Destinations
Fall In Love With Insight
Insight Vacations is offering a number of memorable European getaways to help vacationers celebrate romance and Valentine's Day in 2017 – everything from old world wine tastings and visiting stunning fields of fragrant lavender in France, to enjoying a delicious dinner with wine while taking in a fiery Flamenco show in Spain. Through Feb. 28, Insight has made it even easier than ever to find romance in Europe, with $400 savings per couple off air-inclusive journeys and our 7.5% Early Payment Discount. For example, travellers on Insight's 17-day Country Roads of France will be...
Goo Goo Dolls Rocking St. Kitts
The Goo Goo Dolls will be performing in the 21st Annual St. Kitts Music Festival, which is set for June 22 to June 24, 2017. The band will be joining, Jah Cure, Mavado and Shabba Ranks as well as additional acts to be confirmed in the upcoming months. St. Kitts' minister of tourism, international trade, industry & commerce, the Hon. Lindsay F.P. Grant, commented: “Having such a popular musical group as part of this year's roster is a testament to the mix of musical genres showcased by our event, which has become a successful platform for driving tourism to our shores during...
WestJet Shakes Up Quebec
WestJet is making a significant investment in Quebec's travel and tourism market with increased service and new routes to and from MontréalPierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport as well as Quebec City's Jean Lesage International Airport. Overall, the airline is adding 105 more flights per week in the province – a capacity increase of 74%. Bob Cummings, executive vice-president commercial for WestJet, said, “Our unique brand of great service and low fares has been embraced across Canada for more than 20 years and WestJet is here to offer more choice and competition to the...
AC Adds More Lift To Israel
Air Canada is significantly expanding its services between Canada and Israel, with the introduction of a seasonal non-stop service between Montreal and Tel Aviv and an increase in its current Toronto-Tel Aviv non-stop service to a daily frequency year-round. The new services start this summer and represent a 28% capacity increase over the summer of 2016. Calin Rovinescu, president and chief executive of Air Canada, commented: “Air Canada is the leader in the Canada-Israel market, which we have now served for 22 years. Today we are pleased to step up our capacity in response to the...
Love In New York City
Yes, love is in the air, and Valentines' Day is tomorrow, so not surprisingly, NYC & Company is encouraging visitors and locals to enjoy romantic experiences in this Big Apple this month. Fred Dixon, president and CEO of NYC & Company, said: "New York City is one of the most romantic destinations in the world, especially on Valentine's Day. Whether ice skating at one of the City's spectacular rinks, toasting with champagne in a glamorous bar, or indulging in a meal in one of our world-class restaurants, the City offers endless possibilities for enjoyment and romance.” And...
Positive Performance
The Caribbean tourism fared well in 2016 and industry stakeholders are generally upbeat about the year ahead, despite the fact that many hoteliers were forced to adjust their high performance expectations for 2016 as the year progressed due to unforeseen events. Frank Comito, director general and CEO of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA), released the results of the group's Industry Performance and Outlook Study which revealed that “more than four out of five (81%) hoteliers have an encouraging outlook for tourism in 2017.” Comito said that the survey, conducted by...
Absolutely Fantastic
Trade reaction to the brand-new GO Canada offering from Air Canada Vacations has been nothing short of “fantastic,” according to Luigi Iannello, the operator's senior director of strategy and business development. “And the myriad ground suppliers featured in the 100-page brochure are “very excited at this opportunity and the increased exposure they're getting,” he added. What's more, reaction from the general public has also been positive said Iannello who reported, “We've caught a lot of people by surprise by showing them just how much there is to do in Canada from...
Selling The Feeling
Discover Los Angeles has unveiled its new global brand campaign and it's not selling the city, it's selling the feeling of the city. Don Skeoch, chief marketing officer for Discover Los Angeles, observed: “Following in-depth focus groups in nine of our key global markets, one point became clear: the feel of Los Angeles has an inexorable pull on visitors. They are interested in all of the things they can do in the city, but to them, L.A. is first and foremost about a lifestyle and a feeling.” Skeoch added: “We wanted to convey the experience of getting into the L.A. frame...