Destinations
Transat Inaugurates New Atlantic Canada Flights
Air Transat will inaugurate three new flights this week – Halifax-Fort Lauderdale, Fredericton-Punta Cana and Fredericton-Puerto Plata. The following direct flights will be offered until mid-May: Halifax-Fort Lauderdale (Florida), every Saturday from March 4 to May 6; Fredericton-Punta Cana (Dominican Republic), every Wednesday from March 8 to May 10; Fredericton-Puerto Plata (Dominican Republic), pictured, every Wednesday from March 8 to May 10. Air Transat’s 2017 flight program offers travellers from Atlantic Canada 10 Sun...
Outrigger Ready For Future Growth
The future looks bright these days for Outrigger Hotels and Resorts. In fact, W. David P. Carey III – who has successfully led the company for more than 30 years – will transition into a lead role on the Outrigger advisory board and focus on development, community relations and strategic growth of the company. As a result of that move, KSL Resorts co-founder and CEO Scott Dalecio will take over day-to-day oversight as Outrigger plans for future enhancements. Additional appointments include the promotion of Outrigger veteran John Neeley, vice-president of information technology,...
Virtually Scotland
Travellers from across the world can now instantly walk through the prehistoric village of Skara Brae in Orkney, soar over Edinburgh Castle like a bird, journey into the depths of The Hollow Mountain of Ben Cruachan and experience the Northern Lights – all from the comfort of their own home with the release of a new virtual reality app from VisitScotland. ScotlandVR is a virtual travel experience and the tourist board’s first step with interactive virtual map technology that allows people wherever they are in the world to be fully immersed in the destination. It is hoped the...
Making Magic At ExploreGB
The magic of Harry Potter came to Brighton this week, as British tourism suppliers met with product buyers from around the world at the ExploreGB marketplace on England's south coast, reports Press Today's Ted Davis, who's attending the show. After a busy day of meetings, about 400 suppliers and 400 buyers converged on the Hilton Metropole on Brighton's coastal waterfront for a gala dinner sponsored by Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter. There, they were met with all manner of Potter magic manifestations, including a dinner room lit by candles to resemble...
Moana Surfrider Set To Celebrate
Everybody loves a party and the Moana Surfrider – a Westin Resort & Spa – certainly has a lot to celebrate this year. The resort was the first hotel to welcome visitors along Waikiki's famous shores, and it's celebrating the fact that it has been doing it for over 11 decades with a special concert by the legendary Robert Cazimero on its 116th birthday, March 11. Cazimero will perform in the Moana Banyan Courtyard in two separate, 45-minute segments. Cazimero, along with his brother Roland were known collectively as the Brothers Cazimero, and both are credited as being...
‘Joie de Vivre’
Despite coming off a challenging year, the mood was optimistic and festive last night as Destination France held its annual trade event in conjunction with Air France and numerous partners in Toronto. Mélanie Paul-Hus, interim director for Atout France, Canada, said 2017 is going to be a busy year for France as it continues a “recovery plan” with early signs looking positive. “The outlook is encouraging,” said Paul-Hus. “We're very optimistic.” She noted that Canadians remain loyal to France and early January arrival numbers for both Paris and France are up over last...
Discover Germany Off The Beaten Path
The German National Tourist Office (GNTO) and Baxter Travel Media invite agents to take part in another agent webinar on March 7. Registration is free for all travel agents. Located in the heart of Europe, Germany is a prime destination for experiencing culture, history, art, hospitality and much more. In this webinar agents will learn about Germany’s more than 150 designated scenic routes and how they wend their way through magnificent scenery, passing historic and contemporary cultural treasures. Each route, marked with easy to follow signposts, carves a very specific slice out of...
A Tale Of Two Cities
Well into an elaborate tapas spread and a glass – make that two – of cava in a dimly lit restaurant bustling with conversation and laughter, it became apparent just how the Spaniards view meals as social occasions, reports Ann Ruppenstein in this week's digital edition of Travel Courier. Whether it’s marinated olives, seafood paella, cured meats or cheese, the Spanish cities of Madrid and Barcelona have it all – along with vibrant culture, arts, architecture and the list goes on. “Clients looking for a big European city, a seaside escape, a destination with a rich cultural...