Destinations
WestJet Inaugurates Service to Mesa
WestJet officially launches the start of service to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport from Calgary today. Inaugural service from Edmonton begins Jan. 21. “WestJet is providing our guests in Calgary and Edmonton even more options when travelling to this very popular sun destination,” said Brian Znotins, WestJet vice-president, Network Planning. “The Phoenix-Mesa market is very robust and WestJet continues to add new service to meet demand. These new non-stop flights connect Albertans to a highly desirable leisure market and offer convenience to those looking to fly directly into...
Gran Meliá Now In Brazil
Meliá Hotels International will open its first luxury hotel from the Gran Meliá brand in Brazil with the official opening of Gran Meliá Nacional Rio in March. Located in Rio de Janeiro’s most exclusive area, São Conrado, Gran Meliá Nacional Rio is a member of the prestigious “Leading Hotels of the World” club. Originally built in 1972, the famous Hotel Nacional has reopened after more than a decade of being left abandoned, as the Gran Meliá brand’s flagship property. Following extensive renovations, the property has been restored to its former glory, maintaining the...
Norwegian Bliss to Sail From Miami
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has once again put Miami on its radar with the announcement that Norwegian Bliss, the brand's 16th ship, will homebase there for the winter 2018 season, following its inaugural summer season in Alaska. Beginning on Nov. 17, 2018, Norwegian Bliss will sail seven-day Eastern Caribbean cruises each Saturday from Miami, featuring calls in St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands; Tortola, British Virgin Islands and Nassau, Bahamas. Norwegian Bliss’ will feature a wide variety of accommodations including luxurious suites in The Haven by Norwegian, Studio staterooms for...
G Adventures Named Best Inca Trail Tour Operator
G Adventures has received the “Best Inca Trail Tour Operator” award presented by the Regional Direction of Foreign Trade and Tourism of Cusco (RDFTTC) in Peru. “It’s a huge honour to be recognized as the top Inca Trail operator by the Regional Government of Cusco,” says G Adventures founder Bruce Poon Tip. “I’m incredibly proud of our G family in Cusco who deliver excellence every day.” The application process included interviews with RDFTTC, an on-site examination of G Adventures’ Inca Trail operations, and a presentation by the operator’s Cusco team. The award...
Universal Set To Open New Jimmy Fallon Attraction
Universal Orlando Resort's newest ride, “Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon,” will officially open on April 6. The attraction will give agents' clients the ultimate “Tonight Show” experience as they get up close and personal with the show’s funniest segments before taking off on a wild and action-packed race through New York City against Jimmy Fallon himself. To celebrate the grand opening, “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” will take the show on the road with tapings from Universal Orlando Resort from April 3-6. Details on celebrity guests and how to...
Havana, Reykjavik Trending for Canadian Travellers
Travel search engine KAYAK has revealed its top trending destinations for Canadian travellers with Havana, Reykjavik and Rio de Janeiro in, and Osaka, Istanbul and Kahului out. “Canadians are seeking experiences both rich in culture and history in some of the world’s most interesting cities,” said David Solomito, VP North America Marketing. “Havana has seen an amazing amount of renewed interest as has Reykjavik, but there are some exciting additions to the list – like Casablanca, Auckland and Manila – proving long distance isn’t necessarily a variable when booking a...
Transat Tel Aviv Flights Available for Booking
Air Transat is advising travel agents that its new flights to Tel Aviv are now available for booking. Last week, the airline announced it will be offering direct flights from Montreal to Tel Aviv (as well as from Toronto with a connection in Montreal). The new non-stop service will operate twice weekly, on Wednesdays and Sundays, from June 18 until late October. Transat will also be offering an array of packages, guided tours and hotels for discovering Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, as well as the region’s many tourist attractions. The new Montreal-Tel Aviv flight will be aboard...
WestJet Launches Hamilton-Winnipeg Service
WestJet will kick off new non-stop service to Winnipeg from John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport this morning (Jan. 17). WestJet also relaunched non-stop service to Edmonton and Halifax from Hamilton on Jan. 16. WestJet now offers 27 weekly departures to seven non-stop destinations out of Hamilton,...