Destinations
New Zealand-Chicago Air Service Takes Off
Air New Zealand will launch a new non-stop service between Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport and Auckland, beginning in November. From Nov. 30, Air New Zealand will operate the new route three times weekly, year-round with its new configuration Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft. Flight time will be approximately 15 hours northbound and just over 16 hours southbound. “We expect the addition of Chicago to our network to be an attractive option for Canadians keen to explore New Zealand and Kiwis wanting to visit Chicago or head on to other North American destinations,” says...
A Little Adventure With Exodus
Eastern Europe is hot and Exodus Travels has a host of new programs offering travellers a chance to explore the region's trendy cities with underground bars, quiet backroads and some of the finest up-and-coming vineyards out there. The operator features seven new programs that range from a weekend of trekking to Slovenias highest peak to being fully-immersed in Macedonias eclectic history and contrasting natural beauty. Programs include: Europe's Frontier: Moldova & Ukraine which is eight days in length and is priced from CAD$1,805; The Best of the Via Dinarica: Albania,...
Lufthansa Brings A350-900 To Vancouver
Lufthansa is increasing seat capacity to Canada this year, and Vancouver is leading the charge. YVR will be the first destination in Canada to get services by one of Lufthansa’s new flagship Airbus A350-900 aircraft, which will take the place of an A330. That will give Vancouver an increase in seat capacity of 11% by the German carrier. Flights with the A350 commence on May 1 and it will operate on the Vancouver-Munich seasonal summer route on a daily basis. Flights will continue on the route until the conclusion of the summer season, on Oct. 27. “Placing our A350 flagship...
Sunwing Offers Agents A Bonus
Throughout April, Sunwing is featuring Antigua as its destination of the month and offering agents a 4% bonus commission, in addition to STAR Agent Reward Points on all new bookings to the Caribbean island for departures between May 1 and Oct. 31. Plus, each time an agent makes a booking to any participating resort, they’ll be entered into a weekly contest for a chance to win an all-inclusive vacation for two to Antigua. Agents' clients can also take advantage of savings of up to 40% and enjoy room upgrades at participating resorts such as The Verandah Resort and Spa, Pineapple...
Absolutely Stunning
Marta Magdalena Stepien saved her first Japan visit for a reign-y day. And Stepien, Miss International Canada 2017 and Miss Universe Canada 1st RU 2017, was smitten with her last year's visit to the Asian nation and is now serving as a tourism ambassador for the Asian nation. “I'm really happy doing this,” a kimono-clad Stepien said during a Wednesday night Japan National Tourism Organization event in Toronto. The Windsor, Ont. resident, who's now studying bio-medical engineering technology and speaks four languages, labelled Japanese landscapes “absolutely stunning,” and...
ACV Connects Montreal And Ireland
Tell your clients to pack their bags and take off aboard Air Canada Vacations' new direct flight to Ireland from Montreal every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday during the summer season, from June 2 to Oct. 13. ACV's Ireland your way 2018 features a range of programs that include the Urban getaway, Fly & Rail vacations, Fly & Drive vacations and Guided Tours travel options. Travellers can create their own Urban Getaway to Dublin and then personalise it with a vast choice of activities such as a gourmet excursion or a full-day excursion to the Cliffs of Moher...
Saint Lucia Looks to Inspire
With the tagline "Let her inspire you," Saint Lucia’s new branding is moving away from focusing on its sand, sun and sea offerings, to promote Caribbean island’s culture, natural beauty and friendly locals. “We’re really playing on the femininity of Saint Lucia being that it's the only Caribbean island named after a female, known as the Helen of the West Indies,” says Andrew Ricketts of Total Public Relations, head of public relations, Canada for Saint Lucia. “We’re really trying to play on her experiences that you can experience in the island and the different festivals that...
Hard Rock Opens in Daytona
Hard Rock Hotel has brought its global brand to Daytona Beach, Florida. The 200-room, beachfront Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach features renowned, brand-exclusive offerings and amenities, including The Sound of Your Stay music program, offering complimentary use of Fender guitars and Crosley record players for in-room jam sessions, as well as a full-service Rock Spa and Salon, a Rock Shop and a Body Rock Fitness Center. Standard guest room amenities include a 50-inch HDTV, i-Home sound system, in-room mini-refrigerator, coffee maker, safe and plush robe and slippers. All oceanfront...