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I Travel For …
It's the question that everybody is asking: “Why do you travel?” Well, Visit Britain isn't asking anymore, instead it has been listening to the answers that Canadians have been giving to that question and the result is its new marketing campaign – “I Travel For ...” – that it launched to a select group of travel trade types in Toronto last night. “Canada is an important inbound tourism market for VisitBritain,” observed the tourism agency's executive vice-president, Americas, Gavin Landry during the evening presentation. “Our new campaign aims to build on the...
A Passion For Germany
The German National Tourist Office held a VIP event in Toronto last night to update travel trade on the Oberammergau Passion Play 2020, a massive production that is performed every 10 years. Special guests included Christian Stueckl, director of the Passion Play 2020, and Frederik Mayer, who played Jesus in the 2010 production. The history of the play, which has become a bucket-list item for many travellers, is fascinating. In 1633 Oberammergau villagers promised to perform the suffering, death and resurrection of Christ every 10th year as a way to end the plague that was...
Become an Orlando Travel Expert
Travel agents now have an improved online training resource to help boost their Orlando knowledge and increase sales, while becoming an “Orlando Travel Expert” and gaining exclusive benefits. The Orlando Travel Academy, the destination’s most comprehensive training tool to date, provides new content on all aspects of Orlando – including what’s new for 2018 and helping agents provide increased value for their customers’ vacation experiences. It is available for the first time in a mobile-friendly version. “The newest edition of the Orlando Travel Academy brings the...
Crystal Unveils New Moselle River Itineraries
Taking to the river less travelled, Crystal is introducing new 10-day “Enchanting Moselle” itineraries aboard Crystal Bach, round-trip from Amsterdam through Germany and the Netherlands, beginning May 28, 2019 through Dec. 24. The voyages feature five new ports of call through the vineyard-flanked Moselle River, considered to be one of the most breathtaking stretches of river in Europe. Guests can experience world-class Rieslings and the famous vintages of the Mosel Wine Region in Bernkastel, the medieval charm and Roman ruins of Trier, and the stunning architecture of Reichsburg...
Discover Egypt With Lindblad Expeditions
Lindblad Expeditions has announced its return to Egypt with the 13-day journey, Passage Through Egypt. The adventure combines explorations of Cairo and stays at the Nile Ritz-Carlton and the historic Mena House, with a six-night cruise on the Nile aboard the 42-guest Oberoi Philae. The Egyptian Museum in Cairo, sites along the Nile including Abu Simbel and Giza are included. Participants will travel via private aircraft for all internal flights, and be accompanied by Egyptologist guides versed in culture, art, history, and archaeology. Many who have worked with Lindblad for...
Ethiopian Provides Non-Stop Toronto-Africa Link
Ethiopian Airlines Canada reports that effective Feb. 18 it will operate the first-ever, return non-stop service between Addis Ababa and Toronto. This will eliminate the return fuel stop in Dublin, Ireland, and reduce the flying time by two hours. The carrier will be providing the only non-stop service both ways from Toronto to Africa. “We are very excited by this news for our valued customers. With increased direct flights from Toronto to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, we want travellers to know that this adds extra convenience when flying to and from Africa,” said Birhan Abate,...
Prince Rewards Agents
Prince Resorts Hawaii has just launched the 2018 Plumeria Rewards -- a new loyalty program for travel agents. Plumeria Rewards is available at all three Prince Resorts Hawaii properties: Prince Waikiki, Mauna Kea Beach Hotel and Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel. The program was developed to create loyalty for booking agents and enrollment in the program is free. For complete information and to enroll in the program, go to...
Vienna Posts Strong 2017 Results
Vienna is reporting that 2017 was the “best year ever” for tourism, with 15.5 million visitor bednights – that's 3.7% more than in 2016 and it represents a new all-time high. In the record year 2017 Vienna recorded 15,510,000 visitor bednights (up 3.7%) and 7,097,000 arrivals (up 3.1%). Vienna's 10 top performing markets were headed by Germany, Austria, the USA, the United Kingdom and Italy. Spain, Russia, Switzerland and France rounded out the top 10. The destination also reported strong growth South Korea, Australia, Brazil and India. The Viennese hospitality sector has...