Destinations
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...
Air Transat Takes Off To Portugal
Air Transat will be adding another direct Toronto-Lisbon flight to its transatlantic summer program, which will now be offering daily non-stop service to Portugal via Lisbon or Porto during high season. The new flight will be operated from Toronto, and service will also be available from Montreal, Calgary and Vancouver with the carrier's connecting flights. Annick Guérard, president and general manager of Transat Tours Canada, said: “In addition to travelling with the best leisure airline in North America according to Skytrax, Air Transat clients can benefit from flights to two...
Don’t Miss This Webinar!
The German National Tourist Office (GNTO) and Baxter Travel Media invite agents to take part in an agent webinar on February 21. 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 2017, Germany celebrates Martin Luther and the Reformation, as it will have been 500 years since Luther nailed his 95 theses to a church door in Wittenberg. In this webinar agents will learn why travellers shouldn't miss the opportunity to celebrate this anniversary. Walking...
On The Road At Gala Vallarta
The news out of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico -- dubbed the world's friendliest city -- is all positive with visitor numbers on the rise and several key tourism projects on the way. This and more was revealed at the 23rd edition of the city's annual tourism show, Gala Vallarta 2017. PressToday's Greg Coates is in Puerto Vallarta and reports news of the construction of a new mega cruise pier, scheduled to open in March 2018, a project that is being combined with the addition of a large "authentic" Mexican shopping centre and a new aquarium, which will be the largest in Latin America. In...