze that dares guests “to live by the rules or suffer the consequences.” Based on the critically acclaimed and fan-favourite movie, directed by Michael Dougherty, the “Trick ‘r Treat” maze will transport your clients to Warren Valley, Ohio on Halloween night to celebrate the holiday’s dark traditions. Recreating some of the anthology’s most iconic scenes, the disturbing new maze invites brave thrill-seekers to...
GO Transit Niagara Service Is Back
Get the family to Ontario's Niagara region is easy with the return of GO Transit service from Toronto, starting this weekend (May 18-21) and available every weekend from June 22 to Sept. 3, as well as over the Thanksgiving weekend, from Oct. 5-8. Three Niagara-bound trips and four Toronto-bound trips will run on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, and there will be one trip in each direction on Fridays. Trains running on Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays during the summer months will feature two to four bike cars with room for 18 bikes on each. Additionally, three coaches will have seat...
A Taste of Cayman Comes to Toronto
From quaint fish shacks to champagne brunches and the Caribbean's only AAA Five Diamond restaurant, the Cayman Islands – Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac and Little Cayman – has earned the moniker as “The Culinary Capital of the Caribbean” and this week shared the experience with travel trade personnel at the LCBO Summerhill Event Theatre in Toronto. Hosted by the Cayman Islands Department of Tourism, the event featured Executive Chef Massimo De Francesca of the Seafire Resort + Spa and Master Mixologist Charles Joly for an exclusive culinary demonstration and tasting. Dishes included...