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Just because the dollar is down, it doesn't mean Canadians have stopped travelling. Sure, your clients' destinations may change and shorter trips may help compensate for the increased exchange differential, but one can't stay home forever, can they? One city that has historically proven to be recession-proof is New York. And given its proximity to much of Canada, it's likely to remain a popular getaway for Canucks, reports editor Michael Baginski in this week's digital edition of Travel Courier. With a vast number of air seats from gateways in this country through the likes of Air...
Refugee Crisis Not Affecting Tourism to Europe
Tourism to Europe has not yet been affected by the Syrian refugee crisis, which has seen tens of thousands seeking asylum in the European Union, says the head of Switzerland Tourism. “Right now we don't see any signs (of disruption),” Jurg Schmid, CEO of Switzerland Tourism, told PressToday correspondent Mike Baginski at the Swiss Travel Market in Zermatt on Tuesday. Calling the flight of Syrians seeking escape from civil war there a “sad situation,” Schmid said he had not heard concerns from any European colleagues suggesting that chaotic images in the media of the flood of...
Discovering Nova Scotia with Nova Star
Fall is perhaps the best time to visit Nova Scotia, and Nova Star Cruises offers a series of value vacation packages that make it easy to plan a fall getaway and enjoy the best that Nova Scotia has to offer. Nova Star Discovery packages include round-trip on the Nova Star cruise ferry with vehicle transport, and a cabin on the overnight voyage, plus lodging at leading hotels and resorts. Besides delivering significant value compared to booking ferry passage and lodging separately, Nova Star Discovery packages take the guesswork out of planning a trip to Nova Scotia by providing...
Porter Inaugurates Pittsburgh Service
Porter Airlines inaugurated new service between Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport and Pittsburgh yesterday (Sept. 21). Porter will operate two daily weekday roundtrip flights departing Toronto at 8:25 a.m. and 3:05 p.m. Return flights depart Pittsburgh at 10:05 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. Weekend service includes one roundtrip on Saturday and two on...
Welcome to Casa de Shenandoah
For the first time, the gates to Wayne Newton's 52-acre sanctuary – Casa de Shenandoah – are open to the public. Tours of Newton’s home and a newly built visitor centre will take fans inside the world of the legendary entertainer for a true behind-the-scenes look at the life of the man who has made Las Vegas his personal and professional home for more than 50 years. “It’s been a dream of mine to open Casa de Shenandoah to my fans from around the world for years, and that dream is now a reality,” said Newton. Located just minutes from the Las Vegas Strip, Casa de...
Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos Now Welcoming Guests
The Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos celebrated its grand opening on Sept. 15, welcoming guests with a champagne toast. The luxury all-inclusive resort for guests of all ages is distinguished by its Baja inspiration, which includes indigenous style wood carvings, handcrafted mosaics, architectural details that celebrate the history of the region, and an open-air lobby that facilitates guest registration and instantly immerses guests in the beauty of the destination through its view of the Sea of Cortez. Guests booking reservations by Oct. 31 for travel through July 31, 2016 can save up to 50%...
Free Ireland Webinar Set For Tomorrow
Tourism Ireland, in conjunction with Baxter Travel Webcasts, presents Ireland’s Ancient East at 12 noon EST tomorrow (Sept. 22). From ancient stone monoliths to ruined castles, experience the untamed beauty of Ireland’s Ancient East. Ramble the lands that inspired epic sagas of love and war, and learn about the muse that created great writers – from W.B Yeats' fairy queens and midnight hunts to C.S Lewis magical land beyond the Wardrobe. Attendance is free, but space is limited. Register today at https://zoom.us/webinar/register/12e4cb39c580c7afc5b9141539e44ee6 to reserve your...
Caesars Opens New Atlantic City Conference Centre
Caesars Entertainment Corporation has officially opened its Waterfront Conference Center at Harrah's Resort Atlantic City. The US$125.8 million centre's grand opening was celebrated with a ribbon cutting, fireworks and customer event. The new facility has already booked meetings and conventions through 2019. With the addition of the conference centre, official note there has been an increase of 90,000 advance room bookings for the upcoming 12 months at Harrah's Resort Atlantic City, compared to 7,000 advance room bookings for the previous 12 months. The 97 confirmed meetings to date...