Destinations
Air Canada Adds Six New Routes To Its Network
Air Canada has announced the addition of six new destinations to its international network, including year-round Boeing 787-9 service between Toronto and Mumbai and between Vancouver and Taipei. The new services will launch for summer 2017, with the Montreal-Algiers and the Vancouver-Taipei routes subject to government approvals. “Toronto-Mumbai is our third route between Canada and India starting with the launch of Toronto-Delhi service last fall, and Nagoya will be our fourth airport in Japan,” said Benjamin Smith, president, Passenger Airlines at Air Canada. “With these new...
Canadians Set Their Sights On Seoul
A growing number of Canadian travellers are setting their sights on Seoul, reports Ann Ruppenstein in this week's digital edition of Travel Courier. According to the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO), the number of visitors from Canada has increased an average of 4% to 10% during the past three years and just over 145,000 Canadians visited the destination last year. In celebration of Air Canada's recently launched non-stop service between Toronto and Seoul Incheon International Airport, the airline and KTO hosted a VIP fam trip, attended by Travel Courier, highlighting some of the...
DeNureTours Unveils 2017 Lineup
DeNureTours has launched its 2017 brochure, complete with new logo and a new focus for the company. Not only does the publication feature new tours and destinations, but it also signifies an evolution for DeNureTours – which officials say is no longer satisfied with simply offering travel options, but more focused on providing the inspiration for travel. “We are so excited about the array of tours featured in our new brochure,” said Julia Bryan, general manager of DeNureTours. “We spent the last year reflecting on our core values and shaping our vision for the future, and...
Germans Say Prost to Travel Trade
The German National Tourist Office and partners Lufthansa and the Chelsea Hotel hosted a trade gathering last night to celebrate Oktoberfest and talk all things Germany. “I'm a serious person and I have some serious news to tell you about Germany,” laughed GNTO's Director, Marketing & Sales, Canada, Antje Splettstoesser. “You have to learn the proper way to say 'prost' [cheers].” Guests at the event, held at the Chelsea Hotel in Toronto, enjoyed German food such as sausage, sauerkraut and preztels, and suds courtesy of the Mill Street Brewery. Pictured are (l-r)...
Discovering the Austrian Advantage
Although many people associate Austria with The Sound of Music, Arnulf Gressel, vice consul and deputy trade commissioner, Austrian Consulate General - Commercial Section, says most Austrians actually haven't seen the internationally recognized film. In addition to providing other trivia facts like Austria is home to the headquarters for Redbull and Swarovski crystals, Gressel was on hand to host the trade who gathered in Toronto yesterday (Sept. 27) onboard the Yankee Lady IV to take part in the fourth annual Discover Austria event. Organized by the Consulate General of Austria -...
SeaWorld Ups The Fun Factor in 2017
SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. has unveiled an extensive lineup of new attractions, shows and events for 2017 – part of an approximate US$175 million in capital spending and one of the largest new attraction years in the company's 50-year history. The announcement includes major new ride additions at three of its theme parks, a virtual reality experience in Orlando, a new orca presentation in San Diego and new shows and events at many other park locations. “We are extremely excited with the scope and depth of the new attractions and events coming to our SeaWorld and Busch Gardens...
Screen Gem Spawns 2nd US Travel Film
Get ready for USA the sequel. With the phenomenal success of “America Wild: National Parks Adventure” in IMAX theatres across Canada and around the globe, Brand USA (the US's international destination marketing organization) is planning a second a film, likely to be released in 2018. Following the outdoor theme of America Wild, the short, documentary film – working title “America's Treasures” – will move on to American urban and cultural centres as seen through the eyes of some iconic American musical stars. “We're aware that in the US, we're known for our pop culture,...
Starwood Debuts in Buffalo
Westin Hotels & Resorts, part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc., has opened The Westin Buffalo in partnership with the hotel’s owner and operator, Delaware North. Located in the heart of downtown Buffalo, the newly built Westin hotel is the brand’s first in the city and is poised to introduce a new level of wellness to travellers in the destination. “With the revival of downtown Buffalo and new energy in the city, we are thrilled to introduce a unique wellness proposition for business and leisure travellers, as only Westin can,” said Bob Jacobs,...