Destinations
Globus Introduces 100-Day ‘Parks’ Tour
America’s National Parks will celebrate its 100th anniversary next year – a milestone Globus will be celebrating in style with a unique 103-day tour, Centennial Celebration - 100 Days of Go Parks, visiting 35 of the country’s most famed parks. Starting in Hawaii on July 7 and ending in Las Vegas on Oct. 17, the tour will feature visits to such landmark parks as Grand Canyon, Yosemite and Glacier National Park. “This is a natural for us,” said Stéphanie Bishop of the Globus family of brands Canadian office. “We are proud and long-time supporters of the National Park...
Air Canada Taking Off To Delhi, Dubai
It was all about Delhi and Dubai as Air Canada hosted a group of some 260 travel agents, tour operators, corporate customers and other travel trade types to an event in Toronto last night. And whether you're client is 'dreaming of Delhi' or 'destined for Dubai,' at the beginning of November, Air Canada will be offering new air options to get them there. To Delhi, the carrier will be offering four flights a week from Toronto using its new 787-900 Dreamliners beginning November 1; while the thrice-weekly service to Dubai from Toronto begins on November 3, also featuring the 787-900...
travelcuts to Host Travel Documentary Film Festival
Canadian online travel specialist travelcuts is inviting Canadians to see the world and journey through some of the most obscure destinations via the first travelcuts Travel Doc Film Fest, “See The World Your Way.” The festival, set for late November, will feature a four-part mini-series of videos that will put the audience in some of the earth's most incredible, off-the-beaten-path places in Peru, Ecuador and Europe. Highlights will include a dune buggy ride in the most remote part of the desert and discovering never-before-seen waterfalls in the rain forest. “The festival is...
Myrtle Beach Rolls Out The Red Carpet For Canadians
In a new initiative designed to fight the poor currency exchange between Canada and the US and to keep Canadians visiting, Myrtle Beach is rolling out the red carpet with a new incentive-laced “Dollar For Dollar Can-Am Days” program. Available from Jan. 1 through April 30, and only to Canadians, the program offers discounts of up to 65% at participating hotels and 30% at attractions and restaurants. The program was unveiled at a Myrtle Beach event in Toronto last night (Sept. 29) – an event that gave guests a taste of everything Myrtle Beach, including live entertainment,...
Hilton Continues Latin America, Caribbean Expansion
Hilton Worldwide is set to reach a milestone 100 hotels in Latin America and the Caribbean this year, with an accelerated 60% growth in the portfolio expected through 2017. Nearly 20 new hotels have opened in the region so far this year, and another 60 hotels are in the development pipeline. As of Q2 2015, Hilton Worldwide has approximately 20,000 rooms at more than 90 hotels and resorts open and welcoming guests throughout Latin America and the Caribbean, including the recent openings of the 298-room Hilton Barra Rio de Janeiro (pictured); Anselmo Buenos Aires – the first Curio...
Free Flanders-Belgium Webinar Set For 1 P.M.
Located in the heart of Europe with French glamour, German attention to detail, Dutch friendliness and trains at your doorstep inviting you to explore, Belgium is the perfect home base for any tour of Europe. Experience Michelin-starred cuisine and fine diamonds in Antwerp, or simply enjoy beer and mussels in Brussels and see why Belgium is Europe’s best kept secret. With something for everyone, isn’t it time you visited Flanders? Join VISITFLANDERS and Baxter Travel Media today at 1 p.m. EST for a free webinar to learn more. Space is limited, so register today at...
Hilton Strengthens Presence in Hawaii
Hilton Worldwide plans to open its first Hilton Garden Inn hotel in Waikiki on the island of Oahu. The 623-room Hilton Garden Inn Waikiki Beach will be managed by Evolution Hospitality and is on track to open early in 2016 after undergoing extensive renovation. Redevelopment of the hotel, formerly the OHANA Waikiki West, is underway and will entail a complete modernization of the 1970 structure. Upgrades will be made to all of the hotel’s public spaces and guestrooms, bringing together the well-known features of Hilton Garden Inn and the local culture. Design plans include a...
Insight Goes All-Inclusive in Europe
Insight Vacations has unveiled its 2016-17 Europe and Britain collection highlighted by nine new premium all-inclusive trips and four new itineraries. The program features more than 100 hand-picked itineraries and 13 new escorted journeys. Many of the tour operator's Signature Hotels have been upgraded and new “Relaxed Starts” have been introduced on various itineraries offering leisurely starts of 9 a.m. or later. Signature Highlights for 2016 include VIP and priority access to excursions, including an open-top cable car to the summit of Mt. Stanserhorn and fast track entry to...