Destinations
BikeHike Set to Kick Off 2017/18 Patagonia Season
BikeHike Adventures reports that company founder Trish Sare will personally kick off the adventure company's Patagonia season by leading the company's first 2017/18 Argentina departure. By personally leading BikeHike Adventure's On the Trail of Argentina's Patagonia tour (Oct.21-27), Sare wishes to draw attention to how distinctive Argentina's Patagonia is as an adventure destination. Patagonia offers up raw nature on an enormous scale and attracts travellers from around the globe. While Argentina's Patagonia shares some similarities with Chile's Patagonia, Sare points out that...
Tourism In A Time Of Uncertainty
Tourism has been the shining star of the US economy since the 2008-09 financial crisis. Business confidence is high but there’s also uncertainty that the current administration’s seat-of-the-pants policy-making decisions could jeopardize future growth potential, reports Montreal editor, Mike Dunbar in this week's digital edition of Canadian Travel Press. Those were the key talking points in a `What the Economy is Telling Us About Travel’ presentation, delivered by Tourism Economics president Adam Sacks at the recent Destinations International annual convention in...
Air New Zealand Increasing Capacity From Vancouver
Canadians now have more accessibility to Middle Earth. Air New Zealand is growing its Vancouver-Auckland operation by nearly 20% from January-July 2018, providing travellers with greater choice and flexibility. During the first half of the January peak period, the airline will increase services from seven to eight flights per week, making it easier than ever for Canadians to escape the cold. Regional general manager Americas Nick Judd says this extra capacity is a direct result of the increased demand for travel in the South Pacific region and the importance of Vancouver in the...
airberlin Introducing Toronto Service
airberlin is set to expand its flights from North America in summer of 2018. airberlin is planning for the most extensive schedule in its history with around 100 long-haul flights per week, including Toronto-Dusseldorf service four times a week. The red-and-white airberlin jets will depart as of May 1, 2018 to the North Rhine-Westphalian state capital in Germany. Tickets from Canada are now available for...
Sunwing Returns to Sept-Îles
Sunwing has announced it will be returning to Sept-Îles this winter for a ninth consecutive season, offering regular Wednesday flight service to Cancun, Mexico. Flights will operate from Dec. 13 to April 11, 2018 inclusive. Accommodation options available from Sunwing include the Riu Dunamar, slated to open later this year, and the Viva Wyndham Azteca (pictured), set in a former fishing village along the Riviera...
Spotlight on Spain
Moor(e?) power to Trafalgar and the Tourist Office of Spain... The tour operator and the tourist board teamed up for a Wednesday night showing of the movie The Trip to Spain, featuring British funnymen Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon exploring the Iberian nation, and in doing so seeing some of the reminders of the long-ago Moorish civilization that left still-standing structures that today draw huge numbers of tourists. And their travels provided opportunities for banter that showcased their comedic skills, with at one point the duo jokingly confusing Moor with late British actor Roger...
Globus Family Unveils New African Safari Options
The Globus family of brands is inviting travellers to make their African dreams a reality with a series of nine- to 15-day African Safaris next year, including two new Cosmos tours – the nine-day On Safari in Kenya and the 14-day South Africa: From the Cape to Kruger. “Our tours are designed to combine the best of immersive experiences – from encountering chimps and elephants in safe sanctuaries to meeting Cape Town chefs in their own kitchens,” says Stéphanie Bishop, managing director in Canada for the Globus family of brands, whose escorted tour portfolios comprise top-rated...
Anderson Still Offering New Zealand Savings
Anderson Vacations is advising agents that travellers have just a few weeks left to save on New Zealand and Grand Pacific Tours vacation options. Savings are available on 200 plus guaranteed departures and five styles of touring for the New Zealand 2017/2018 travel season. Anderson is the exclusive provider of Grand Pacific Tours in Canada. Those booking by Aug. 31 will save NZ$500 per person on select departures in September, October and December, as well as April and May 2018 and NZ$250 on any other travel month. Grand Pacific specializes in coach tours across New Zealand...