Destinations
Walk in the Footsteps of Nelson Mandela
2018 marks the year that Nelson Mandela (Madiba) would have turned 100 and to celebrate his legacy Goway has put together a special tour commemorating his centenary. The “Walking in His Footsteps” experience highlights milestones and events that shaped the course of South African history during Mandela’s lifetime. This deluxe tour includes Madiba-inspired tourist attractions in Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town. In addition to highlighting the must-dos in these three cities, the tour includes such historic sites as the apartheid museum, Robben Island and the Nelson Mandela...
MSC Armonia To Homeport In Miami
Beginning Dec. 10, MSC Cruises' MSC Armonia will add Miami to its seven-night Cuba and Caribbean itinerary and will homeport there alongside MSC Divina and MSC Seaside. With the addition of Miami, guests will be able to enjoy an even richer itinerary across the Caribbean, as well as benefit from more in- and outbound travelling options for their cruise vacation. According to officials, MSC will be the only cruise line offering a seven-night program regularly including two days in Havana. MSC Armonia was the first ship in MSC Cruises’ $250 million Renaissance Program and was...
‘Green Light’ For St Patrick’s Celebrations
More than 250 iconic landmarks and sites around the world will be illuminated green over the coming days – as part of Tourism Ireland’s 2018 Global Greening initiative to celebrate the island of Ireland and St Patrick. Each year, Tourism Ireland’s Global Greening sees world famous sites such as the London Eye, Niagara Falls (pictured) and the Colosseum in Rome turning a shade of green to celebrate the Emerald Isle's national day (March 17). In Dublin, the “St Patrick Festival” kicked off yesterday. For five days, the capital city will be alive with culture and fun, with...
Sunwing Launches Summer Domestic Flight Program
Sunwing’s domestic summer flight service returns May 15 and travellers booking by April 15 can receive up to $200 per couple off their flight. Daily flights between Toronto and Vancouver are available from May 15 until Sept. 5. For Canadians looking to journey east, Sunwing offers flights to Newfoundland. Travellers can take advantage of Monday to Friday flights to St. John’s between June 13 and Sept. 5, twice-weekly flights to Gander on Tuesdays and Fridays between June 15 and Sept. 4 and weekly flights to Stephenville running on Wednesdays between June 13 and Sept....
Island Routes Appoints New Trade Marketing Manager
Island Routes Caribbean Adventures has appointed Morgan Ritch-Azan has been appointed as trade marketing manager. Ritch-Azan has more than nine years of hospitality and travel experience and will bring her passion for the Caribbean region to her new role. Most recently, she led marketing and franchise operations for Island Routes Caribbean Adventures, where she played an instrumental role in crafting creative strategy for the brand as well as providing key marketing support for all revenue areas of the business. Prior to that, Ritch-Azan worked with the development and transition...
Star Wars’ Hamill Joins Dublin celebrations
Tourism Ireland reports that Star Wars legend Mark Hamill will return to Ireland as International Guest of Honour of the St Patrick’s Festival Dublin. This new honourary role has been created to celebrate the achievements of those in the fields of business, arts, and the media who have a special connection with Ireland. Nothing could be more special in 2018 than the connection Hamill has with Ireland and its people after his captivating journey along the Wild Atlantic Way – from Skellig Michael to Cork and all the way up to Donegal – for the filming of the latest chapters in...
WestJet Launches Mexico City Service
WestJet has launched service to Mexico City from Calgary, to be followed by flights from Vancouver to the Mexican capital beginning today (March 15). “WestJet is proud to be at the forefront of expanding on vital trade and tourism linkages between Mexico and Canada,” said WestJet president Ed Sims. “Non-stop, year-round flights from Calgary and Vancouver to Mexico City connect the country to one of the most important major markets in the Americas and expand on growing opportunities for Canada/Mexico tourism.” WestJet begins service with four weekly flights between Calgary...
Culinary Star Puts Spotlight On Japan
The Japan National Tourism Organization used some culinary star power to promote Japanese dining opportunities during a Tuesday night Toronto reception. The JNTO had celebrity chef Susur Lee offer insights into Japanese cuisine at one of Lee's downtown Toronto restaurants, with Lee – who oversees several eateries, frequently appears on television and has visited Japan to learn about its food – praising the Asian nation's dishes. “I think it's one of the hot cuisines in the world,” he told PressToday, adding some ingredients used in Japanese dishes in Japan aren't available...