Destinations
On The Road With The NHL
With much fanfare and a who's who of the National Hockey League, Las Vegas hosted the NHL Awards last night (June 21), as well as the expansion draft for the new Vegas Golden Knights, who begin play next season, reports Press Today's Greg Coates, who was on hand for the stellar event. In fact, as you can see in the photo, Coates got the chance to meet Montreal Canadiens' goaltender, Carey Price, during the awards ceremonies. The event was held at a packed T-Mobile Arena, located just off The Strip in Las Vegas, and aired live on television. Canada was certainly well...
A Leader In Innovation
Sandals Resorts International (SRI) is sharing its plans for its newest resort in Saint Lucia – the all-suite Sandals LaSource St. Lucia. The resort is located along Pigeon Island Beach and adjacent to Sandals Grande St. Lucian, Sandals LaSource St. Lucia will be the fourth Sandals Resorts property in Saint Lucia, expanding Sandals’ exclusive exchange program to “Stay at One, Play at Four.” The resort, which breaks ground later this year, will introduce three new restaurant concepts to the brand, the American-inspired Tavern, Greek restaurant Éros and an authentic noodle...
Air Transat Celebrates Its Service To France
As it celebrates its 30th anniversary year, Air Transat is kicking off its summer season with an enhanced flight program to France, its most important destination in Europe. With some 360,000 seats offered annually and an increase in capacity on all its routes to France thanks to its wide-body Airbus A330 aircraft, Air Transat has been a leader in holiday travel in the French market for nearly 30 years. This year again, the airline offers direct flights from Montreal to seven of the ten major cities in France, including Paris (since 1988); Lyon, Nantes, Toulouse and Nice (since 1990);...
Become A California STAR Specialist
Baxter Travel Media and Visit California invite agents to take part in a free webinar next Wednesday, June 28. Join Alison Theodore, Travel Trade Manager, as she gets webinar attendees started with Visit California's STAR Training Program. Agents will have the opportunity to make selling California easier, keep up-to-date with what’s new and exciting in the golden state, and immerse themselves in the destination with videos, image galleries & more. Participate in the webinar for your chance to win a Visit California backpack filled with fabulous California swag and a bottle...
Curio Collection by Hilton Debuts in Asia Pacific
The Sanya Yazhou Bay Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton, is open, the first Curio Collection property in Greater China and Asia Pacific. Located on the West Coast of Hainan Island's southernmost city, Sanya Yazhou Bay Resort is only a short drive from renowned attractions to discover such as Dongtian Park, Nanshan Temple and the unique Tianya Haijiao. Sanya Yazhou Bay Resort's 267 rooms and suites include large soaking tubs and boast panoramic views of the sea, pool or tropical gardens. Other amenities include five food and beverage options – including a rooftop bar, a...
AC Launches Daily Montreal-Washington Flights
Air Canada has started daily year-round service between Montreal and Washington Dulles (IAD). In addition to well-timed connections to Air Canada's extensive network to Europe and North Africa, flights offer one-stop service to/from Quebec and Eastern Canada including Bagotville, Sept-Îles, Quebec City, Fredericton, Moncton, Bathurst, Saint John and Halifax. “We are happy to once again operate Montreal-Washington Dulles (IAD) flights that complement our existing twice daily flights to Washington National Airport and strengthen our market presence in the Washington, D.C., Metro...
Cuba Restrictions A Step Backward
Both the UNWTO and the WTTC have condemned the Trump Administration decision to restore travel restrictions to Cuba. The UNWTO's secretary-general, Taleb Rifai said that it “represents a step backwards and [is] a strong attack on the freedom of travel.” While David Scowsill, president & CEO of the WTTC, said that: “The Cuban people are directly benefiting from increased business and leisure travel to Havana. Travel brings income to the people who work in our industry. President Trump’s statements indicate that the Cuban people, rather than the government will be hit by...
Fort Worth Wishes Canada A Happy 150th
In celebration of Canada’s 150th anniversary, Fort Worth is sending birthday wishes to the country through an advertising, public relations and social media campaign – including special offers for Canadians – courtesy of the Fort Worth Convention & Visitors Bureau (FWCVB). More than 92,000 Canadians visit Fort Worth each year (two-thirds leisure, one-third business). “Canada is a priority international market for us,” said Bob Jameson, FWCVB president and CEO. “Non-stop flights from Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary and Montreal via American Airlines, Air Canada and...