Destinations
Germany Travel Mart Gets Underway In Dresden
The 44th annual Germany Travel Mart (GTM) — the largest business-to-business workshop for Germany’s inbound tourism industry — officially got underway in Dresden last night (May 5). “We, Germany, stand for openness and tolerance, and we welcome people of all nations with great respect and I’m saying this from the bottom of my heart,” Petra Hedorfer, CEO of the German National Tourist Board (GNTB) said during her opening address. “Let us do everything we can to ensure that we continue to bring cultures and nations together all around the world, that’s our industry, that’s...
Agents Can Win A Trip To Malta
The Malta Tourism Authority is reminding travel agents they have a shot a 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 2018 and Sept. 30, 2019. Michelle Buttigieg of the tourism authority notes that Malta's capital of Valletta is this year's European Capital of...
TreadRight Helps Out in Africa
The TreadRight Foundation, a joint initiative between The Travel Corporation’s (TTC) family of brands, has partnered with leading active conservation organizations Cheetah Outreach and The Cape Leopard Trust to ensure local communities can protect themselves and their livestock from a top predator responsibly and sustainably, while also helping protect one of Africa’s most endangered wild animals. The Cape Leopard is one of the few predators at Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve & Wellness Retreat and its surrounding region in the Cederberg Mountains of South Africa. As local...
Thompson Okanagan Earns WTTC Accolades
British Columbia's Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association has won the World Travel & Tourism Council's (WTTC) Tourism for Tomorrow Destination Award. The WTTC Tourism for Tomorrow Awards showcase business practices of the highest standards within Travel & Tourism. The 2018 Awards winners are industry leaders who promote inclusive growth, and work toward a greener future as a result of their proactive contributions to sustainable development and the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Following a rigorous 5-stage judging process, which includes an onsite evaluation,...
Time Running Out To Win Fort Myers, Sanibel Trip
A lucky travel agent and a companion will be vacationing on some sun-splashed Florida beaches, thanks to The Beaches of Fort Myers and Sanibel, WestJet and The Outrigger Beach Resort. The destination, carrier and the resort are together offering a prize that includes return travel from Toronto with WestJet, as well as four night's accommodations courtesy of the Outrigger Beach Resort. Travel must be taken between May 15 and Dec. 15, subject to availability. Blackout periods may apply, and taxes and surcharges are not included. Those entering the contest must answer this question...
AC Offers Daily Edmonton-San Francisco Service
Air Canada has inaugurated non-stop daily flights between Edmonton and San Francisco. “The tech, innovation and creative industries, together with legendary tourist and outdoor attractions in both Northern California and Northern Alberta make this a prime destination for business and vacation travellers alike, and we are pleased to launch the only non-stop flights linking Alberta's capital to the Bay Area,” said Benjamin Smith, president, Passenger Airlines at Air Canada. “Our Edmonton-San Francisco route is the latest addition to our strategically expanding network, and is one...
Belfast City Airport Gets Major Upgrade
Work is now underway on a £15 million upgrade project that's designed to improve the passenger experience at George Best Belfast City Airport. The major infrastructure investment includes an upgrade of the airports departure lounge, incorporating its retail, food and beverage offering This element of the works is being delivered by leading construction company H&J Martin Fit Out, which is now on site at the airport. Work is now progressing on the first phase of the project which involves demolition works and preparation of areas for the new retail fit-out and is on...
Air Canada Launches Into Summer 2018
Air Canada has inaugurated non-stop service between Toronto and Omaha, the first of 25 new year-round and seasonal routes the carrier is launching this summer. The new non-stop routes are consistent with company growth plans and will extend Air Canada's network with new destinations and city pairings in Canada, the US and internationally. “Air Canada is well established as a leading global carrier now serving 222 destinations on six continents. These route additions broaden and deepen our already expansive network by adding new destinations and city pairings,” said Benjamin...