Destinations
Montreal, Lyon Team Up
Just as Air Canada kicks off year-round service between Montreal and Lyon, France, Tourisme Montréal has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Lyon Tourist Office and Convention Bureau. The two cities have enjoyed close ties since signing a Friendship Agreement in 1979, and this relationship has only grown stronger over the years, with several missions being carried out to both Montreal and Lyon. Numerous business sectors, including tourism, constitute areas of opportunity for the two cities. The two tourism bureaus have agreed to work together on increasing inbound flights...
Hilton Garden Inn Opens in Oahu
Hilton Garden Inn has opened its second property in Hawaii, the brand’s first property in the Waikiki area of Honolulu, its 700th worldwide and largest property of all time, Hilton Garden Inn Waikiki Beach. The newly redeveloped Hilton Garden Inn Waikiki Beach brings 623 new rooms to the Hilton Garden Inn brand. The hotel is located two blocks from Waikiki Beach, across the street from the revitalized International Market Place and 25 minutes from the Honolulu International Airport. It is within walking distance of a variety of the shopping, dining, cultural institutions and...
At Sea With Viking
With the newly christened Viking Sea now part of its fleet, Viking Ocean Cruises has added 10 new itineraries to its offerings for 2017 and 2018. Adding more than 30 ports of call to its portfolio, Viking's new itineraries will explore destinations throughout Europe, the Americas and the Caribbean, including Cuba. “As we continue to grow our fleet, we have more opportunities to offer guests new and different options for experiencing the Viking way of destination-focused cruising, an approach that is completely unique in the industry,” said Torstein Hagen, chairman of Viking...
Yo-Toronto.com Launched
Parents can now involve their kids in family travel planning with the new kids-first web site Yo-Toronto.com from Tourism Toronto. Designed to inspire and entertain younger guests, the site is filled with games, activities, videos and fun facts. The map navigation and quick, up-beat videos allow kids to explore more than 20 Toronto landmarks and attractions to shape their family trip. Accessible via desktop computer, phone or tablet, Yo-Toronto.com offers video highlights to create must-see in Toronto lists, print-friendly activities to take on the road, scavenger hunt-styled games,...
On Key In Texas
Music enthusiasts can find a Texas vacation “notes-worthy” indeed. Texas Tourism hosted a Friday event at Toronto's North By Northeast music festival, with Rosalyn Hunter of VoX International – which represents Texas Tourism in Canada – telling the gathering that Texas and music are virtually synonymous. “In Austin and all the other cities in Texas, visitors can experience our world-class and varied music scene,” Hunter said. “From country music, swing, rock to folk, Texas has world-class local talent and incredible live music venues and nightclubs in destinations across...
Conrad Hotels Debuts In Manila
Conrad Hotels & Resorts has made its debut in the Philippines with the opening of the Conrad Manila. Managed by Hilton Worldwide, the 347-room hotel is located at the forefront of the Mall of Asia complex, in the heart of the 42-hectare Bay City development, a destination earmarked as a shopping, leisure and business hub. Amenities include an infinity pool, 24-hour fitness centre and spa, and six restaurants and lounges, including a coffee bar, pool bar and in-room...
Sunwing Introduces Montreal-Cozumel Service
Sunwing Airlines has introduced a new direct service between Montreal and Cozumel, Mexico, aboard 737-800 series aircraft. The new weekly service will depart Fridays between Dec. 16 and March 17, 2017, inclusive. Newly offered this winter is the family oriented Allegro Cozumel with dining options across five restaurants, an on-site spa, tennis courts and large pool complex. A pirate-themed splash park is available for children, as well as a complimentary kids club. A one-week all-inclusive vacation to Cozumel starts from $1,495 per person staying at the Allegro Cozumel on Jan. 6,...
Let The Good Times Roll!
The annual US travel trade show IPW (International PowWow) kicked off this past weekend in New Orleans with over 6,000 buyers, suppliers and media in attendance, reports PressToday's Mike Baginski. Saturday and Sunday events throughout the French Quarter highlighted the city's unique culture, including a Colorado reception at famed Preservation Hall that saw the legendary Preservation Hall Jazz Band lead guests on a street parade through the Quarter. Saturday night also featured Pride events on Decatur and Bourbon streets that added to the atmosphere, particularly given recent...