Destinations
WestJet Connects Hamilton-Las Vegas
WestJet will begin non-stop service between Hamilton, Ont. and Las Vegas, effective Dec. 29. Service between John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport in Hamilton and McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas will operate twice weekly beginning Dec. 29, running through April 27,...
Goway Expands 2018 Central, South America Program
Goway Travel has released its 2018 Central and South America Travel Planner highlighted by new destinations and a variety of products. Officials say it’s a comprehensive selling tool for agents when it comes to South and Central America and the Polar regions. Goway’s travel module allows travellers formula to combine city stopovers with South America’s big-name attractions and boutique travel ideas, from Mexico to Patagonia and beyond. Itinerary choices are from three- to five-star level. New additions include: Norwegian Cruise Line sailings around South America; and...
WestJet Launches Montreal-Boston Service
WestJet had launched the start of service between Montreal and Boston, marking the last of three new routes introduced by the airline from Montreal this year. WestJet has significantly expanded its service to, from and within the province of Quebec in 2017,” said Brian Znotins, WestJet vice-president, Network Planning, Alliances and Corporate Development. “This expansion demonstrates our commitment to bring lower airfares to communities across Canada and create new opportunities for business and leisure travellers to get more value for their travel budgets.” WestJet began...
Sunwing Adds Antigua
Sunwing has added Antigua to its roster of sun destinations in the Caribbean. The tour operator will be offering year round service from Toronto, with direct weekly flights departing between Nov. 10 and Oct. 26, 2018, inclusive. There will also be a seasonal flight service from Montreal between Nov. 26 and March 18, 2018, inclusive. Those who travel with Sunwing to the island could be among the first guests to stay at the new Starfish Jolly Beach Resort (pictured). Other available properties include The Verandah Resort and Spa, the Pineapple Beach Club and St. James Club and...
VisitBritain Says Canada Is GREAT!
Canada is set to play a key role in Britain’s drive to spread the inbound tourism load more equitably throughout a nation where the capital city currently accounts for 53% of all inbound spend; leaving 35% for the rest of England, 8% for Scotland and 2% for Wales, reports Quebec editor, Mike Dunbar in this week's digital edition of Canadian Travel Press. This country is already playing its part as a top-ten tourist provider but, more importantly, as a market that bucks the London-centric trend and is more likely than most to explore what the rest of the British Isles has to...
WestJet Adds Service Between Nanaimo, Comox and YVR
WestJet has unveiled plans to begin operating daily, year-round service from Nanaimo Airport and Comox Valley Airport to Vancouver International Airport on WestJet Encore. “WestJet is looking forward to providing Nanaimo and Comox with improved connectivity into the broader WestJet network,” said Brian Znotins, WestJet vice-president, Network Planning, Alliances and Corporate Development. “WestJet Encore’s Bombardier Q400s offer an affordable, quick and comfortable option for leisure and business travellers looking to hop back and forth between the island communities and...
Sunwing Set To Resume Camaguey Flights
Sunwing has confirmed it will be resuming flights to Camaguey, Cuba as per its original schedule from Nov. 1. According to officials, all hotels in Camaguey will be fully re-opened in time for the first flights. Flights into Cayo Coco will be available once more from Nov. 7. Flights to Cayo Santa Maria will recommence from Nov. 10 onwards from Montreal, while services from Toronto and Quebec City have been rescheduled from Nov. 11. (Flights to all other Cuban destinations are already operating as normal.) Sunwing has been working closely with the local authorities and their...
California Activates Crisis Communications Plan
As fires continue to threaten communities across California, Visit California has activated its Crisis Communications Plan to keep potential visitors up to date on what’s happening. Visit California’s web site, call centre and social media channels are all communicating accurate and up-to-date information to potential visitors around the world. “Our network of international offices is analyzing media coverage to inform ongoing response efforts. All 13 international offices are working with travel trade partners in each market, providing the latest information on areas impacted...