Destinations
2015 Is The Year For Europe
The Travel Corporation wants to make European vacations a reality for those dreaming of a holiday on that continent. Jeff Element, who oversees The Travel Corporation's Canadian operation, told a Toronto audience this week that our dollar is doing well against the euro, even while faring poorly against its American counterpart. “There's still lots of offers...There's still lots of air capacity...,” he said. “This is the year to go.” Travel Corporation brands include Contiki, with Element saying Contiki can cater to “every budget, every travel style.” Contiki clients...
Air Canada Set To Take Off To Amsterdam
Air Canada and about 150 travel agents, tour operators and corporate customers were on hand at Toronto's Casa Loma to celebrate the carrier's June 4 launch of service to Amsterdam. But that wasn't all. Along with Amsterdam, Air Canada – as well as Air Canada rouge – will also bring close to a dozen more, new or expanded services online between now and the end of June. A sample of some of the destinations Air Canada is adding include Atlantic City and Austin, Texas from Toronto; a batch of domestic flights to Terrace and Nanaimo from Calgary and to Comox from Vancouver. Plus Air...
PATA Back In Canada
After a seven-year hiatus, PATA is back in Canada. The new Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Canada Chapter was launched last night (April 23) at a celebratory industry function in Markham, Ont., complete with the 27 Founding Members. The event was streamed live across Canada. Barbara Dirnberger, executive director of PATA Canada, kicked things off by thanking the Founding Members for believing in and supporting the initiative to bring PATA back to Canada. "Each of them is highly invested in promoting the Asia Pacific region, an area that is to many Canadians 'the other side...
San Antonio Set To Thrill Visitors Even More
This summer, Six Flags Fiesta Texas in San Antonio will be unveiling its latest and most thrilling ride to date – Batman, The Ride, a 4D free fly coaster ride that features the first magnetic technology of its kind in the world providing riders with the feeling of weightlessness. Magnetic fins on the ride allow riders to flip over the top of a 12-storey hill and two vertical drops. Lasting about two minutes, the ride takes flight over a steel track with six full inversions descending downwards to two 90-plus degree vertical drops. Coaster enthusiasts can look forward to a...
Sunwing Adds Cancun Service From Windsor
Mexico's flagship resort area, Riviera Maya, will become a short flight away next winter for residents of Southwestern Ontario as Sunwing adds direct flights from Windsor to Cancun, beginning Dec. 21. Sunwing offers some exclusive resort options in Riviera Maya. A new addition to Sunwing's Family Collection, the Royalton Riviera Cancun caters to vacationers seeking plentiful activities and a wide array of amenities. Part of Sunwing's Luxury Collection, The Hideaway at Royalton Riviera Cancun offers a serene oasis where adults can relax and be pampered, while offering full access to all...
Pour Some Fun at the Ka’u Coffee Festival
Showcasing all that makes the rural District of Ka’u so special, the Ka‘u Coffee Festival is set to perk with activities for all ages, April 24-May 3. Now in its seventh year, the festival not only showcases Ka’u’s multi, award-winning coffees at numerous events, but also features stargazing, a rainforest hike and more. “We’ve got something for everyone to enjoy over 10 days,” says festival organizer Chris Manfredi. “While all of last year’s great events return to the festival, we’re always trying to exceed the expectations of our guests. When you have a vibrant...
More Sun Options For Edmonton
Sunwing Vacations has announced an increase in flight services from Edmonton over the summer, offering residents new options for holiday getaways. During summer, the airline will offer three new weekly flights to the sun destinations of Cayo Coco in Cuba, the island of Grand Bahama, and Los Cabos on Mexico's Baja peninsula. Also, the weekly connection to Cancun that previously operated through Calgary will become a direct service over summer 2015. “Edmonton is our largest gateway in Western Canada,” says Andrew Dawson, CEO for the Sunwing Travel...
TPC Network Tees Up In Puerto Rico
The PGA TOUR’s TPC Network has announced the continued expansion of its international portfolio with the launching of TPC Dorado Beach, a Dorado Beach Resort, a luxury integrated beachfront resort and residential community in Puerto Rico. Debuting this month under the TPC banner, TPC Dorado Beach will eventually be home to three world-class Caribbean golf courses – the East Course, West Course and Sugarcane Course. The property’s recently updated East Course will play host to the 2015 PGA TOUR Latinòamerica Tour Championship Dec. 3-6, where five players will be awarded status...