Destinations
WOW Air Introduces Service to India
Iceland’s low-fare airline, WOW air, will soon connect Canadians to Delhi with a new route to India lifting off on Dec. 6. Travellers from Toronto and Montreal are able to book now with one-way trips from $299 and WOW premium starting at $899. “We are very excited to count New Delhi among our list of growing destinations outside of Europe,” said Skúli Mogensen, CEO and founder of WOW air. “This addition expands on WOW air’s promise to connect more travellers to as many diverse and exciting cities at the best-possible prices.” WOW air services 38 destinations across...
Halifax Stanfield Geared For Future Growth
At its May 10 annual public meeting, Halifax International Airport Authority (HIAA) reflected on 2017 as a year of significant accomplishments, with the airport well positioned for future growth in 2018 and beyond. “Last year was memorable for many reasons, with record-breaking passenger and cargo activity,” said Joyce Carter, HIAA president and CEO. “In addition to achieving these operational milestones, we invested $30 million in the maintenance and improvement of the airport’s infrastructure to augment safety and security, enhance the airport experience, support growth, and...
A Passion For Tourism
Along with reunification, the CEO of the German National Tourist Board believes the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 also played a significant role in helping shape Germany into the thriving tourist hub it is today, reports assistant editor, Ann Ruppenstein in this week's digital edition of Canadian Travel Press. “The fall of the Berlin Wall was also a tourism gift,” Petra Hedorfer said at the recent Germany Travel Mart (GTM), the largest business-to-business workshop for Germany’s inbound tourism industry. “All of us tried to reconstruct the country, tried to make sure we have...
Mexico Hits The Right Note
Mexico lent a helping hand to last week's Canadian Music Week celebrations in Toronto. The Mexico Tourism Board and Aeromexico together held a Friday event that featured rock music, saying they were glad to be part of the festivities. “We are very pleased to be here. It's a fantastic opportunity,” said Cesar Mendoza, who head's the tourism board's Toronto office. Aeromexico in turn said, “Aeromexico is proud to be part of this festival, a clear example of how music can bring Canada and Mexico together. As Mexico's global airline, we strive to offer not the best connectivity...
Carnival Expands Cuba Offerings
Carnival Cruise Line has expanded its cruises to Cuba with the addition of 23 three- to five-day sailings to Havana in 2019-20 aboard five different ships departing from four East Coast homeports -- Carnival Sunshine from Charleston, Carnival Triumph from Fort Lauderdale, Carnival Paradise from Tampa and Carnival Victory and Carnival Sensation from Miami. The 3,002-passenger, 102,853-ton Carnival Sunshine will be the largest cruise ship to ever call in Havana while offering the first-ever cruise to Cuba from the Port of Charleston. These new sailings complement previously announced...
Secret San Diego
“Never judge a book by its cover” is definitely an old cliché, but it's one that you can apply to many well known travel destinations. So re-phrasing it to something like “Never judge a destination by what it's best known for,” because time and time again, those destinations will surprise you. Consider San Diego, for example. Well known for its beaches and year-round “perfect” weather, but for curious visitors, it also offers some “unusual, unexpected and unique experiences.” To uncover 10 of San Diego's secrets, check out this week's digital edition of Travel...
Philadelphia – Where It All Started
Philadelphia tourism officials are inviting people to explore a city that literally dates back to the United States' earliest days. Donna Schorr, spokeswoman for Visit Philadelphia, told a Thursday Toronto gathering that her city is steeped in American history, much of which is on display for visitors. “The U.S. started here,” she said. “Philadelphia is where the first Continental Congress convened and the place where the Declaration of Independence and UJ.S. Constitution were signed. “In 2015, Philadelphia became the first and only World Heritage City in the U.S., stemming...
Another Record Year For Asia Pacific
With a cumulative count of 636 million foreign arrivals into the region last year, Asia Pacific has set a new tourism record. In terms of supplier markets into Asia Pacific in 2017, the major suppliers of foreign arrivals into Asia Pacific destinations were China, Hong Kong, the US, Korea and Canada. In total, there were 14 origin markets that each generated in excess of 10 million arrivals into Asia Pacific in 2017. “2017 was yet another record year for the aggregate volume of foreign arrivals into Asia Pacific. Significant variability was once again evident with 30 of the 47...