Destinations
Boomerang Sails ‘Down Under’
Boomerang Tours has introduced a series of four cruise tours to the South Pacific with Princess Cruises. The first departure is set for Nov. 14. From Tahiti to Los Angeles, passengers will explore Papeete with a pre-cruise stay before sailing to Moorea, Bora Bora, Hilo, Honolulu, Maui and finally Los Angeles. The 16-night cruise is on the Pacific Princess and includes all meals and the three-night pre-cruise. Accommodation is at the Intercontinental Resort Papeete. The next date is Jan. 25, 2016 for a 22-night cruise from Sydney to Sydney combined with a 10-night land itinerary...
Cuba Prepares For The Future
There are growing indications that Cuba may be on the verge of hosting our next door neighbours en masse, reports staff writer, Ian Stalker in this week's digital edition of Canadian Travel Press. The US and Cuban governments are continuing to work toward normalizing relations after more than half a century of outright hostility and there's growing international speculation about the communist nation's future, with March seeing both Newsweek and Time magazines having simultaneous cover stories about possible changes in store for Cuba. One of those changes could be a large influx of...
Exotik Adds Malta to Long Stay Program
Exotik Tours is expanding its winter long stay program with the addition of Malta with scheduled departures from Montreal, Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver starting at end of October. A 22-day/21-night long-stay package features prices starting from $1,549 plus tax out of Montreal ($1,624 plus tax out of Toronto, and $1,650 plus tax out of Vancouver and $1,890 out of Calgary) and includes all flights, return transfers, accommodation at the newly renovated and re-opened Seashells Resort at Suncrest and daily breakfast. From $499 per person, dinners and unlimited beverages during meals...
USVI in the Spotlight
From shopping to sandy beaches to sailing excursions and savoury food, US Virgin Islands (USVI) Commissioner of Tourism Beverly Nicholson-Doty was in Toronto yesterday (April 16) to promote the uniqueness of St. Croix, St. John, St. Thomas and Water islands. “For those of you that haven't been to the Virgin Islands, one of the things you really need to know is this is a destination where you can have multiple island experiences,” Nicholson-Doty said. Noting constant parties, cultural events, eco-tourism and a rum distillery with a 400-year-old family heritage, she told gathered...
Las Vegas Remains No. 1 Trade Show Destination
Las Vegas has been named the No. 1 trade show destination for the 21st consecutive year, according to the Trade Show News Network’s (TSNN) “2014 TSNN Top 250 Trade Shows in the United States” list. Las Vegas hosted 60 of the largest shows held in the US last year, up from the 53 it hosted in 2013. The coveted list by Trade Show News Network represents the largest 250 trade shows held in the US last year, ranked by net square footage. The 60 shows in Las Vegas encompassed 22.3 million net square feet, or 33% of the total space for all 250 shows. The two largest single shows...
Fourth Plaza Premium Lounge Opens in YVR
Plaza Premium Lounge has opened its fourth location at Vancouver International Airport. It is located on the domestic departures level 3 of the domestic terminal, in the airport’s new A-B Connector. It’s nearly 600 square metres in area and has a seating capacity for 135. Services include free high speed WiFi, computer work stations, charging sockets, TVs, magazines and newspapers. A self-serve buffet has hot/cold foods like pastas, soups and salads, plus beverages. Sleepy inbound long haul passengers waiting for their connection can grab a nap in semi-private rest rooms for an...
New York Loves Canada
Showcasing that New York has a lot more to offer than just the Big Apple, “skyscrapers and Liberty,” Jim Dickmeyer (pictured left), Consul General of the United States, and I LOVE NEW YORK, New York State Division of Tourism, hosted an industry reception with numerous partners at The University Club of Toronto yesterday (April 15). “There's no doubt the first thing that comes to mind is skyscrapers, the Statue of Liberty and Times Square, but the fact is New York is much more than that,” said Markly Wilson (pictured right), director of international marketing for the New York...
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...