Destinations
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...
Quintessentially Mexican
“Puerto Vallarta, I’m convinced, is the most Mexican beach destination of Mexico,” says Enrique Ramos Flores, Secretary of Tourism for the state of Jalisco, which is home to the popular holiday destination on Mexico’s Pacific Coast. “Riviera Maya/Cancun has beautiful beaches, but it seems like you’re in Miami Beach.” It may be a bold statement, but authenticity certainly rings true for this Mexican destination on Banderas Bay, which features views of the nearby Sierra Madre Mountains, reports assistant editor, Ann Ruppenstein in this week's Travel Courier cover...
Avalon Adds India’s Ganges River To Lineup
Avalon Waterways has added a new river to its extensive portfolio – The Ganges. Starting in 2019, the line is adding the 56-passenger Ganges Voyager to its fleet. Built in 2015, the Voyager will be offered as part of a two-week itinerary which also includes stays in deluxe hotels in Dehli, Agra, and Jaipur, allowing travellers to see some of India’s most famed and beloved attractions – including the Taj Mahal during a sunrise visit – before they board the Voyager in Kolkata (formerly Calcutta). The six-night cruise will then take them at a leisurely pace to the cities of...
CostSaver Introduces New Pilgrimage Experiences
CostSaver is celebrating the Easter holiday season with its new 2018 Travel with Faith specialty program offering spiritually meaningful and faith-based immersive experiences. Each of the six pilgrimage experiences, starting at $111 per day, are specifically designed to provide a deeper and enriching understanding of these spiritual communities and the depth of each religious custom and tradition. “The Easter season ushers in a time of reflection and we have seen a heightened interest especially in our faith-based journeys that inspires Canadian clients to feel a renewed sense of...