Destinations
Spotlight on Mexico City
Tourism to Mexico City is on the rise. Miguel Torruco Marqués, minister of tourism, Mexico City, told a Toronto gathering yesterday (Aug. 22) that the addition of 20 new non-stop flights to the destination over the last three years, with two more routes set to launch (from Austin, Texas and Tokyo, Japan’s Narita International Airport), has resulted in an upswing of visitors. “International arrivals have increased almost 16.8% during the last two years,” he said. “Last year until the end of 2015 – without the new flights from Toronto and Vancouver – we received 111,000...
Trafalgar Expands Further Into Asia
Trafalgar is delving deeper into Asia with the introduction of three new destinations – India, Sri Lanka and Laos. Boasting nine new itineraries – for groups of up to just 26 – and three new destinations, Trafalgar’s Asia 2017 program is its most comprehensive to date and features an expanded range of “Mini Stays” to provide agents with options to sell Asia’s most exciting urban centres to clients looking for an immersive city experience. Functioning as standalone four-day mini breaks or the perfect add-on to a guided vacation, Trafalgar has introduced the new Bangkok...
New Hola Sun Brochure Available
Cuba specialist Hola Sun Holidays has released its 2017 brochure. Valid November 2016 - October 2017, the tour operator has packages in nine destinations across the island, with air via Cubana airlines. Destinations include Cayo Coco/ Cayo Guillermo, Holguin, Cienfuegos/Trinidad, Santiago de Cuba, Camaguey/Santa Lucia, Havana, Varadero, Cayo Santa Maria and Cayo Largo. Available product includes ITC packages, land only, air only, car rentals, escorted bus tours, sun/city combos, long stays, specialized programs and Cuba Cruise. All products and services are available to all agents...
Tennis Capital of the Caribbean
Anguilla will become the tennis capital of the Caribbean this fall as the Anguilla Tourist Board (ATB) in partnership with the International Tennis Federation (ITF) and the Anguilla Tennis Academy host the inaugural Anguilla International Tennis Federation Junior Championships from Nov. 12-19. The tournament, which will become an annual event, ensures Anguilla’s place on the ITF Caribbean Circuit, which currently includes both Jamaica and Cayman. The tournament will have two categories, for juniors and seniors. The junior event is expected to attract about 80 players (boys and...
Cosmos Moves Into Asia
The Globus family of brands has unveiled its Asia lineup for 2017 – with even Cosmos getting in on the action for the first time ever. In 2017, the companies will be offering an expanded array of escorted coach tours, convenient pre-packaged holidays for the independent traveller, and exotic small-ship river cruising in Southeast Asia and China. The ancient Chinese art of calligraphy, hand-pulled noodle-making or Vietnamese net fishing are just some of the unique experiences clients can enjoy. Globus’ premium escorted tours are taking travellers further into the Far East with...
South America Savings
Insight Vacations is celebrating the recent launch of its expanded 2017 Luxury Gold South America portfolio by partnering with LATAM to offer travellers special limited time savings. Clients can receive a $500 Economy Class air credit per couple or an $800 Business Class air credit per couple, plus 10% off land, if booked by Sept. 9 for travel between Jan. 1-July 1, 2017. This limited time offer is valid on the following Luxury Gold journeys: Treasures of the Incas; Classic South America; Grand Tour of South America; Quito and Galapagos...
Ashford Castle Unveils New Hideaway Cottage
Ireland's Ashford Castle in County Mayo has unveiled the latest addition to its accommodations, the new Hideaway Cottage, situated on the edge of Lough Corrib. As part of a large renovation project, the estate's former boathouse has been fully modernized, while keeping true to its Irish heritage, to create a luxurious cottage hideaway. The Hideaway Cottage offers maximum privacy for the ideal romantic retreat, while still offering guests access to all of the amenities and services of the Castle and its 350-acre estate. Surrounded by woodland with a 180-degree view over Ireland's...
Crystal Embarks On A Historic Journey
Crystal Cruises is making history this week with Crystal Serenity, in an industry first, embarking on a 32-day journey through the Northwest Passage, the Arctic region north of Canada that was unattainable until just 100 years ago. Following more than three years of planning and preparation, Crystal’s welcomed nearly 1,000 intrepid guests aboard in Seward, Alaska, embarking on what promises to be an experience punctuated with rare wildlife encounters; insightful visits to remote communities; rugged treks on land and icy waters; and immersive onboard enrichment from some of the...