Destinations
Holiday House Has Europe Ready to Book
Holiday House has launched its 2015 Europe program, available now in the system and ready to book. Offering the selection and flexibility that have been Holiday House hallmarks, officials say this year’s program has everything clients could want in planning and booking their next European adventure. Whether looking to visit France, Italy, the UK, Spain, the Netherlands, Germany and more, Holiday House has all the flights, hotels, car rentals, attraction passes, day tours and theatre tickets they may want or need to complete their vacation planning. The following are a few of...
Answering The Call
Aspects of Europe previously unavailable from parts of western Canada are now on the flight roster, with new lift announced by Air France and KLM, reports western editor, Ted Davis in this week's digital edition of Travel Courier. Air France will make its inaugural entry to the Vancouver market as of March 29, when it launches a schedule of up to five flights per week to Paris-Charles de Gaulle. Flights will be operated by a Boeing 777-200 with 309 seats: 35 in business class, 24 in premium economy and 250 in economy. The new Air France schedule answers a long time call for a...
Scenic Routes Focus of Germany Webinar
The German National Tourist Office is hosting a March 10 webinar with the theme, Scenic Routes. Chosen for their special landscapes or because of a specific cultural theme, Germany’s more than 150 designated scenic routes wind their way through magnificent scenery, passing historic and contemporary cultural treasures. From the fairytale elegance of Neuschwanstein Castle to the wilds of the North Shore coast, Germany is a land of scenic beauty simply waiting to be explored. The webinar is being held at 1 p.m. EST. To register, visit...
Canadians Flocking to Florida in Record Numbers
It seems Canadians can’t get enough of the Sunshine State. According to preliminary estimates from VISIT FLORIDA, the state welcomed 3.8 million Canadians last year, making it the fourth consecutive record year of visitation to Florida, with a 2.4% increase over 2013’s numbers. VISIT FLORIDA estimates in the fourth quarter of 2014, 765,000 Canadians visited Florida, reflecting an increase of 5.6% over the same period in 2013. For many Canadians, Florida is like a second home and an easy escape from winter – with many convenient flights from across the country. In 2014, about...
Shangri-La YVR Celebrates Year of the Goat
Shangri-La Hotel, Vancouver decided to ring in the Year of the Goat with an addition to its team. Che Huadong is a tea master and trained expert in the arts of Kung Fu Tea and Chinese Face Changing Opera. The start of the Chinese Lunar New Year provided an auspicious occasion to welcome Huadong to his new home at Shangri-La Hotel, Vancouver, and to showcase traditional performance arts that are rarely seen outside of China. Guests can view Huadong’s performances every Saturday and Sunday in Xi Shi Lounge, with 1 p.m. seeing the Chinese Face Changing Opera and 3 p.m. the Kung Fu...
Saint Lucia Rocks
Saint Lucia has launched a new summer campaign, “Saint Lucia Rocks This Summer,” with a special incentive for travel agents to earn free stays. With each booking of seven nights or more, agents will receive one free night at one of several participating hotel properties. The offer will remain valid for travel from June 1 through Sept. 30. “Our respected travel agent and agency partners are a valuable resource in selling Saint Lucia to travelers and we want to reward them for their ongoing support,” says Tracey Warner Arnold, deputy director of Tourism for the Saint Lucia...
Germany’s Luther Celebrated
Martin Luther was front and centre at the German National Tourist Office's annual media dinner in Toronto Thursday night (Feb. 19), with the 500th anniversary of the man who “changed the world” being celebrated all decade in Germany, including events leading up to the actual anniversary date in 2017. On hand for the event were the GNTO's Antje Splettstoesser (c), Carina Schumacher, and special guest, Pastor Christian Ceconi of the Marth Luther Evangelical Lutherische Kirche in...
Air New Zealand ‘Calling All Travelers’
Air New Zealand has launched a “Calling All Travelers” campaign, celebrating the unique experiences that await not only in New Zealand, but also throughout the journey on Air New Zealand. The airline has produced an online video that opens with sweeping views of the country’s picturesque fjords. Viewers are then treated to glimpses of signature New Zealand experiences including a trip to the real life Hobbiton, parachuting from rolling hillsides, golfing amongst rugged mountains and biking through vast plains. “New Zealand is a magical place with a bounty of activities that...