Destinations
On Court With North Carolina
A delegation of tourism officials from North Carolina wrapped up a Canadian sales mission last night by hosting an industry event at the Toronto Raptors' game against the Charlotte Hornets. With 300 miles of coastline, mountains and historic cities like Charlotte and Asheville (home of the Biltmore House, America's largest home), North Carolina is a popular destination with Canadians. The state is commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Civil War this year and has also emerged as a top culinary destination, boasting numerous celebrated chefs, winemakers, craft brewers and...
WestJet Launches Fredericton Service
WestJet celebrated the launch of twice-daily, non-stop service between Toronto and Fredericton, New Brunswick, yesterday. Flights are operated by WestJet Encore using its fleet of 78-seat, Canadian-made Bombardier Q400 NextGen aircraft. “Fredericton is an important destination that represents our commitment to bring increased competition and lower fares to Atlantic Canada,” said Ferio Pugliese, WestJet executive vice-president, and president, WestJet Encore. “We know that traffic at new WestJet Encore destinations can increase by as much as 40 to 55% after we launch service,...
Maverick Helicopters Opens Maui Location
Maverick Helicopters has opened the doors to its new Maui, Hawaii operation, offering with three flightseeing packages. This is Maverick Aviation Group's fifth permanent location and the company's first venture outside the Southwest United States. Visitors may choose from one of the following experiences: Maui Dream (starting at $399 per person). Full island excursion. Guests may experience everything Maui has to offer on this all-encompassing 60-70 minute flight around the island. Molokai Voyage (starting at $369 per person). Explore Maui and its neighbouring island,...
Last Chance To Win Calgary Heritage Park Trip
All aboard! This year, Calgary's Heritage Park will introduce its newest attraction – a fully restored 1929 River Forth rail car. Donated by Canadian Pacific, the rail car has been transformed into an elegant dining car. Visitors are invited to book a luxurious four-course lunch on the car as the train gently makes its way through the park. Don't miss your last chance to enter to win a trip to Calgary's Heritage Park. Explore the dining car and other exciting living history attractions like the Famous Five Centre for Canadian Women, Gasoline Alley automobile museum, 1910 prairie...
Canada Sees Continued Strong International Numbers
The Canadian Tourism Commission is reporting that the wave of international travellers visiting Canada is showing no signs of weakening with the latest numbers showing just under 740,000 global visitors in January, a 5% year-on-year increase. More interesting stats from the CTC's latest Tourism Snapshot include: Overnight arrivals from the US market, which comprises 70% of Canada’s visitor total, rose 6% in January; A 10% depreciation of the loonie relative to the US dollar helped drive strong overnight increases in air arrivals (7%) and auto trips (6%); The France market was...
Via Ferrata Climbing Route to Open at Kicking Horse
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort has announced a new via ferrata climbing attraction, scheduled to open this summer. Via ferrata is Italian for “iron road” and is a fixed-route climb along a series of cables, ladders and bridges. Climbers are clipped in for safety, giving amateurs an experience normally reserved for pros. The via ferrata route at Kicking Horse will have two difficulty levels – one accessible to most people, climbing about 70 metres and the other more challenging route of 100 metres up. Participants will receive basic safety instructions and undergo a guided...
Spotlight on Germany
Celebrating the 25th anniversary of reunification this year, the German National Tourist Office held an industry luncheon yesterday (April 13) in Toronto featuring seven tourism partners. The tourism representatives gathered to share industry news and upcoming plans to celebrate 25 years of German unity, including an official ceremony, church services and public festivals in Frankfurt from Oct. 2-4. Pictured at the luncheon, held at the Arcadian Loft, are (l-r) Angela Geissler, Munich Airport; Wolfgang Gartner, Saxony Tourism; Susan Rienitz, Bremerhaven Tourist Board; Antje...
Tower of David Tours Offered Twice Weekly
Tours of the newly opened excavations in the moat and Kishle building of Jerusalem's Tower of David Museum are now available in English twice weekly – every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. and every Friday at 11 a.m. Recent discoveries uncovered during excavations in the moat and Kishle building unveil thousands of years of Jerusalem's history through archeological findings dating back to the First Temple 3,000 years ago. The guided tours start on top of King Herod's tower, where visitors have spectacular views of Israel's capital. The tour continues into the moat and ends at the Kishle...