Destinations
Spotlight on Spain
Spain's tourist trade is banking on some weighty allies to help it attract more Canadians to the Iberian country, citing a United Nations body that's found no shortage of Spanish sites it says are worthy of international recognition and this country's largest airline. Laura Pena Alberdi, Spain's Toronto-based consul in charge of tourism affairs, told a Thursday Toronto gathering only two countries have more UNESCO World Heritage Sites than her homeland. “There are cities where you can find monuments that are unique in the world, like the mosque in Cordoba,” she said. Ana...
Travel Time Is Family Time
Canadians love to travel and Canadian families love travelling together. The proof is in the numbers from a new Choice Hotels Canada survey conducted by Leger that questioned Canadians on their travel habits. It shows that the vast majority of Canadians are planning trips soon and looking to connect with relatives at home or abroad or simply as a way to enjoy the fun times that come from sharing experiences together. “In this busy age of online distractions and separate schedules, vacations are a time for families to connect, share memories and spend quality time together,” said...
rouge Set To Resume Abbotsford-Toronto Service
Air Canada will be resuming the only non-stop flights between Abbotsford, BC and Toronto this summer with rouge flights starting June 26. Fares start at $276 each way, all in. “We are pleased to return to Abbotsford this summer, offering convenient options for family, friends and relatives travelling between the extensive BC Fraser Valley area and the Greater Toronto Area. Additionally, our Abbotsford flights connect easily and seamlessly at our Toronto Pearson global hub to our extensive North American network as well as to and from Delhi, India,” said Benjamin Smith,...
breathless in Jamaica
The party's perimeters are expanding... AMResorts' brand breathless RESORTS & SPAS will this winter open a Montego Bay retreat, the brand's first venture into a non-Latin destination. breathless Montego Bay is being billed as a resort for “sophisticated singles, couples and friends who want to live big, breathe deep and experience life at its fullest,” and will have what AMResorts says will be “150 ultra-chic and lavish suites with state-of-the-art technology.” breathless Montego Bay will also have a choice of bars and lounges, a spa and the xhale club, which will offer...
American To Suspend Waterloo-Chicago Service
American Airlines has announced a suspension of its Chicago O’Hare service from the Region of Waterloo International Airport, effective Oct. 5. According to officials, despite efforts to combat the currency issues with increased passenger traffic, Waterloo Region will join a lengthy list of Canadian airports negatively impacted by the low Canadian dollar. Since 2014, airlines based in the US operating in Canada have seen consistent reductions in profit, suspending service on 35 Canadian routes in total, including: Edmonton – New York; Halifax – Washington; Halifax - Chicago;...
Universal Unveils Volcano Bay
A lush, tropical oasis unfolds before you, instantly transporting you to a little-known Pacific isle. In the distance, a colossal volcano rises above a sparkling beach, boasting majestic waterfalls by day and blazing lava by night – welcome to Universal’s Volcano Bay. The innovative new water theme park will open next year at Universal Orlando Resort. Spanning 28 fully immersive acres, Universal Orlando’s third theme park will be an entirely new kind of water theme park experience. At Volcano Bay, guests will “discover a place like no other, filled with incredible thrills...
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...