Destinations
Titanic Belfast Named Europe’s Best Group Attraction
Titanic Belfast has beaten competition from the Eiffel Tower, London Eye and Monet’s Garden near Paris to be named as Europe’s Best Visitor Attraction for Groups at the European Group Travel Awards (EGTA). Opened in 2012, Titanic Belfast is an iconic six-floor building featuring nine interpretive and interactive galleries that explore the sights, sounds, smells and stories of Titanic, as well as the city and people which made it. It is the world’s largest Titanic exhibition. Dana Welch, manager of Tourism Ireland Canada, commented, “Congratulations to Titanic Belfast on...
Whistler Offers 25% Off Spring Ski Experience
Spring skiing is upon us, and Fairmont Chateau Whistler is ready. The Spring Ski Experience package has savings of 25% and includes a minimum of four night's luxury accommodations, a Whistler Blackcomb dual-mountain lift pass per adult/per day (excluding arrival day); and use of resort amenities like the Health Club, pools and fitness centre, plus the village shuttle. Rates for the Spring Ski Experience start at $502 per night for stays through April...
Air China Increasing Vancouver-Beijing Service
Air China has announced plans to launch additional flights between Vancouver and Beijing for the 2015 summer season. These new flights will supplement Air China's existing daily service operating non-stop between Vancouver and Beijing. Beginning June 19, CA 997/998 will operate four times weekly, increasing the schedule frequency to a daily operation as of Aug. 15. Agents are advised to check their GDS for further...
SAA Bringing Africa Showcase to Toronto
South African Airways (SAA) has announced the tour dates for this year's Africa Showcase, which will for the first time include a stop in Canada (Toronto on Oct. 7). The Africa Showcase is the largest travel trade event in North America featuring exclusively African suppliers that represent hotels, safari lodges, destination tourism organizations and other attractions that are popular with North American travellers. The show brings Africa travel specialists the latest trends on the region’s products and services, enabling those who participate to boost their sales to the increasingly...
Sunwing to Offer Kelowna-Varadero Service
Sunwing Vacations will be offering direct service from Kelowna, BC to Varadero, Cuba for the first time this winter. Departing weekly on Fridays between Dec. 18 and April 15, 2016, the new flight service will enable residents of Kelowna to experience some of Sunwing's new and exclusive resorts. Vacationers travelling with young children will appreciate Memories Varadero Beach Resort. Part of Sunwing's Family Collection of properties handpicked for their family friendly amenities, this beachfront resort offers both a complimentary Baby and Kids Club, together with two children's...
Nolitours Expands in Havana
Nolitours has enriched its Cuba program with an exclusive new partnership with Bravo Club Hotel Arenal. Set directly on a white-sand beach less than 30 minutes from Havana, the four-star resort combines relaxed, sunny days at the beach with the chance to explore the Cuban capital, known for its unique history and character. Managed by the Italian hotel chain known as Bravo Club, the recently renovated resort features 149 air-conditioned rooms in three, two-storey buildings. Available as an all-inclusive, amenities at the Bravo Club Hotel Arenal include a disco and a kids’...
Back In The USA
Solid, new performance numbers by the Canadian tourism industry have helped drive a decision by the Canadian Tourism Commission to restart marketing investments in the US, reports western editor, Ted Davis in this week's digital edition of Canadian Travel Press. The promotion of Canadian tourism in the US has been on hiatus for about five years now, going back to a decision by the CTC to avoid a big spend in the United States during the economic downturn. Work to cultivate tourism in other overseas and developing markets have since paid off, and market conditions are now more suitable...
Israel Winner
Henry Wiseberg of Talk of the Town Travel in Toronto has been named the grand prize winner of the Israel Government Tourist Office’s webinar raffle. Wiseberg and a lucky guest will be on their way to a Mediterranean adventure, courtesy of El Al Airlines and Dan Hotels. When asked about his plans for the vacation, Wiseberg mentioned looking forward to delicious cuisine, beautiful scenery and exploring historic Tel Aviv. The prize was exclusively offered to attendees of Baxter Travel Media and the Israel Government Tourist Office’s recent presentation of “Israel: Land of...