Destinations
Porter Adds Fredericton Flights
Porter Airlines has added Fredericton, N.B to its roster of Atlantic Canada destinations. Flights begin Sept. 12, 2017, with daily non-stop service between Ottawa and Fredericton, and continuing service on the same aircraft to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport. A detailed schedule is available at http://www.flyporter.com, with flights now available for booking. Robert Deluce, president and CEO of Porter Airlines, said of the new service: “Porter has received tremendous support from Atlantic Canada communities and we’re looking forward to adding service to New Brunswick’s...
Air Transat Celebrates Montreal to Tel Aviv
Air Transat celebrated the start of its new direct Montreal-Tel Aviv flight recently with an event held at the official residence of Canada’s ambassador to Israel. Launching its inaugural flight on June 18, Air Transat is the first Canadian airline to offer a flight between the two metropolises, twice a week. Also available from Toronto with a connection in Montreal, this new flight on Airbus A330-200 aircraft consisting of 332 seats will allow travellers to enjoy an unparalleled experience with Air Transat, named Best North American Leisure Airline five years in a row. Gilles...
Air Canada Takes Off To Iceland
Air Canada has launched service to its newest international destination, with Air Canada Rouge operating flights from Toronto to Reykjavik, Iceland. The new, non-stop service will operate this summer four days a week from Toronto and three days a week from Montreal. Benjamin Smith, president, passenger airlines, Air Canada, said: “Iceland's rugged beauty and intriguing cultural attractions are making it a prime destination for travellers seeking new adventures and Air Canada is pleased to be the only Canadian airline and only Star Alliance carrier in North America to serve the...
Staying Calm And Carrying On
Well this is good news, ForwardKeys reports that tourists flying to the United Kingdom this summer appear so far to be relatively undaunted by recent terror attacks. ForwardKeys predicts future travel patterns by analyzing 16 million booking transactions a day. Looking ahead, the latest data shows that, as of June 17th, forward bookings for international arrivals in London for the months of July and August are currently 12% ahead of what they were at the same point last year. This is a significantly more positive position than the European average, which is currently 7.8%...
Hong Kong’s Hidden Treasures
The British flag is gone now, but it once flew over this fishing village as it grew to be a global powerhouse of trade, commerce and tourism on the eastern edge of Asia, reports western editor, Ted Davis in this week's digital edition of Travel Courier. Arriving in 1841, British occupiers saw enormous potential in the way that Hong Kong Island and the Kowloon mainland circled Victoria Bay (now Victoria Harbour) to create an ideal, sheltered port – not to mention a commanding market position next door to China, in a stunning geographic location. Now, a sea of distinctive business...
Free Korea Transit Tours From Incheon Airport
Travel agents attending a recent dinner sponsored by the Korea Tourism Organization and Incheon International Airport were pleased to hear about the Free Transit Tours being offered to travellers. The no-cost programs are designed for passengers who have just a few hours to spare in Korea while waiting for their connecting flights. For instance, a two-hour tour would be suitable for a traveller who has at least four hours to wait for their connection through Incheon. The programs are now being promoted through agent channels only, said the KTO, which co-hosted the dinner for...
Exploring Our Own Backyard
According to new data from the Expedia Group, domestic travel is on the rise in Canada. In fact in 2016, travel demand by Canadians to domestic cities rose 15% compared to 2015. And that trend continued to increase in the first quarter of 2017, which saw over 10% more demand than in 2016. With domestic travellers accounting for over 60% of the country’s demand, Canadian hoteliers have every reason to shift their strategic focus to local tourism. David Debeule, Canada area manager for Expedia, observed: “As Canada celebrates 150 years of Confederation, the trend toward domestic...
Travel Masters Acquires Altec Travel
Vancouver's Travel Masters has acquired Altec Travel's retail division – a move that is part of the company's growth and acquisition strategy. Altec Travel was established in 1978 and is an independent travel agency and a consolidator representing all the major airlines departing from Vancouver. This agency serves clients all over British Columbia with a strong base in corporate travel, safari and cruises. James Shearer, chief operating officer at Travel Masters, explained: “With two travel agency acquisitions in the first half of 2017, we are firmly setting our sights on...