Destinations
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...
Jamaica to Host 2019 Caribbean Travel Marketplace
The Caribbean's largest tourism marketing event will be held in Jamaica next year. The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) announced that the 37th edition of Caribbean Travel Marketplace will be held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre from Jan. 29 -31, 2019. The event will be held in collaboration with the Jamaica Ministry of Tourism, the Jamaica Hotel & Tourist Association and the Jamaica Tourist Board. Produced by CHTA, Caribbean Travel Marketplace brings together hotel and destination representatives; wholesalers and tour operators; online travel agencies;...
ACTA, CNTO Ready To Celebrate
ACTA and the China National Tourist Office (CNTO) are ready to celebrate the Canada-China Year of Tourism in 2018 and to mark the occasion, they've unveled a new Corporate Partnership. Through that Corporate Partnership, ACTA members can expect to have contact with CNTO representatives and access to the destinations geography, culture and experiences. Wenting Yang, director of the CNTO, said: “Partnering with ACTA will help us connect with the industry and expand our presence in this very important travel market. As we celebrate the Canada-China Year of Tourism, this partnership...
Dominican Hosting Three-Day Ottawa Celebration
The Embassy of the Dominican Republic is hosting a three-day celebration in Ottawa to commemorate the 174th anniversary of the country's independence. The event will take place from Feb. 27 to March 1 and will include educational seminars, a culinary festival, cultural exhibits and business meetings. According to Briunny Garabito Segura, Ambassador of the Dominican Republic to Canada, the event is a celebration of strong ties between the two countries. “Canadians have always been important to us in the Dominican Republic. In fact, Canadians were amongst the first repeat...
Authentic Quebec
It’s what one might call a good problem. Coming off a record year for tourism, Quebec officials are faced with the challenge of keeping the numbers going in 2018. Speaking with PressToday last night in Toronto as part of a two-city road show, Destination Quebec’s Juan Pablo Suarez said with Montreal celebrating its 375th anniversary last year, combined with Canada’s 150th anniversary celebrations, tourism numbers to Quebec soared. “Our challenge is to keep that momentum going,” he said. And to do that, Destination Quebec has come up with a strategy that focuses on...