Destinations
ACV Puts Spotlight On Florida
The Air Canada Vacations Roadshow presented by Visit Florida rolled into town last night (April 18), providing travel agents with updates on what’s new in the Sunshine State, reports Press Today's Ann Ruppenstein who was on hand for the event. “We’re very excited to be here to highlight all the wonderful product offerings we have in this wonderful destination,” says Dianne Pedroso, ACV area sales manager, Toronto West to Niagara Region. “We just launched an exciting sale this month called the Florida Frenzy! sale, where we’re actually offering up to 50% off select hotel...
Soul.City Launches Cityzen
Montreal start-up, Soul.City Group Inc. has launched Cityzen – a community of world travellers who want to experience city discovery in a completely different way. Beginning with the realization that guide books do not take into account the notion of 'How I feel right now,' the Soul.City app lets visitors and locals alike discover cities through their feelings. Free walking itineraries of 2, 4, or 6 hours may be selected from a suggested list of moods. Since its launch in February 2016, the application has attracted thousands of users on both sides of the Atlantic and it's now...
TTC Offers A Taste Of Thailand
Those visiting Thailand can have good pad Thai in a good Thai pad. Press Today's Ian Stalker attended an event hosted by The Travel Corporation and The Tourism Authority of Thailand in Toronto on Tuesday that promoted both The Travel Corporation's Asian program and Thai food and lodging options. Kayla Shubert of the TAT's Canadian office told those attending that Bangkok is famed for its street food but is also seeing a growing upscale tourism infrastructure that includes popular rooftop dining options. The city is also known for its many upscale hotels. Shubert conceded that...
And The Winners Are
The German National Tourist Office (GNTO), along with its German and Canadian partners, has announced the winners of prizes for those who attend the recent Germany Webinar Series with Travel Courier. The winner of the Germany delicacies gift basked is Ursula Mindt of Lakeview Travel. And the winner of a spot on a Germany Fam trip for participating in all four webinars goes to Jodie Simpson of Sandcastle Travel. The fam trip to Germany will visit Saxony, Anhalt and Berlin from July 11 to July 16,...
Porter Taking Off To Mont Tremblant
Summer time and Porter Airlines is gearing up to take off to Mont Tremblant once again. Porter will begin its service to Mont Tremblant on June 23 and continue operations to Sept. 24, 2017. Flights will operate up to four times weekly until Sept. 4, and two times weekly for the remainder of the season. Passengers can fly non-stop from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport to Mont Tremblant International Airport in just 70 minutes. Mont Tremblant village is known for its ski hills, but it is more than just a snow destination. It has something to experience during all four...
ACV Puts Curaçao On Summer Schedule
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) will begin summer service to Curaçao out of Toronto beginning May 4. The seasonal route operates Thursdays through to Oct. 26 onboard Air Canada Rouge and can also be accessed via 64 connector cities across Canada. Exclusive to ACV, the four-star Kunuku Aqua Resort is a featured property in Curaçao offering 114 rooms and apartments which can accommodate up to six guests. Ideal for families, the all-inclusive property includes an outdoor pool, a children’s pool with waterslides and a playground. Complimentary shuttle service is also available to...
Cheers to Oregon!
Portland, urban wineries and all things Oregon were in the spotlight last night (April 12) as Oregon tourism officials held an industry event in Toronto. Partnered with Air Canada, which will once again begin seasonal flights from Toronto to Portland in May, attendees were treated to a trade show and dinner, paired with Oregon wines. While Portland is known as the craft brewery capital of the world, the city also boasts numerous urban wineries. The state itself has in the neighbourhood of 545 wineries and 300 tasting rooms. Last year, Wine Enthusiast named Oregon as “Wine Region...
Virginia Is For Lovers
“Virginia is for lovers of life,” is the first thing that Jane Lammay, who handles international marketing for the Virginia Tourism Corporation, is telling travel agents these days. And that's because the state has cranked up its message to hone in on the innumerable reasons that Canadians are visiting the state. Lammay, who was in Toronto this week with representatives from Virginia Beach, Abingdon, Alexandria, Loudon and Charlottesville, told PressToday that the state is “now marketing its different drivers” which include music, food, history, outdoor activities, mountain...