Destinations
Germany Sees Strong Start From Canada for 2017
Following a strong December in overnight stays from Canada, Germany is also seeing an upswing for January, with stats showing a 3.5% from January 2016. Antje Splettstoesser, director, marketing and sales for the German National Tourist Office in Canada, commented, “This is a very encouraging start for 2017. We are delighted to see the upswing in overnights from Canada. It bodes well for the year, a year when we are celebrating the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther’s publishing his 95 Theses, marking the beginning of the Reformation. Also, the city of Kassel presents the 14th...
Win With Hong Kong Airlines
Hong Kong Airlines is giving agents a chance to win a trip to Hong Kong, along with partners Hong Kong Tourist Board and Regal Hotels. Agents have an opportunity to “learn and earn” weekly and monthly prizes by visiting http://www.hkg4agents.com. Agents who answer the Hong Kong Airlines, Hong Kong Tourist Board and Regal Hotels questions correctly will be entered into weekly and monthly draws for $50 and $100 gift cards. Agents that sell Hong Kong Airlines and enter their ticket information not only increase their chances to win, but will be entered into a draw to win a trip for...
Korea Gears Up For Olympics
It looks unlikely Sidney Crosby will make the journey to South Korea for the PyeongChang Winter Olympics but the Korea Tourism Organization is hoping plenty of other Canadians will. The NHL yesterday announced that it won't participate in the Feb. 9-25 games, although Sunny Kim of the games organizing committee says she believes it's possible the league will reconsider Monday's announcement. And regardless of whether NHL players compete in the Olympics Kim told a Monday Toronto audience that she's convinced the upcoming Olympics will both serve Korea well and be entertaining for...
Silversea’s New Galapagos Itineraries Set Sail
Silversea Expeditions recently launched the first of two new seven-night Galapagos itineraries. The 100-guest, all-suite Silver Galapagos will operate the alternate itineraries which are approved by the Galapagos National Park Service, both departing on Saturdays. Departing from Baltra for the first time this week, the new North Central itinerary showcases the best of the Galapagos Islands en route to San Cristóbal. In addition to a newly added circumnavigation of Isla Daphne Grande (Daphne Major), the voyage explores Bahia Darwin and El Barranco in Genovesa; Galapaguera Cerro...
Agents Invited to Discover Dominica
The Discover Dominica Authority and Baxter Travel Media invite agents to take part in a free webinar on April 6. Join Lise Cuffy, marketing executive for the Discover Dominica Authority, to find out why more and more visitors are finding out about Dominica, The Nature Island, voted one of the best Caribbean destinations for 2017. From hiking to diving, whale watching to horseback riding, don't miss your chance to learn all about this undiscovered island. For those seeking true adventure, be sure to join us. The webinar starts at 1 p.m., EST, on April 6. To register, visit...
Porter Boosts North Bay Service
Porter Airlines has introduced a new schedule of daily flights between Toronto (Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport) and North Bay. According to officials, the improved departure times allow business travellers from North Bay to leave home in the morning, complete a full day of meetings in Toronto and return the same night. There is also a wider range of connecting flight options to numerous Porter destinations beyond Toronto, including Ottawa, Montreal, Thunder Bay, New York, Chicago and Boston. During the summer, weekday flights will also have continuing service to and from...
Living Life In Los Cabos
Rodrigo Esponda has gone from being a Los Cabos visitor to a Los Cabos resident. Esponda ended a 17-year Mexico Tourism Board career last year and relocated from Toronto to Los Cabos and for the past six months has been overseeing Cabo tourism promotion efforts, reports Press Today's Ian Stalker from this year's Tianguis Turistico in Acapulco. "I visited Cabo often and loved it," said Esponda a popular figure during his for years in Toronto. Esponda said during Mexicos tourism show Tianguis that Cabo is now the fastest growing tourism destination in Mexico having 16,000 hotel...
Edmonton Canada’s New Travel Hot Spot?
Canada is a popular travel destination and according to Hotels.com's 2016 Hotel Price Index (HPI) Edmonton is trending as one of the country's hot spots. The 2016 HPI listed Edmonton as the third most popular destination for Canadians, just behind Toronto and Montreal. The city has been gaining popularity over the last few years – in 2013 it was ranked #5 in the HPI. However, average hotel prices in the province haven’t caught up with its stellar reputation, so the city offers a lot in value. While Toronto and Montreal averaged nightly hotel prices at $167 in 2016, Edmonton’s...