Destinations
ACV Puts the Spotlight on Antigua
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) is putting the spotlight on Antigua, known for its white-sand beaches and as a true haven for those with relaxation in mind. In partnership with Elite Island Resorts, ACV offers packages to The Verandah Resort & Spa, St. James's Club & Villas, Pineapple Beach Club and the Galley Bay Resort & Spa, with year-round service out of Toronto aboard Air Canada. The Verandah Resort & Spa – An all-inclusive four-star resort with 200 suites and beachfront properties ideal for weddings and families. This resort is part of the Play program, which...
Switzerland Reports Record Numbers
Switzerland is a big hit with Canadians. According to tourism data from the Swiss Federal Office of Statistics, Canadian arrivals and overnights increased again in 2017 compared to the previous year, concluding in another record year. The latest numbers show an increase of 11.2% in Canadian arrivals in Switzerland in 2017, for a total of 115,180. According to final 2017 figures, the number of overnight stays was 247,764, an increase of 9.1% compared to 2016 (only overnights in Swiss hotels and youth hostels; vacation homes, other kinds of accommodation and visits with friends and...
Emerald Expands Southeast Asia Cruise Lineup
As the popularity of European river cruising continues to soar, Emerald Waterways is offering experienced travellers – looking for more destinations to explore – a newly expanded offering of cruises and tours in Southeast Asia. The 2019 program features nine river cruise itineraries on the Mekong River in Vietnam and Cambodia, and – new in 2019 – on the Irrawaddy River in Myanmar. To entice travellers looking to explore this magical part of the globe, Emerald Waterways is offering guests their choice of free, round-trip airfare on itineraries of 12 days or longer, and a $350...
Star Clippers Great Way To Explore Indonesia
Few countries offer more cultural and geographic diversity than Indonesia and a great way to discover this destination by water with Star Clippers. Star Clippers starts and ends its Indonesia sailing season with 14-night sailings between Singapore and Bali, and from May through October offers an assortment of seven-, 10- and 11-night sailings round trip from Bali covering East and West coast Indonesia. Following are six great reasons why a Star Clippers sailing in the waters around Indonesia aboard a majestic tall ship is the ideal way to discover the colour, culture and diversity...
Regent Seven Seas Expands Cuba Program
Luxury line Regent Seven Seas Cruises is adding more visits to Cuba on two itineraries in 2019 and 2020. Seven Seas Mariner will offer the line’s first immersive Cuba itinerary on its Oct. 15, 2019 voyage, calling on Havana, Cienfuegos and Santiago de Cuba, providing guests more opportunities to engage in group, people-to-people activities intended to enhance contact with the Cuban people, and to immerse in the island’s culture. Havana is also being added into Seven Seas Navigator’s April 25, 2020 voyage. As part of Regent's most-inclusive luxury experience, guests have a wide...
Bahamas ‘Hot,’ As Tourism Numbers Remain Robust
While he could have been referring to the weather, Bahamas tourism minister Dionisio D'Aguilar made it clear that when he said the destination is “hot” during an industry luncheon yesterday in Toronto he was talking about tourism. Following a slow start to 2017, tourism to The Bahamas has taken off with the end of the year ending on a high note and early numbers and projections for 2018 taking off. “2018 is trending upwards, and we're extremely optimistic for a robust year,” said D'Aguilar. “In short, The Bahamas is hot right now.” Early numbers from Canada show...
Cayman Tourism Numbers Remain Strong
Following 2017’s record-breaking year for air and cruise arrivals into the Cayman Islands, arrivals for 2018 are off to a record-breaking start. A total of 39,185 stay-over visitors were recorded for the month of January, an increase of 23.87% over 2017 and the best January in recorded arrivals history. It is the eighth consecutive month (June 2017 through January 2018) that the Cayman Islands has had record-breaking growth. The 23.87% growth is the highest percent growth increase for a January in 12 years and is 13.9% higher than January 2015, the previous highest January in...
L.A. Insider Specialist Program Launched
Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board (L.A. Tourism) has launched “L.A. Insider,” a new online training tool for travel agents. The mobile and tablet-friendly program is the first of its kind for L.A. Tourism. It has been designed to help the travel trade better sell the city and stay up-to-date with its latest offerings. A record 48.3 million tourists visited L.A. in 2017, a figure that is expected to reach 50 million by 2020. “We’re proud to launch such an advanced training program, one that will help our clients discover L.A. like an insider and sell L.A. like an...