Destinations
Where Are Canadians Travelling To This Summer?
It seems Europe is the place to be this summer. Virtuoso has mined its data warehouse of more than $39.7 billion in transactions to reveal Canadians’ top choices for the upcoming 2017 summer travel season and it shows that upscale globetrotters are booking eternal European favourites for their travels, with a couple of other international destinations rounding out the list. The Virtuoso Top 10 most popular destinations for summer vacations based on future bookings: Italy; United Kingdom; Israel; United States; Germany; France; Spain; Netherlands; Greece; and Portugal. The Top...
Sunwing Direct to Acapulco
Sunwing is launching new direct winter service from Montreal to Acapulco, Mexico. Flights will begin Jan. 3, 2018 and operate through March 21, 2018. Situated in the heart of the Riviera Diamante district, Sunwing features the Resort Mundo Imperial, offering a world-class entertainment arena and outdoor esplanade complete with chic restaurants, boutiques and music venues. Guests can also take advantage of a range of sports and activities including three swimming pools, tennis courts and more. Also available is the Princess Mundo Imperial (pictured) which offers an on-site spa,...
Vegas Scores Big in Toronto
A Las Vegas road show featuring 24 tourism partners stopped by Toronto last night (May 16) and while the city's new NHL team is still a season away officials scored big with those in attendance. Held at the Vegas-like rooftop Lavelle Toronto, the evening's event included a trade show and chef's demonstration challenge with Lavelle chef Romain Avril. Las Vegas is coming off a banner year having hosted 42 million visitors, including 1.5 million from Canada, its top international market. And while Canadian numbers dipped slightly, Fernando Hurtado, international market manager, told...
Grenada: Spicing it up in the Caribbean
Authentic. Colourful. Instagram-able. There are many words to describe Grenada, but according to the Chief Executive Officer of the Grenada Tourism Authority, it's the people that truly define the destination, reports Press Today's Ann Ruppenstein. “We know about the beautiful beaches. We know about the waterfalls. We know about St. George's, the capital city, which is amazing. We know about our carnival, Spicemas.... We have fantastic diving all year around. We have amazing hiking,” says Patricia Maher. “We've got fantastic food and beverage of course, and last but not least...
On The Road In Cancun With CWT
PressToday's Emily McClung is in Cancun, Mexico this week at Carlson Wagonlit Travel's (CWT) international conference. The event is taking place at the Barcelo Maya Grand Resort and more than 160 travel agents and suppliers from across North America are attending. Conference festivities started out with WestJet hosting the group for a beach party. Stay tuned for more to...
Interjet Launches Montreal-Mexico City Service
Interjet is introducing new service from Canada to Mexico this summer. Starting July 13, Interjet will fly nonstop between Montreal’s Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport and Mexico City’s Aeropuerto Internacional Benito Juárez, as well as between Montreal and Cancun. “Our unique brand of lower fares with free checked bags using our Priority fare, more legroom between seats and great service has been embraced everywhere we fly,” said Interjet CEO José Luis Garza. “And Interjet is now in Canada to offer more choices and competition between the Canadian market and...
WestJet Returns to Phoenix-Mesa
WestJet reports it will once again operate flights to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport from Alberta this fall. After a successful inaugural season, twice-weekly non-stop flights from Calgary will begin Nov. 9 and a weekly flight from Edmonton begins Nov. 11. Seats are available for purchase now on WestJet.com. “The Phoenix East Valley has proven to be a popular market for Canadian air travellers. The new Gateway Airport service complements our existing schedule at Phoenix Sky Harbor and provides air travellers with exceptional connectivity between the entire Valley and many Canadian...
Breaking Records at RVC 2017
Rendez-vous Canada 2017 in Calgary wrapped up on May 12, posting record-breaking attendance numbers for the four-day conference and travel trade marketplace. The 1,840 delegates who attended RVC 2017 at the BMO Centre in Calgary was the most in the event’s 41-year history, reports PressToday's Ted Davis. This number took in 565 buyers – the highest number ever – who registered from 28 countries, demonstrating a strong global interest in Canada as a destination of choice. China led the pack with 101 buyers, followed by Canada with 90. The United States followed with 75...