Destinations
Insight Commemorates Centenary of Major Battles
Next year marks the 100th anniversary of some World War One’s bloodiest battles, including the battles of the Somme and Verdun, and Insight Vacations has a one-time departure that mirrors its Canadian Battlefields of Europe itinerary, with a special focus on the 100th anniversary. Military historian Dr. Jody Perrun, guest lecturer at the University of Winnipeg and Royal Military College, will lead Insight's Canadian Battlefields of Europe: A Journey of Remembrance itinerary. “We are thrilled to offer this special one-time departure that will commemorate the 100th anniversary of...
Wyndham Arrives In Vietnam
The Wyndham Hotel Group has signed a deal for its first property in Vietnam as it builds on it strategic efforts to grow its brands throughout key leisure markets in South East Asia. The 217-room Wyndham Legend Halong is owned by Ha Long Star Service & Tourist Joint Stock Company and will be located in Halong City. The USD$40 million development is now under construction and is scheduled to open under the upscale Wyndham Hotels and Resorts brand flag in early 2016. It will include all-day dining, meeting rooms, a pool bar and an onsite gym. Barry Robinson, president and...
Air Canada To Double YVR-London Flights
Air Canada is boosting international flights at its Vancouver hub next summer with double daily flights from YVR to London Heathrow. In addition, the airline's new non-stop flights from Vancouver to Brisbane, Australia will now launch two weeks earlier on June 1. “Air Canada is strategically increasing its international flights at YVR with a second daily flight to London Heathrow next summer in response to seasonal travel demand,” said Benjamin Smith, Air Canada president, Passenger Airlines. “Our second London flight beginning June 1 will be operated with new state-of-the-art...
An Experience To Remember
South African Airways (SAA) teamed up with the South African Tourism, and the Regional Tourism Organization of Southern Africa (RETOSA), as well as Zambia Tourism and Zimbabwe Tourism to host 50 travel specialists from North America on an educational trip through Southern Africa recently. The group – from Canada and the United States – went on a safari in South Africa, before discovering Cape Town and the Western Cape, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Stroebel Bekker, vice-president sales for SAA in North America, said that: “As the leading carrier from North America to Southern Africa,...
Canadians Are Hot For The Caribbean
In spite of a plummeting dollar, Canadians are still hot for the Caribbean. During the final day of the annual State of the Industry Conference (SOTIC 2015) on Oct. 23, Richard Sealy, chairman of the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) revealed international arrivals had a strong growth during the first half of 2015, with North America making up 60% of visitors, reports staff writer, Ann Ruppenstein in this week's digital edition of Canadian Travel Press. “The US remains our main market with 7.3 million tourist visits between January and June, representing a 5.3% increase,” he says....
Vegas Here We Come!
WestJet has launched twice-weekly service from Abbotsford to Las Vegas, marking the 12th Canadian city with non-stop WestJet service to The Entertainment Capital of the World. John Weatherill, director, network and schedule planning for WestJet, said: “With more than 80 weekly flights from a dozen Canadian cities, WestJet and WestJet Vacations are big players in Las Vegas. In fact, we fly nearly one-third of all international guests into McCarran International Airport – more than one million in 2014 -- and we're delighted to welcome guests from Abbotsford to the party.” The...
Air Canada’s Got Seoul
Beginning June 17, 2016, Air Canada will launch a new year-round, daily non-stop service between Toronto's Pearson International Airport and Seoul, Korea's Incheon International Airport. The addition of Seoul is part of Air Canada's ongoing expansion of its international services and to promote the new route, the carrier is offering a special introductory fare starting from CDN$1,399, round-trip all-in, until Nov. 8, 2015 for travel June 17 to June 23 and Sept. 1 to Sept. 30, 2016. Tickets are now available for purchase. Benjamin Smith, president, passenger airlines at Air Canada,...
Hogwarts Is Coming To Hollywood
As it gears up for the Spring 2016 opening of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Hollywood, California, Universal has launched a new and interactive web site that will let the world experience a virtual tour of the much-anticipated attraction. With Hogwarts' arrival in Hollwood, visitors to the new site will be able to explore Hogsmeade village where magical spells and magical creatures meet dark villains and daring heroes and virtually sample the land's many shops, establishments and attractions through an artfully recreated parchment map. With each click of...