Destinations
Great News For Canada
The Canadian tourism industry is in celebration mode as Destination Canada released the final numbers for 2016 which show that Canada welcomed 19,979,334 travellers last year – that's the highest number since 2002 and second highest ever. International arrivals increased by 16% in Destination Canada's overseas markets, and 10% in the US market, for an average of 11% growth across the board. The Honourable Bardish Chagger, Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister of Small Business and Tourism, said: “Congratulations to the Canadian tourism industry on an...
‘Summer of Heroes’ Coming to Disney California
Disney California's newest attraction – Guardians of the Galaxy - Mission: BREAKOUT! – will make its debut at Adventure Park on May 27, giving guests a chance to join legendary Super Heroes in all-new experiences through Sept. 10. Disney's “Summer of Heroes” inaugurates an ever-expanding universe of Super Hero stories at Adventure Park. Guardians of the Galaxy will take guests through a fortress-like museum of the mysterious Collector, who is keeping his newest acquisitions, the Guardians of the Galaxy, prisoners. Guests will board a gantry lift which launches them into an...
Goway’s Cradle of the Incas A Holiday of a Lifetime
With the “promise of something special,” Goway is offering travellers a special nine-day “Cradle of the Incas” tour – an itinerary that is ideal for those seeking to experience the very best Peru has to offer. According to officials, to journey into the Cradle of the Incas “is to step back into the grand Incan Empire, as the remnants of this once mighty civilization dot the path from Lima to Cusco, continuing into the Sacred Valley, onward to the magical city of Machu Picchu.” Led by Goway’s own expert tour director, the nine-day escorted tour is the crown jewel of...
AC Inaugurates Montreal-Shanghai Flights
Air Canada's debuted daily year-round flights from Montreal to Shanghai, China, yesterday (Feb. 16), the airline's first direct service to Asia from Montreal. It also marks the airline's first route from Montreal to be operated with its Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft. “With the launch of Montreal-Shanghai non-stop service, we are delighted to inaugurate Air Canada's first direct flights between Montreal and Asia, building on Air Canada's success in the rapidly growing Chinese market,” said Benjamin Smith, president, Passenger Airlines at Air Canada. “This also marks the...
Tourism Number One
There is no denying the importance of tourism, as discovered in British Columbia. Nearly 90% of respondents to a recent BC Chamber of Commerce member survey say BC's visitor economy will become even more important over the next decade. Just under 1,200 businesses of all sizes and business sectors from each region of the province were asked to rank the importance of BC's primary industries over the next five to 10 years. Over half (52%) pegged tourism at the top, followed by clean technology, health services and international trade. “Given how well the industry has performed,...
Island Air Charts A New Course
Hawaii Islands-based Island Air has begun increasing the number of inter-island flights on its schedule, following the addition of new Q400 aircraft to its fleet, Over the next four months, the carrier plans to phase in new regularly scheduled flights that will significantly increase its round-trip service between Oahu and the neighbour islands. The number of daily round-trip flights between Honolulu and Kahului will double to 16; between Honolulu and Kona will increase from six to 10; and the number of daily round-trip flights between Honolulu and Lihue will grow from six to...
Win a Trip to SeaWorld
SeaWorld, with 12 destination and regional theme parks, is all about fun and meaningful experiences that kids and families will never forget. This year, the company is introducing a combination of roller coasters and rides at three theme parks, nighttime entertainment and live shows that one lucky travel agent will get to experience for themselves. Enter today for your chance to win a four-day trip for two to SeaWorld, Busch Gardens and Aquatica in Orlando, Florida. The grand prize includes accommodations at a partner hotel, return ground transportation and two length of stay passes...
On The Trail Of Luther’s Legacy
The beginning of the Protestant Reformation is believed to stem from the moment Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses on the doors of the Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany on Oct. 31, 1517, sparking a veritable religious revolution, reports Ann Ruppenstein in this week's digital edition of Travel Courier. With the 500th anniversary of the occasion, which challenged the Roman Catholic Church's practice of selling indulgences to absolve sin, drawing near, tourism officials are counting on the masses to join in for the celebrations. “We definitely expect an increase in visitors for...