Destinations
On Road From Tianguis
Press Today's Ian Stalker reports that the man who oversees the Mexico Tourism Board's Quebec office is welcoming upcoming Air Canada rouge service between Montreal and Mexico City. Manuel Montelongo told Baxter Travel Media that the carrier will begin five-times-a-week service between the Mexican and Quebec cities in early May, which is "amazing news" for Mexico City's tourism trade. Mexican tourism officials have long been encouraging Canadians not to limit their Mexican vacations to beach destinations. Montelongo acknowledged during Mexico's tourism show Tianguis last week...
Showcasing ‘The Bluegrass State’
A delegation of tourism officials from Kentucky wrapped up a Canadian sales mission – which included a bourbon tasting event – last week, showcasing all “The Bluegrass State” has to offer. The group mainly represented Northern Kentucky, Louisville and Lexington – dubbed Kentucky's Golden Triangle and offering visitors an unlimited source of things to do all within a few hour's drive of each other. While many Canadians pass through Kentucky when driving to Florida, officials are trying to get the word out that staying a day or two is definitely worth it. From the rolling...
Sunwing Unveils ‘New Look’ 2015/16 Brochure
Sunwing Vacations' 2015/16 brochure is now available. Boasting a fresh new look with an updated logo, the brochure features moe than 30 vacation destinations across the Caribbean, Cuba, Mexico and Central America accessible on direct Sunwing flights from 32 gateways. An enhanced format helps makes it easier for travellers to decide which getaway is right for them. During the past year, over a million Sunwing travellers shared their experiences and the results appear throughout the brochure. Each resort featured has ratings gathered from returning customers on the quality of the...
Transat Adds Sun Options Fom Western Canada
Transat Holidays is expanding its flight offerings from Western Canada with the addition of new routes to its 2015-2016 South program. Departures are offered in the systems and are available for sale effective immediately. For the 2015-2016 winter season, vacationers from Western Canada will be able to choose from a dozen destinations, including: Cayo Santa Maria (Cuba) departing from Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatoon and Winnipeg; Cozumel (Mexico) departing from Calgardy and Edmonton; Varadero (Cuba) departing from Winnipeg. The complete flight schedule for the 2015-2016...
One Million and Counting
For well over a decade tourists have been visiting a small pocket of green farmland in the depths of Middle-earth New Zealand, which recently celebrated a milestone with its one-millionth visitor. Hobbiton Movie Set, near Matamata in New Zealand’s Waikato region, has welcomed its one-millionth visitor in a celebration that coincided with the very reason for its existence. As the movie set milestone was reached in the lush hills of the real Middle-earth New Zealand, “The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies” – the final film in Sir Peter Jackson’s epic Trilogies adapting the...
Maui Deals and Steals
The Maui Accommodations Guide has released its latest “Maui Deals & Steals” online newsletter, listing spring bargains offered by dozens of Maui resorts, hotels, condos and villas. The free e-newsletter includes offers like room rates discounted up to 30% off; fifth and seventh nights free at hotels and condos; whale watching bargains; discounts for last-minute bookings and long stays; and value-added offers, such as free breakfasts. Some offers are exclusive, limited-time, or last minute deals listed only on the Maui Accommodations Guide site, and all are designed to be...
New York State Rolls Out Red Carpet for Canadians
Through April 6, Canadians will find New York State an especially rewarding time to hit the malls, thanks to a new “I Shop NY” initiative, launched by the New York State Division of Tourism/I LOVE NEW YORK. The limited-time promotion will provide a variety of deals, discounts and rewards via a downloadable “flexi” coupon that can be redeemed in person at participating New York State stores. The program will be promoted in key Canadian markets on TV and through digital media. “We’re very excited about this program,” said Empire State Development Division of Tourism...
Hotel Zephyr to Shake Up Fisherman’s Wharf
Davidson Hotels & Resorts has teamed up with acclaimed international design firm Dawson Design Associates to launch Hotel Zephyr, an upscale hotel property described as having a fresh and irreverent twist. “Our promise at Hotel Zephyr is to inject a sense of discovery, amusement and wonder into an upscale hotel experience,” say officials. The property, currently the site of the Radisson Fisherman’s Wharf and spanning the entire block bound by Jefferson, Powell and Beach streets, was acquired by Pebblebrook Hotel Trust in December 2013. The hotel will remain open during...