Destinations
Hurtigruten Triples Its Berths in Antarctica
GLP Worldwide Expedition Travel and Tours, the Canadian representative for Hurtigruten, is making it easier to book an Antarctica cruise as the MS Midnatsol will be utilized for the 2016/17 sailing season, tripling the line's capacity in this increasingly popular region. “With triple the berths this will make Antarctica more accessible and give more choice while meeting the demand for more experiential and nature based voyages especially to this part of the world,” said Alan Law, GLP Worldwide Expedition Travel and Tours' director of sales and marketing. The Midnatsol will join...
Taking The World By Storm
If you think you've noticed more Chinese tourists in your city lately, you're not mistaken. According to global accommodation booking web site Hotels.com, Chinese travellers continue to take the world by storm, up 20% to 107 million in 2014. According to statistics, they're also younger, more independent-minded, tech-savvy – and increasingly cashed-up. Surveying more than 3,000 Chinese international travellers and 1,500 hoteliers from around the world, the annual Hotels.com Chinese International Travel Monitor examined the growth trends in mainland Chinese international travellers...
Game On For Jamaica
Jamaica House Toronto, the official meeting grounds for Jamaican athletes, supporters and patriots at the 2015 Pan Am & Parapan Am Games, kicked off yesterday (July 22) with an industry event. Held at Atlantis in Ontario Place, the launch featured Kaci Fennell, Miss Universe Jamaica 2014, Janice Miller, Jamaica’s High Commissioner to Canada and Lloyd Wilks, Jamaica’s Consul General to Toronto, as well as Jamaican food and drinks. “The Jamaica House brings you the best of our brand flavours,” Wilks said. “This represents our brand in every way, shape and...
‘Kids Free San Diego’ Returns in October
The popular “Kids Free San Diego” promotion returns in October. Major San Diego attractions including SeaWorld San Diego, the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park will offer free admission to kids throughout the month, along with more than 30 area museums. In addition to free attraction admission, many local hotels and restaurants offer specials throughout October. Complete offer details from hotels, restaurants, attractions and more will be posted at http://www.sandiego.org/kidsfree beginning in...
New Crystal Excursions Explore Toronto, Montreal
This fall, Crystal Cruises is offering travellers the chance to extend their cruise experience ashore with two lavish Extended Land Programs in Eastern Canada. Offered with two Crystal Symphony New England/Canada sailings from New York to Montreal, the post-cruise, shore-side adventures take guests further into two of Canada’s most culturally rich cities – Toronto and Montreal – including iconic sites like Niagara Falls, the Notre-Dame Basilica and exclusive mountaintop villages. “Toronto and Montreal each offer such distinctly elegant experiences, from the palpable history...
Alio Unveils Colorado Brochure
Alio has partnered with Colorado and issued a new brochure featuring a range of product covering more than 25 destinations across the state. Alio officials note that Colorado offers four seasons of vacation possibilities, with highlights including cosmopolitan cities and outlet shopping, world class ski resorts, soft adventure, vineyards and breweries, national parks and canyons, native history, cowboy culture, golf, hiking, fishing and more. Brochure features include Denver, Colorado Springs, Grand Junction, Fort Collins, the ski resorts of Aspen and Vail and Durango. Alio...
Spotlight on Atlantic City
The spotlight was on Atlantic City last night (July 21) as tourism officials visited Toronto to showcase all that's happening in the “entertainment capital of the east coast.” Heather Colache, sales manager of Meet AC (Atlantic City Convention & Group Sales) spoke with PressToday and shared the news that US$300 million is being invested into the city, known for its beaches, boardwalk and casinos. Upcoming projects – all within the next three years – include three new hotels, two with casinos and one a “family friendly” casino-free hotel with a water park. Phase one...
PATA Canada YVR Quiz Night Set for Aug. 19
PATA Canada reports that registration is now open for the YVR Quiz Night to be held in Vancouver on Aug. 19 – http://www.patacanada.com/events/vancouver-quiz-night-3. This is a fun event sponsored by Canada One, China Airlines, Goway, Royal Scenic, Silk Holidays, Tourism Authority of Thailand and Tourism Malaysia. Agents will team up to test their knowledge as the sponsors quiz them about their Asia Pacific products. Team prizes and dinner are all part of the fun. For more information, contact Sandra Ngoh-Fonseka of Tourism Malaysia at 1-888-689-6872 or 604-689-8899, or e-mail...