Destinations
Rail Europe Follows the Paths of Renowned French Painters
Rail Europe is inviting travellers to follow in the path of world-renowned Impressionist painters by rail in Normandy this summer to discover the region that inspired their masterpieces. Through Sept. 25, the French region of Normandy, located on the shores of the English Channel and the Atlantic Ocean, in collaboration with the French National Railway Company, is holding the third annual Normandy Impressionist Festival, with cultural activities, art exhibitions, live shows and more. The events feature famous works of Impressionist art highlighting the steam trains that revolutionized...
World Travellers Keep On Exploring Canada
Over the first six months of 2016, the Canadian tourism industry has seen significant growth with more than 7.9 million international visitors, a 9.8% year-on-year increase, according to the latest Tourism Snapshot from Destination Canada. Leading the way is the US with American arrivals by air up 16.1%. In June alone, US overnight arrivals hit 1,668,418 – up 3.1% from June 2015. Next in line is the UK which saw 95,724 people visit in June, up 10.8%, and 8.2% year over year from January to June. The numbers from other overseas markets are also trending on the positive side for...
Oktoberfest Coming to Las Vegas Strip
Las Vegas will welcome the timeless Bavarian fall tradition of Oktoberfest as Beerhaus, The Strip’s newest modern beer garden, transforms into “Oktoberfest at The Park” Sept. 30 to Oct. 2. Situated within MGM Resorts’ new outdoor entertainment district steps away from T-Mobile Arena, visitors will be able to revel in dancing, eating and partying in a manner solely suited for the world’s greatest beer festival. “We are going to have a fun-filled Oktoberfest complete with an assortment of craft beers, festive games and lively entertainment,” said Beerhaus general manager...
Conrad Xiamen Welcomes Guests
Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton's smart luxury hotel brand, has opened its first property in China's Fujian province, on the southwestern coast of Xiamen Island. Conrad Xiamen occupies the 37th to 54th floors of the iconic 300-metre-tall Shimao Straits Tower, in the heart of Siming's Central Business District. Designed to be a shopping, leisure and business hub, Shimao Straits Tower is a striking sea-facing landmark with a sail-shaped design boasting expansive views of Gulangyu Island. Guests of Conrad Xiamen enjoy direct access to a shopping mall and a cinema, as well as the...
Carnival Introduces Special Alaska Cruise
For the first time, Carnival Cruise Line will offer a 14-day Alaskan adventure round-trip from Long Beach, Calif., in September 2017. The itinerary features seven destinations, including Glacier Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the line’s first visit to Icy Strait Point, an unspoiled wilderness area offering some of the best whale and bear watching in the state and the world’s longest zip-line. The one-of-a-kind voyage – part of the line’s Carnival Journeys cruise enrichment series – will take place aboard Carnival Miracle departing Long Beach Sept. 2 and returning...
Globus, Monograms Offer South Pacific, Hawaii Savings
The Globus family of brands has launched their 2017 Hawaii and South Pacific programs – complete with Early Booking Bonus incentives. Globus has brought back its seven popular escorted South Pacific tours ranging from 14 to 27 days and including itineraries focusing on Australia only or Australia in combination with New Zealand, and all with an optional Fiji extension. In Hawaii, the operator again is offering its three best-selling itineraries, including a cruise to Oahu, Maui, Hawaii and Kauai with Norwegian Cruise Lines. For those booking early, a 5% savings is being offered...
It’s Amazing
Well, things just got a little more amazing. Toronto area travel agents not only got a taste of the wonders of Thailand last night (Aug. 23), courtesy of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), they were also amongst the first to hear the news that TAT is opening a dedicated tourism office in Canada in 2017. Srimala Waraphaskul, director, Tourism Authority of Thailand, was up from New York and made the announcement. In a first for Thailand, the office will be located in Toronto and house seven to 10 staff. Agents attending last night's event at Toronto's King Edward Hotel...
Toronto To Get a Taste of Europe Via Icelandair
Icelandair will take to the streets of Toronto between Sept. 7-11 to give Torontonians a taste of Europe and chances to win trips via Icelandair. While most know Icelandair flies to Iceland, the airline wants travellers to know they can also fly via Icelandair to 28 destinations in Europe with gate-to-gate WiFi, personal inflight entertainment and some of the fastest travel times from Toronto-Pearson International. Icelandair will sponsor an airplane-inspired food truck ready to serve up European classics representative of the delicacies one may find served in one of Icelandair’s...