Destinations
Niagara Summer Concert Series Underway
The Niagara Parks 2018 Coca Cola Concert Series kicks off today (June 1) and runs through Sept. 3 with free performances featuring local artists from a variety of musical genres from country to classic rock, with bonus concerts scheduled from July 1-4. Out-of-town guests and local residents alike are invited to enjoy free live performances on the concert stage located at Queen Victoria Place, starting at 8 p.m. Each evening will culminate with a fireworks display (subject to weather conditions) over Niagara Falls at 10 p.m. For concert listings, visit...
To The Azores And Beyond
Azores Airlines hopes to do with the Azores – Portugal's nine volcanic islands in the North Atlantic Ocean - the same as Icelandair has done with Iceland. With a hub in Ponta Delgada, Gavin Eccles, chief commercial officer, Azores Airlines plans to position a stopover in the archipelago as a way for travellers to experience two unique destinations for the price of one. “A Canadian can be in Europe in five hours,” he told a Toronto gathering last night (May 30) presented by Azores Airlines and the Portugal National Tourist Office. “We are offering clients the ability to...
SAA Savings
South African Airways (SAA) has introduced “Sizzling Summer Savings” featuring special summer fares for travel from New York (JFK) to Johannesburg, Cape Town or Durban, South Africa. Fares start from US$1,099 roundtrip (restrictions apply) and are available for purchase through June 6 for travel from June 1 to Aug. 10. “It’s always a good time to visit South Africa, but SAA’s Sizzling Summer Savings has made it even better with affordable fares from the Big Apple to the Big Five,” said Todd Neuman, executive vice-president, North America for South African Airways....
Tourism New Zealand Offers $500 Fam Trip Credit
Tourism New Zealand is inviting agents to discover New Zealand with its Explore PLUS independent fam program. This self-serve tool allows agents to utilize more than 1,000 pre-approved discounts on land tours, activities, transportation and accommodations throughout New Zealand, as well as exclusive agent airfares on four partner airlines, starting at $500 round trip. And, Tourism New Zealand is incentivizing agents even further with a special $500 trip credit available to the first 50 agents to book their independent fam by Aug. 12 for travel from Sept. 1 to Nov....
Sail Away With The Moorings
“There are two sides to the British Virgin Islands,” our captain Martin Street says after we've settled aboard The Moorings 5800 Legacy Edition catamaran at sunset, explaining that the archipelago is known on one hand for its idyllic scenery, secluded coves and snorkelling spots, and on the other a beach-side party scene. “What do you want to see?” As first-timers, do we need to explore some of the most unique attractions of the Caribbean destination like its swimmable caves and the granite boulders at The Baths? Absolutely, writes assistant editor, Ann Ruppenstein in this week's...
Rediscover Dominica
Dominica, which bills itself as The Nature Island of the Caribbean, has launched its “ReDiscover Dominica Campaign” to encourage travellers to visit the island. Visitors, friends of Dominica and Dominicans can enjoy discounts on a trip to the island and, in doing so, help the country on its path to recovery. Dominica was hit hard by Hurricane Maria in September, 2017. Tourism officials have been working closely with industry players to reaffirm Dominica’s position as a desirable Caribbean destination. The destination is rebuilding and it is a great time for “nature lovers,...
Green Is The New Glam For Monaco
The Monaco Government Tourist Office has launched the principality’s “Green is the New Glam”campaign, with the goal of becoming a destination that is as environmentally conscious as it is glamorous. Home to the hugely successful Monaco e-Rallye, the eco-sustainable Grimaldi Forum Monaco (the Principality’s Convention and Cultural Center), and the marine conservation Monaco Blue Initiative which gathers annually ocean management and protection experts from the United Nations, UNESCO, the European Commission and more -- Monaco has made bridging the gap between luxury and...
Transportation Challenges Addressed At IPW
Improvements to America’s aging transportation infrastructure are lagging behind the growing needs and numbers of inbound tourists, but government lobbying by the U.S. Travel Association (USTA) continues to prioritize the improvement agenda. “More dialogue is needed with this current administration, but these efforts take time so we are pushing now,” said Roger Dow, president of the USTA. Dow made his comments to a large assembly of international and domestic journalists during the recent IPW 2018 travel trade conference in Denver last week. “Twenty-five years ago, most...