Destinations
Montreal Ferris Wheel Set For July Opening
Montreal's new La Grande Roue ferris wheel will start operating in the Old Port in mid-July. The ride will offer panoramic 60-metre-high views of the river, Old Montreal, downtown and the mountain. The ferris wheel will operate year-round from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., giving visitors a chance to enjoy a day or evening view from an air-conditioned cabin (heated in winter). There will also be a bar, bistro and coffee shop on...
Air Canada Launches New Routes From YVR
Air Canada kicked off its summer early last week with the launch of two new international routes from Vancouver to Nagoya and Frankfurt (pictured), marking the beginning of the airline's summer season. In total, AC plans to launch 11 new international non-stop routes this summer from Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal. “Nothing says summer like winging off to an exciting foreign destination, and Air Canada is pleased to offer its customers more options than ever this year. Through our ongoing international expansion, we are adding 11 new routes touching three continents beginning...
Discover Los Angeles
Discover Los Angeles, in partnership with the Los Angeles County Arts Commission, has released the Discover L.A. app, a sleekly designed, pocket guide exclusively made for those looking to optimize their experience in the City of Angels. Packed with rich content and tailored for those looking to explore the best of Los Angeles, the iOS app launch coincides with the start of the busy summer travel season and is available for free download at http://www.discoverlosangeles.com/app. Thematically synced to deliver personalized content based on weather, time and distance, the app culls...
On The Road At IPW 2017
Visit Georgia helped kick off this year's IPW 2017 travel trade conference and marketplace in Washington D.C. with a reception for the Canadian delegation of product buyers and media, reports Press Today's Ted Davis from the show. The "Georgia Film Inspired peception" was held on an outdoor deck at the Marriott Marquis hotel during a perfect evening. Georgia hosts included (I. to r.) Mindy Shea of Visit Savannah, Kevin Langston of Georgia Tourism, Tracy Vaughan of Georgia Tourism, and Joseph Marinelli of Visit Savannah. Also attending the Visit Georgia reception were Dave...
Sandals Purchases Saint Lucia Golf Course
Fore! Sandals Resorts International (SRI) is in the process of purchasing Saint Lucia Golf Club, the island’s premier golfing facility and only 18-hole course. Acquisition of the course is expected to be complete within 30 days, marking another moment of significant expansion in Saint Lucia by SRI. Earlier this year, Sandals Resorts introduced its over-the-water suite concept to Saint Lucia, debuting the island’s first over-the-water bungalows and serenity chapel at Sandals Grande St. Lucian, one of three resorts in the destination. The company plans to begin its fourth resort,...
Europe Stays Strong
A longtime Toronto travel agent says his travel agency continues to see strong interest in travel to Europe in the wake of the devastating Manchester bombing, with travellers possibly deciding to book Europe trips as a show of defiance to those who carried out the attack and their sympathizers, reports Ian Stalker in this week's digital edition of Travel Courier. At least 22 concert-goers were killed by a suicide bomber who may have been operating with other Islamic extremists. A number of Manchester residents were detained by police after ongoing raids after the attack and British...
Sunwing Introduces YVR-Montego Bay Service
Beginning Dec. 19 and available weekly until April 3, 2018, Sunwing will be operating direct flights this winter and early next spring from Vancouver to Montego Bay, Jamaica. Travellers can choose between a stay at one of the tour operator’s resorts or a cruise package on board the newly refurbished TUI Discovery 2 that begins sailing from Montego Bay in November. Exclusively offered by Sunwing, TUI Discovery 2 offers a host of amenities, including a rock climbing wall, mini-golf course, spa, fitness centre and two pools. Passengers can choose from eight different dining options....
Welcome to the USA
Is it a perception issue or is it political reality that’s been putting the squeeze on America’s travel and tourism of late? That’s the question we posed to Brand USA chief executive Chris Thompson in the final run-up to this year’s mammoth IPW trade show and he came down firmly on the side of perception, reports Quebec editor, Mike Dunbar in this week's digital edition of Canadian Travel Press. According to Thompson, Brand USA is faced with market negativity that’s being fueled by a backlash to some of the early policy decisions of the Trump administration. He...