Destinations
Restaurant Canada Taking On The Issues At RC Show
While it would like to put the pandemic in the rearview mirror, Restaurants Canada makes it clear that the restaurants and foodservice industry are continuing to feel the long-term effects of the last two years. The group will be addressing the issues challenging the industry at the 2023 RC Show and offering solutions to them. From April 10 to April 12, RC Show 2023, with its theme HEART & HUSTLE, will highlight an industry that has been challenged, survived, revived itself, and is now looking ahead to the future. The three-day event will provide plenty of new revenue...
The Spa At Q Offers Quite The Experience
The 124 on Queen Hotel & Spa, located in historic Niagara-on-the-Lake, has unveiled its new spa -- The Spa at Q. The 12,000 square foot spa houses a welcome centre and boutique, relaxation lounge, treatment rooms, fitness centre, restorative Himalayan salt room, and a wellness hydrotherapy circuit. Daphne Swenerton, the Spa Director, said: “My team and I are working with enthusiasm to translate our core values of emotional hospitality, sustainability, and wellness into a dynamic context. For us, high quality and luxury include out-of-the-ordinary experiences that celebrate a...
Strong Results For Nassau Paradise Island
The Nassau Paradise Island Promotion Board (NPIPB) reports that it has fully recovered from the pandemic, finishing 2022 above the record results that it posted in 2019. Key takeaways include: Average occupancy for the resort destination increased 23.2% percentage points in 2022, up to 65.2% from 42% in 2021 Room revenue surpassed 2021 levels by 112% Length of stay is now approaching 6 nights on average – representing a half-day to one-day increase Additionally, 2022 total visits to NassauParadiseIsland.com were up 69% compared to 2021 and total website referrals to...
Scenic Announces Canadian Travel Showcase Events
Scenic is hosting a series of complimentary “Discover the Wonder Beyond” travel showcase events across Canada in February and March. The events will detail Scenic’s extensive worldwide range of destinations, products, and ships/yachts as experts offer insights into Scenic, the travel landscape and their own favorites. The hour-long Luxury River Cruises event will offer details of Scenic’s award-winning European and Southeast Asia luxury river products and sailings, while the Ultra-Luxury Yacht Cruising will go into the specifics of its global itineraries and the...
Fiji Airways Names Anjuna As Canadian GSA
Fiji Airways has appointed Anjuna Canada Inc as its exclusive General Sales Agent in Canada both for Passenger and Cargo. Anjuna Canada will expand and develop Fiji Airways brand leveraging their local expertise, industry travel relationships, sales efficiencies to drive sales across all market segmentations. Fiji Airways launched direct flights to and from Vancouver twice a week on Mondays and Fridays on Nov. 25, 2022. Claire Gray Director and Co-Founder of Anjuna, said: “Anjuna Canada is excited to have been appointed the GSA in Canada for the national carrier of Fiji. Canada...
On The Right Trajectory
“We know that globally, pent up demand for travel is high – everyone wants to get out to explore the world once again,” observes Laura Pallotta, Regional Vice President of Sales & Distribution, Canada for Marriott International. Pallotta continues: “While we can’t predict the future, and are carefully monitoring macroeconomic trends, the positive sentiment towards travel that we are hearing from our customers gives us confidence and optimism for what’s ahead in 2023.” In fact, when she was asked whether 2022 has been a disappointment, she told Canadian Travel...
Miami, Miami Beach To Host Huddle, Encounter 2024
VISIT FLORIDA has announced that Florida Huddle and Encounter 2024 will take place July 29 to July 31, 2024 at the Miami Beach Convention Center, hosted in partnership with the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau. Florida Huddle is the Sunshine State’s Official Travel Trade Show, showcasing the best of Florida to international and domestic tour operators, wholesalers and media with one-on-one-appointments, educational sessions, and networking. Florida partners that typically attend are CVBs, hotels, resorts, attractions, and theme parks. VISIT FLORIDA President and CEO...
Cliveden Solutions Repping Qantas In Canada
Cliveden Solutions Inc has been appointed as the exclusive general sales agent (GSA) for Qantas Airways in Canada. As GSA, the global airline services company will promote Qantas’ schedules for flights between North America and Australia. Patrick Stepanek, CEO Cliveden Solutions Inc. said, “We’re extremely pleased to be working with such an iconic global brand as Qantas. We look forward to growing the brand across Canada through our network of offices in Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal.” David Thomas, Vice President Sales – Americas at Qantas, said: “We are delighted...