Destinations
Air Transat Cancels Puerto Rico Flights
In the light of the latest information on the situation in the Caribbean, Air Transat has announced it is cancelling flights to Puerto Rico for the 2017-2018 winter season. In order to meet the needs of its customers, the airline will expand service to Mexico. Air Transat will resume operations in San Juan, Puerto Rico for the 2018-2019 winter season. Customers who had a reservation for Puerto Rico will be able to change it for any other Air Transat destination or obtain a full...
Rejuvenating Influence
The Caribbean Tourism Organization's secretary general Hugh Riley believes travel agents are a growing force in booking travel to the region, reports assistant editor, Ann Ruppenstein in this week's digital edition of Canadian Travel Press. “Travel agents are major influencers in booking travel to the Caribbean and getting more so than before,” he tells Canadian Travel Press. Riley continued: “I saw a statistic recently that in North America the section of the population that is the fastest growing user of travel agents are millennials. Who knew? So yes, travel agents are...
Infamous John Lennon and Yoko Ono Suite Reopens
All Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel officials are saying is give the redone John Lennon and Yoko Ono Suite a chance. Montreal's Queen Elizabeth reopened earlier this year after being closed for over a year for a $140-million renovation project which sees the reopening its John Lennon and Yoko Ono Suite. Suite number 1742 housed John Lennon and Yoko Ono for a week in late May of 1969 when they staged their “bed-in for peace,” an event which drew celebrities and media personalities alike to the hotel, and which also prompted some other guests to unsuccessfully ask hotel management...
Trafalgar Takes Vatican VIP Experiences to the Next Level
Trafalgar has unveiled four new exclusive after-hours experiences within the Vatican that will be available to its guests during the 2018 operating season. Having offered exclusive access to private dining within the Ethnological Museum for the past two years, Trafalgar has now announced further VIP dining opportunities within the hallowed city. Guests travelling on Contrasts of Italy, Grand European, Best of Italy & Sicily and Rome Explorer will enjoy al fresco dining under Italian summer skies at the Cortile del Giardino Quadrato (square garden). Adverse weather contingency is...
Off The Beaten Path In Ireland
Between increased air access, the ease of getting around and visitor arrivals from Canada growing to 203,000 last year, there are many reasons for agents to sell Ireland, but Debbie Moran, trade engagement advisor for Failte Ireland can add to the list. As a means of attracting more travellers, she says the tourism development authority frequently reinvigorates Ireland's tourism offer as a holiday destination, reports assistant editor, Ann Ruppenstein in this week's digital edition of Travel Courier. “Ireland as a nation doesn't actually get the visitor spread evenly,” she says....
Puerto Shares ‘Bucket List’ Promotion
Meet Puerto Rico (MPR), the destination marketing organization responsible for attracting meetings, conventions, trade shows, sporting events and incentive groups to Puerto Rico, has launched the “Check Off Your Bucket List” promotion – with one message – Puerto Rico’s meetings industry is here, from the Convention Center to member hotels to many attractions and experiences. The industry is currently moving from a period of assessment to engagement – with the “intent to maintain its appeal as one of the most desired meeting and convention destinations in the...
Aspen-Snowmass Set To Mark 50 Years
Aspen-Snowmass' largest skiing option is getting ready to mark its first half-century of hosting schussers. The Colorado ski hill of Snowmass – one of four hills that collectively make up Aspen-Snowmass – will be 50 years old on Dec. 15 and the hill is enabling people planning to hit its slopes on that date to save money, with Dec. 15 lift tickets being US$6.50, the same price they were when the hill first opened. “It's been astonishing to see the response to the celebration,” Aspen Skiing Company spokesman Jeff Hanle said in Toronto Tuesday. More than 12,000 Dec. 15 lift...
Holiday Inn Express Opens in Kissimmee
Following a multi-million dollar renovation, InterContinental Hotels Group reports the opening of the newly renovated 162-room Holiday Inn Express and Suites, South Lake Buena Vista. The hotel, formerly the independent Inn at Calypso Cay Hotel Orlando, is located less than five miles from Orlando’s theme parks. Amenities include three pools, waterslides, a poolside bar, splash pads, sports court and more. The hotel also provides a tour desk to help guests plan their vacation and complimentary transportation to nearby theme parks. As part of the transition to the Holiday Inn...