Destinations
San Francisco Loves Tourism
Once again, the people of San Francisco have made it clear that tourism is the city's most important industry, according to a new survey by the San Francisco Travel Association. The study found that San Franciscans were nearly unanimous in understanding the economic importance of tourism with 98% responding that tourism is very important or important to the vitality of the city's economy. Additionally, when directly asked if they believe tourism is the city's most important industry, almost 56% agreed or strongly agreed. Joe D'Alessandro, president and CEO of the San Francisco...
Anderson Celebrates Canada’s 150th
For over 20 years, Anderson Vacations has been offering Canadian packages, FIT, Custom holidays and more and its new escorted tour brochure features programs to every province and territory. Heidi Wesling, travel trade consultant, Tourism Saskatchewan, observed: “As the country celebrates its 150th anniversary in 2017, it could not be a better year for Canadians to explore all of the wonderful provinces and territories that make up the place we call home. Like Canada, Saskatchewan on its own, has a diverse landscape, unique attractions and very hospitable people.” In...
Trade Bids Farewell To India’s Oraw
This country's travel industry has bid farewell to the man who has most prominently carried the flag in Canada for India's tourism trade over the past three years. A Thursday night Toronto gathering paid tribute to Anil Oraw, who has been the senior figure in India Tourism's Toronto office. Oraw is heading back to India Tourism's head office after a tenure that included a rise in the number of Canadians visiting his homeland and improved air links between Canada and India. The Toronto gathering saw a cross-section of the tourism trade praise Oraw for his energetic efforts to...
SeaWorld Poised To Debut Infinity Falls
SeaWorld Orlando has announces its latest attraction – Infinity Falls – and it's set to debut in the summer of 2018. Thrilling rapids will roar through the brand new rainforest river experience, while adventure-seeking guests plunge down the world's tallest river rapid drop. Jim Dean, president of SeaWorld Orlando Parks, said: “We are constantly looking at new ways to amaze our guests - Infinity Falls will do that, and more. From the excitement of the thrilling rapids, to the unique vertical lift element, it will be an adventure that appeals to the entire family. Infinity...
A Milestone For Montreal In 2017
Montreal has a lot to celebrate this year. Sure, there’s its 375th anniversary as well as Canada’s 150th birthday – and the city’s going all-out to extract the maximum visitation potential from both – but ask Tourisme Montreal chief Yves Lalumière what excites him most right now and he’ll point to Air China’s four-times-weekly non-stop service to Beijing and Air Canada’s new daily Dreamliner flight to Shanghai. “For the next 10 years China is the key for Montreal and it will be our most important priority,” he told Travel Courier's Mike Dunbar in a wide-ranging...
China Posts Double-Digit Outbound Growth
The 2016 results on expenditure from major outbound markets reflect increasing demand for international tourism across the world, according to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer. With a 12% increase in spending, China continued to lead international outbound tourism, followed by the United States, Germany, the United Kingdom and France as top five spenders. UNWTO secretary-general, Taleb Rifai said: “The latest data on outbound tourism spending are very encouraging. Despite the many challenges of recent years, results of spending on travel abroad are consistent with the...
ACV Has Europe From The West
With the launch of Air Canada Vacations' (ACV) new Europe brochure, Canada's Western gateways will benefit from more access to popular destinations. Out of Calgary, ACV offers daily, year-round service to Frankfurt and London-Heathrow onboard Air Canada. While out of Vancouver, the tour operator provides the same daily, year-round service to London-Heathrow plus three times a week service to London-Gatwick and Dublin onboard Air Canada Rouge. New, daily service from Vancouver to Frankfurt will launch June 1 onboard Air Canada. With ACV, these three destinations - London, Dublin...
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...