Destinations
Allianz Thanks Partners with a Taste of Brazil
As one of the global sponsors for the Paralympian athletes – fresh off a successful competition in Rio – Allianz Global Assistance brought a taste of Brazil to Toronto last night (Oct. 18) at Copa Cabana restaurant. Along with cocktails and dinner, the evening featured special entertainment for the travel trade and partners in attendance. “Allianz Global Assistance in Canada has travel agency and broker partners right across the country and this evening we’re here to celebrate them,” Karen Cullen, director of sales for Allianz Global Assistance told PressToday. “This is...
A Renaissance In Acapulco
Legendary TV show host Johnny Carson's favorite hotel is under new management. Acapulco's long-standing Princess Hotel, along with fellow nearby upscale Acapulco property, The Pierre, has been bought by the owners of Acapulco's Mundo Imperial property, giving them a weighty presence in Acapulco's hotel scene. The three properties collectively have some 2,100 rooms. Yayoi Shibayama of the Mundo Imperial's sales team says the new ownership is making improvements to the two new additions. “They're being renovated,” she said during an Oct. 18 Toronto event. “We're very...
Sunwing Brings Back Direct Toronto-Saint Lucia Service
Sunwing is re-introducing direct service from Toronto to Saint Lucia with Saturdays departures taking flight from Jan. 28, 2017 until April 29, 2017. The return to Saint Lucia coincides with the early opening of two of the island’s latest luxury all-inclusive luxury resorts, the Royalton Saint Lucia Resort & Spa and Hideaway at Royalton Saint Lucia. Originally slated to open Feb. 1, 2017, both properties will now be ready from Jan. 15, 2017. Andrew Dawson, president of tour operations for Sunwing commented, “Royalton Luxury Resorts is one of our top partners and we are...
Bermuda Open For Business
Within 24 hours, Bermuda bounced back from one of the strongest storms to ever hit the country – Hurricane Nicole, a dangerous Category 4 storm. Hurricane Nicole hit Bermuda Oct. 13 toppling trees, flooding neighbourhood streets and knocking out power to 90% of the island. However, strict building codes and a commitment to hurricane preparedness paved the way for a wide-ranging recovery effort immediately following the storm. No major injuries or loss of life resulted from the hurricane. The airport is open and all hotels are open with little to no damage reported. “Bermuda...
Ancient Hawaiian Village Coming Back To Life
Located only steps away from Poipu Beach, the Kāneiolouma Heiau has long been hidden by overgrowth, but with the recent completion of the public viewing platform, visitors no longer have to ask, “What is this place?” Now they are greeted with five new interpretive signs and an inspiring ocean view. “This particular place, Kāneiolouma, is a very special, spiritual and sacred place here on our island. This place was once hidden, and now it's coming to life,” said Kauai Mayor Bernard Carvalho. The first sign is dedicated to Henry Kekahuna, the Hawaiian surveyor who mapped...
Acapulco Gears Up For More Lift
Local tourism and government officials are actively seeking to increase air travel to Acapulco for the upcoming winter season to provide visitors with more travel options to reach Mexico’s most iconic resort town. Members of the Committee for Acapulco Connectivity, a public-private initiative, recently met with executives from AeroMexico, Aeromar, TAR, Interjet and Volaris to discuss adding new routes and increasing awareness of existing service to the Pacific coast city. Pedro Haces, president of the Acapulco Destination Marketing Office, said: “We look forward to welcoming more...
Jackson Hole Offers Canadian Dollars At Par
Canadian skiers/riders headed for Jackson Hole, Wyoming, this winter can stretch their dollars further through the ski resort's Canadian Dollars at Par package. Including lift tickets and lodging, some packages also qualify for a $200 or $300 per person, air credit, based on the package selection and length of stay. The Dollars at Par experience must be booked by Dec. 1 for select dates – Nov. 26-Dec. 19; Jan. 5-Feb. 16, 2017; and March 20-April 9. Call 1-888-838-6602 to book. The package was revealed by Jackson Hole representatives in Toronto this week for the ski show, who...
Ski Vermont Casts The First Snowflake
Ski Vermont and a team of representatives from the state's various ski resorts called in Toronto last night (Oct. 13) as part of Toronto ski week activities. With the news that snow making had already begun at at least one venue (Killington), with the hopes of opening by Halloween, the group uniformly expressed devotion to the important Canadian market and Southern Ontario, in particular, which is an approximately seven-hour drive from the hills. With packages and programs appealing to beginners, experts, families and kids, there is something for everyone in Vermont, they noted,...