Destinations
Goway Launches 2018/2019 Downunder Brochure
Goway has unveiled its new 2018/2019 Downunder brochure, highlighted by tours to Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific – from private touring to cruises, family vacations and youth working holidays to luxury VIP travel arrangements. New for 2018/2019: Revamped and upgraded itineraries for Holidays of a Lifetime: Waltzing Matilda, Best of Australia, and Best of New Zealand. These small group escorted itineraries come with Goway’s promise of something special. Great Barrier Reef Dive and Sail Adventure in the Whitsundays. New Zealand Cruising: Luxury overnight...
CNY Travel Rush Dented by Flight Cancellations
Chinese New Year (CNY) is just around the corner, kicking off a migration of travellers that is the largest such travel event on the planet on an annual basis. The deep family obligations implied by CNY trigger a wave of homecoming journeys that gets bigger each year. 2018 is no exception, and the travel rush to hometowns and family gatherings is now underway, most notably in mainland China. This year, an anticipated 2.9 billion trips are underway in China, which celebrates the Chinese New Year period for as long as 40 days, and calls the entire event the Spring Festival. Upcoming...
Celebrity Unveils New Discovery Collection
From an exclusive tour of Italy’s Amalfi Coast, to a private limoncello tasting in Malta, Celebrity Cruises’ new Celebrity Discovery Collection opens up the world for intimate groups of curious travellers through carefully curated shore excursions. The first tours in the growing collection will be offered in the Western Mediterranean, with more tours being added globally throughout 2018. The Celebrity Discovery Collection was designed with both the seasoned wanderer and new-to-cruise in mind. The tours range from eclectic, off-the-beaten-path adventures for the naturally curious...
Puerto Vallarta Sets New Occupancy Rate Record
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico has set a new record in hotel occupancy and international arrivals, receiving even more visitors than expected in 2017. Puerto Vallarta’s Hotel Association has reported that Puerto Vallarta, which is currently celebrating its 100th year anniversary, had a 75.6% occupancy rate for the year. Similarly, Puerto Vallarta’s International Airport (PVR) received 3,093,200 international passengers, according to Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico, which runs the airport. Visitors from the United States make up the largest percentage of international arrivals with...
2017 Setting New Records For Canada
With newly released and record-setting November arrival numbers, Destination Canada is on track for a record 2017 and is counting down to Feb. 20 when preliminary end-of-year arrivals information will be released. In November, Canada welcomed more than one million international travellers, the best November ever, bringing year-to-date arrivals to almost 19.5 million, just shy of the 19.98 million total arrivals in 2016 and 2002’s record 20.06 million. Key highlights for November include Mexico, which continues to see exceptional growth, up 64% over November 2016, and Asia-Pacific...
Air Transat Delivers Portugal Year-Round
As more and more Canadians discover the wonders of Portugal, Transat is pleased to offer customers an enhanced array of packages, including in the beach resort destinations of Cascais and Estoril. And with flights to Portugal out of Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal in both winter and summer, Air Transat is the carrier of choice for those eager to explore the southwestern tip of the Iberian Peninsula. Transat offers a wide selection of accommodations in Portugal to match travellers' preferred type of stay: in-town apartments with kitchenettes, beach resort complexes with or without meal...
Trafalgar : 100% Definite Departures for Italy, Ireland
Trafalgar has announced that all 2018 Italy and Ireland departures are now deemed definite. The tour operator is also offering an Early Payment Discount of 7.5% on 2018 Europe and Britain bookings when booked and paid by Feb. 28. Trafalgar reports it has seen a significant increase in Canadians travelling to Italy and Ireland over the last six months. “At Trafalgar, we are completely focused on always being #AgentsFirst, ensuring they are fully equipped to respond to customer demand and sell our guided holidays with confidence and ease,” said Wolf Paunic, president of...
Get Ready For Carnival In Haiti
One of Haiti's historic hotels is encouraging travellers to visit the Caribbean destination to celebrate Carnival 2018 next month. Marc Pierre-Louis, general manager of Le Plaza Hotel, said this year's festival, the theme of which is “Ayiti sou wout chanjman” (Haiti on the road to change), is “a celebration of who we are as a people. It is a time when the whole nation comes together. The music is transcending, the energy is pulsating ... it's a much needed break from the stresses of life for locals as well as for our guests, it is a remedy for the soul.” The national...