Destinations
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...
Goway Releases 2018 Asia Brochure
Goway has released its 2018 Asia brochure, inspired by the Asia Goway team, experts when it comes to tailoring the perfect experience, whether it’s walking the Great Wall, cruising Halong Bay, or getting caught up in the colour and chaos of India’s vibrant cities. The new brochure features more than 230 independent and escorted touring ideas, including relaxing beach getaways, “Stays of Distinction” for discerning travellers and Goway's Holidays of a Lifetime. Along with India and China, adventure seekers are invited to discover Bhutan, the last Shangri-La, culture-rich Sri...
Talking Tourism With Minister Chagger At RVC 2018
A spirit of cooperation and accommodation with federal conservation policies will define the best way to utilize national park resources for visitors, says federal tourism minister Bardish Chagger. Chagger, the minister of small business and tourism, commented on the state of national park conservation as part of an exclusive interview with Canadian Travel Press. She did so during the Rendez-vous Canada 2018 travel trade market in Halifax this week. Ted Davis of CTP was in attendance. “We have made a commitment to Canadians recognizing that we can make strategic investments to...
Rendez-vous Canada On Track For A Record
Another attendance record is in sight for Rendez-vous Canada, the international travel trade marketplace for Canadian tourism suppliers, now underway in Halifax. Western Canada editor Ted Davis is on site at the event. With a delegate total of over 1,750 and counting, the 2018 edition of RVC is on track to equal or eclipse the previous record of 1,851, set in 2017 in Calgary. The number of international buyers at the show has already set a new benchmark, as more tourism product buyers from key markets like China, India, France, the U.S., South Korea and Mexico have helped bump the...