Destinations
G Adventures Offers Colombia Savings
G Adventures is partnering with ProColombia, a Colombia government agency promoting exports, investment and tourism, to offer savings on Colombia tours. Through July 31, travellers will receive 15% off all Colombia trips offered by the company for travel by Dec. 31. Agents should use promo code 15TB015COL01. New itineraries include Colombia – Lost City Trekking, a seven-day trip to reach the Lost City of Teyuna, enjoying jungle scenery along the trek. It is priced from $699...
Hawaii’s Oldest Food Festival Celebrates 45 Years
The 2015 Kona Coffee Cultural Festival celebrates the 45th anniversary of Hawaii's oldest food festival with 10 days of fan favourites and dynamic new events all starting Nov. 6. The festival promotes and perpetuates the culture, heritage, artistry and rich history behind Kona's nearly 200-year-old world-famous brew. One highlight will be the return of the crowd favourite Kona Coffee Cultural Festival Lantern Parade through historic Kailua. Open to the public, the parade winds through historic Kailua Village and culminates with a new floating lantern celebration at Kamakahonu Bay...
WestJet Enhances 2015-16 Winter Schedule
WestJet is launching new non-stop service to Florida, Mexico and Costa Rica, as well as adding more than 85 flights across its growing domestic and international network as part of its winter 2015-2016 flight schedule. WestJet's regional airline, WestJet Encore, will also begin service three times a day to Boston (pictured), its first US destination. “WestJet continues to enhance its strong position in key sun markets with the addition of more destinations in areas popular with Canadian travellers,” said Chris Avery, WestJet vice-president, Network Planning, Alliances and...
Air Canada Delhi Flights To Go Daily
Air Canada has plans to increase its new Toronto-Delhi non-stop service from four times weekly to daily service beginning Oct. 30, 2016. The airline's new non-stop service between Toronto and Delhi, set to be launched Nov. 1 with four weekly flights, is Air Canada's first route to be dedicated for Boeing 787-9 series aircraft. Air Canada will receive a total of 29 new 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft by 2019, in addition to eight 787-8 aircraft already in operation, as part of the carrier's fleet renewal and international expansion from its global hub at Toronto Pearson...
Collette Unveils New Australia, New Zealand Travel Guide
Collette has launched a new Australia & New Zealand travel guide – highlighted by seven tours to the South Pacific for 2016-2017. The brochure features overall information on all seven tours as well as once-in-a-lifetime memories travellers can expect from their time in the South Pacific. Tours offered include South Pacific Wonders, From the Outback to the Glaciers, Exploring Australia, Exploring New Zealand and more. Travellers will have the opportunity to enjoy such experiences as snorkeling at the Great Barrier Reef, touring the glacial fjords on New Zealand’s South...
Swing Into Summer Savings
Pairing championship course play with premier downtown accommodations and entertainment, the Charleston area is offering golfers special savings on summer stay and play packages. Home to over 19 championship courses designed by world-class architects and endless downtown offerings for off-course enjoyment, the Charleston area is an ideal destination for families, friends, couples and corporate groups to head for a summer retreat. The following are a few of the summer stay and play golf packages available, starting at US$114 per person, per night: Brews & Birdies – Perfect...
Trail Rebuild Opens Up More of Panorama
The summer operations at Panorama Mountain Resort are in full swing with the resort’s mountain bike park operating seven days a week until Aug. 30. Sixteen downhill trails are open for riders of all abilities, and a newly rebuilt trail has been introduced for beginner and intermediate riders. A rebuild of the “Let it Ride” trail was unveiled recently and the additional three km of new routing there brings Panorama’s downhill total to 33 km. A bike park package offers savings of up to 25% on accommodations and includes bike park lift...
NYC & Company Picks Spatz As CMO
NYC & Company – which is New York City's official marketing, tourism and partnership organization – has named Abby Spatz as its chief marketing officer. In her new role, Spatz will lead the company's marketing group and will oversee the in-house creative, digital, editorial, photography and video teams as she directs and implements the company's strategic marketing plan. She will report to Fred Dixon, president and CEO of NYC & Company. Spatz joins NYC & Company from the spa and beauty brand Bliss, where she served as the head of integrated marketing and communications....