Destinations
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,...
Goway Gets Adventurous In Europe
Goway is expanding its reach into Europe this year, with a newly launched program featuring more destinations and innovative new travel ideas including river and coastal cruises, small group adventures, unique winter stays and some of the world’s most luxurious and scenic rail journeys. Cruise enthusiasts can explore the Greek Islands with the comfort and convenience of a set itinerary, or take the ultimate river journey down Europe’s iconic rivers, or even between Russia’s greatest cities, Moscow and St. Petersburg. Luxury travellers may want to make 2017 their year for...
Hong Kong Ready to Welcome the Year of the Rooster
Hong Kong is getting set to celebrate and lucky is the visitor who is in the Asian city during Chinese New Year, the city’s biggest and most colourful festival. From Jan. 22 to Feb. 12, the city will be adorned with shock-red banners and lanterns, and traditional performances of the New Year’s symbol – this year the rooster – will be everywhere. And then, on the big night itself there’s the much-anticipated Night Parade – featuring spectacular floats and world-class performers – followed by one of the world’s most spectacular fireworks displays. In spite of its...
Cathay To Increase Toronto Service
Cathay Pacific will increase the frequency of its summer service to Toronto with the addition of four weekly flights beginning June 24. The announcement, which will see Cathay operate a twice-daily non-stop service from Hong Kong to Toronto, will provide passengers with greater travel options and improved connectivity – and comes on the back of successful summer frequency increases to the Ontario capital by the airline over the past two years. Since launching flights to Toronto in June 1994, Cathay Pacific has seen growing demand to and from the city, especially during the peak...
GO Canada!
Air Canada Vacations is moving into virtually untested waters with a major new initiative that invites Canadians to discover their own country from coast to coast to coast, reports Montreal editor, Mike Dunbar in this week's digital edition of Canadian Travel Press. It’s only fitting that ACV should be debuting its far-reaching Go Canada inclusive tour collection at this time, since Canada features prominently in the company name and Canadians are embarking on a year-long celebration of the nation’s 150th birthday, said VP sales and partnerships George Platanitis. ``The existing...