visitBerlin and the Vienna Tourist Board teamed up to host an industry luncheon yesterday in Toronto in a cross-promotion highlighting the two great European cities of Berlin and Vienna.
The two cities make for an ideal two-stop vacation, with visitBerlin's Kirsten Schmidt saying the cities are “different, but complement each other very well.”
Berlin is coming off a record year for tourism in 2015, surpassing the 30 million mark for overnight stays and hosting a record 12.37 million guests, including more than 150,000 Canadians, up 10.7% from 2014.
The German capital launched...
Star Alliance member Brussels Airlines is now flying from Toronto (Pearson) to its home base in Brussels five times a week, and onwards to other destinations in Europe and Africa.
Toronto is Brussels Airlines' first destination in Canada.
The flight leaves Toronto every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 6:30 p.m., arriving the next morning in Brussels at 7:50 a.m. local time. The flight to Toronto leaves Brussels Airport at 10:30 a.m. and arrives at Pearson at 1:20 p.m. local time.
The new service is operated with Airbus A330 aircraft equipped with Brussels Airlines...
With the re-opening of Brussels Airport, Air Canada will resume its regular daily flights between Montreal and Brussels as of tomorrow (April 7) and between Belgium and Canada on April 8.
Air Canada's rebooking policy remains in place for customers who purchased an Air Canada ticket no later than March 22 and whose itinerary includes a flight to, from or via Brussels Airport (BRU) between March 22 and April 14.
Travellers scheduled to travel during the affected time period may contact Air Canada Reservations to change their flight free of charge to another date between now and April...
With numerous upcoming special events on tap at Walt Disney World in Florida, there may be no better time to take advantage of seven Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels special “Spring into the Magic” rates, available for stays through June 30.
Featuring an ideal location in the Walt Disney World Resort, these seven Official Walt Disney World Hotels are within an easy walk to Disney Springs, offering four distinct outdoor neighbourhoods, with a diverse mix of retailers, entertainment, upscale restaurants and casual dining options.
In addition, the seven hotels provide shuttle...
Emerald Waterways has introduced a new sailing itinerary for 2017 – “Sensations of Southern France.”
The eight-day voyage on the new Emerald Liberté will take passengers from Lyon to Arles along the Rhône and Saône Rivers, passing through Chalon-Sur-Saône, Tournon and Avignon.
The region’s wine and culinary offerings are highlighted through tastings, both on board and off. Thirty departures are set for between April and October, 2017, starting at ange from $2,995 p.p., based on double occupancy. Booking by April 30 reduces those fares by $250.
The voyage, which...
For the month of April, Holiday House is launching the destination of the month featuring London.
“We are so excited with these offers. Our team has put together a riveting line-up of promotions and added-values. During the whole month of April, when our travel agent partners book London products, they will earn double the Loyalty Points on any land booking, an extra 1% commission on all hotels, tours and attractions and an extra 3% commission on cars,” said Nino Montagnese, senior vice-president of sales and marketing. “In addition, clients will benefit from the fourth, fifth or...
The Cayman Islands is giving Canadians more reasons to visit with its new “Summer Only In Cayman” promotion, offering travellers who book before June 30 savings of up to 50% at participating properties, as well as unique offers on car rentals, restaurants and attractions.
Many of Grand Cayman's finest hotels and properties are offering lodging deals, including the following:
Grand Cayman Beach Suites – Travel May 1 to June 30 and Aug. 15-31 and save up to 50% off or July 1 to Aug. 14 and save up to 40%. Children 12 and under stay and eat for free.
Aqua Bay Club – Book a...
At least one prominent tour operator selling Europe says that March 22's deadly bombings in Brussels may temporarily curtail travel to Europe, but is predicting a quick rebound as the busy Europe summer season draws near, reports Ian Stalker in this week's digital edition of Travel Courier.
The suicide bombings blamed on Islamic extremists killed at least 34 people and left some 270 injured, and follow November's deadly attacks in Paris that left some 130 people dead.
The latest bombings have been followed by warnings from some intelligence quarters about possible further attacks by...
Agents booking a Royal Irish Tours trip during April with have a chance to win a trip for two to Ireland, including round-trip air from Toronto.
The winner will take part in Royal Irish's eight-day “Emerald Adventure” that includes a stay at the five-star Ashford...
Air Canada rouge is looking well beyond Big Ben and the Eiffel Tower with its summer Europe program.
The airline will have non-stop summer service from Toronto to Prague, Budapest and Warsaw, with Prague service running May 29 to Sept. 29, Warsaw flights available from June 14 to Sept. 30 and the carrier linking Ontario's capital with Budapest from June 10 to Oct. 15.
“Eastern Europe is closer than ever before,” Vijay Bathija, Air Canada's vice-president commercial told a Wednesday Toronto gathering.
The new service underscores the quick growth Air Canada rouge – launched...