Destinations
See More of Dubai For Less This Summer
Emirates' passengers can experience more of Dubai this summer by enjoying deep discounts and exclusive offers across the city with the “My Emirates Pass,” launched jointly in partnership with the Department of Economic Development in Dubai. Passengers flying on the airline to or through Dubai by Aug. 31 can take advantage of a range of offers at some of Dubai's best known hotspots by simply showing their boarding pass and a valid form of identification. Special discounts and offers at more than 65 restaurants and hotel dining outlets, 10 leisure experiences ranging from desert...
Windstar Unveils 2017 Voyage Collection
Windstar Cruises has released its 2017 Voyage Collection, highlighted by two new cruises added to dozens of itineraries visiting more than 150 ports of call – including 13 new ports for 2017 – in 50 countries. Cruise offerings span the globe from exotic Dreams of Tahiti sailings offered year-round to popular summer sailings in Europe such as Classic Italy & Dalmatian Coast and Lands of the Midnight Sun voyages. Two new 2017 itineraries in the Mediterranean feature the ports of Croatia, and due to popular demand, Windstar is deploying a second all-suite yacht to sail around...
G Adventures Cruises Into Norway
G Adventures has introduced three new itineraries in Norway aboard its expedition ship, G Expedition, for May 2017. The adventure operator is offering a 15% early booking bonus for these trips, as well as all other 2017 round Longyearbyen, Svalbard itineraries, to encourage travellers to book early and secure their preferred itinerary, date and cabin category. Denise Harper, director of sales, Canada, G Adventures, says travelling Norway by ship is one of the best and most cost-effective ways to see the country. “Norway is stunningly beautiful and made for expedition...
Sneak Peak at New ACV Sun Collection
Air Canada Vacations has released a preview of its 2016-2017 Sun Collection. Highlights include a new winter flight schedule with increased capacity, an Early Booking Bonus and Price Drop Guarantee, and the return of Play, ACV’s exclusive family program. The winter flight schedule features service from ACV’s major gateways including Halifax, Montreal, Toronto, Ottawa, Winnipeg, Calgary and Vancouver to Mexico and the Caribbean. New is Montreal to Puerto Vallarta service operating Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays onboard Air Canada rouge. Air Canada Vacations’ Early Booking...
Air Canada Says ‘G’Day Brisbane,’ Hello Casablanca
Air Canada has launched its new 787 Dreamliner service from Vancouver to Brisbane, Australia, marking the only non-stop service linking Canada with Queensland, Australia's “Sunshine State,” as well as new service between Montreal and Casablanca. The new flights between Vancouver and Brisbane ramp up to daily service on June 17. “We are delighted to launch the only non-stop, year-round service between Canada and Brisbane, a significant commercial business hub and tourism gateway to one of Australia's UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the Great Barrier Reef and the beautiful Gold...
Canadian Tourism Looks To Go From ‘Good to Great’
It's Tourism Week in Canada (through June 4) and there is plenty of reasons to celebrate tourism's importance as an economic sector. Comprising nearly 2% of GDP the $90 billion industry is uniquely positioned as a regional economic driver from coast to coast to coast. Canada's tourism industry directly employs 627,000 people while a total of 1.6 million jobs are dependent on tourism. The Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) notes that travel is one of the fastest growing sectors of the global economy. In 2015 international tourism grew by 4.4% with over a billion...
Sandals Foundation, SickKids Make History in Barbados
Sandals Foundation and The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) have joined forces to create a fellowship that will provide funding for a healthcare professional from Barbados to train at the renowned children’s hospital in Toronto. Dr. Chantelle Browne-Farmer has been selected as the first candidate from Barbados to receive a two-year fellowship at SickKids as part of the SickKids-Caribbean Initiative (SCI). At SickKids, Dr. Browne-Farmer will be part of the Division of Haematology and Oncology where she will have an opportunity to become immersed in observing and participating in...
Brazil Visa Waiver Program Underway
The period of unilateral visa exemption for Canadian tourists wanting to visit Brazil has begun. Canadians are guaranteed visa free entry between June 1 and Sept. 18 – a period that includes the Rio de Janeiro Olympics – with a limited stay of 90 days from the date of first entry into the country. The exemption is directed towards international visitors who come to Brazil exclusively for tourism purposes. The visitor does not need to prove that they have tickets to attend any Olympics event. The Brazilian Tourism Board (Embratur) has undertaken many actions abroad to highlight...