Destinations
Inca Trail Now a World Heritage Site
The Inca Trail was named a United Nation’s World Heritage Site at the 38th session of the World Heritage Committee of the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization on June 25. Peru now has 12 World Heritage Sites. The others are the city of Cusco; Machu Picchu; the archeology site of Chavin; the national park of Huascaran; the archeology zone of Chan Chan; the national park of Manu; the historic centre of Lima; the national park Rio Abiseo; the Lines of Nasca and the Jumana Hills; the historic centre of Arequipa and the Sacred City of Caral-supe. The Inca...
Canadians Crazy About The Caribbean
In this week's issue of Canadian Travel Press, assistant editor Greg Coates reports that a nasty winter, easy access and a unique product has Canadians once again flocking to the Caribbean with tourist arrivals from Canada up 3.3% during the first three months of 2014 over the same period last year. That’s well above the 1.3% rise in arrivals from the US, but below the 6.7% increase from Europe. Last week was Caribbean Week in Toronto and Beverly Nicholson Doty, chairman of the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), thanked Canadians for their support and noted that some 1.3...
New Dublin Leap Visitor Card Launched
Canadians travelling to Dublin, Ireland, can now take advantage of a new “Leap Card” specially designed for tourists. The Leap Visitor Card offers visitors 72 hours of unlimited travel on Luas, DART, Iarnród Éireann’s short-hop zone and Dublin Bus – including the return trip between Dublin airport and the city centre on the Airlink Bus – all for $28. Jayne Shackleford, manager of Tourism Ireland Canada said, “With new year-round direct air access from Toronto to Dublin, visiting Ireland in the fall and winter offers great value for Canadian travellers -- and this new...
Agency Specializes in Aboriginal Tourism
Aboriginal Tourism BC (AtBC) has introduced its new Aboriginal Travel Services (ATS), a full-service travel agency dedicated to the business and leisure needs of companies, First Nations bands, organizations and individuals throughout Canada. Working with an established host agency, ATS uses the latest technology including a comprehensive online booking platform, which allows the agency to provide the best rates for airlines, hotels and car rental companies. It also offers full meeting and event planning. With an extensive knowledge of local, authentic Aboriginal experiences, ATS is...
ACV Offers Montreal-Curacao Service
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) has introduced new non-stop Air Canada flights from Montreal to Curacao starting Jan. 1. The Montreal route is in addition to the non-stop Air Canada rouge flights from Toronto, which will start up again on Nov. 7 for the winter season. ACV is currently offering special introductory package prices for Montreal-Curacao when booking by July 31. The tour operator has a selection of 11 resorts in Curacao, including all-inclusive...
Saint Lucia Kicks Off Agent Months
The Saint Lucia Tourist Board has launched its annual travel agent incentive program, Saint Lucia Agent Months (SLAM). Designed to bring travel agents to Saint Lucia, the promotion, which runs through Nov. 15, includes booking incentives and special rates on accommodations, airport transfers, tours, and attractions. Additionally, American Airlines will offer travel partners 50% off airfares in June, October and November, and WestJet will offer a 70% discount on airfares for travel through Dec. 16 (blackout dates apply). Participating agents will experience the taste, sights and...
Opus Hotel Versante to Be Built in Richmond
OPUS Hotel Corporation (OPUS) has entered into an agreement with developer MoYeung International Enterprise Ltd. (MoYeung) to bring the OPUS Hotel Versante to Richmond, BC. It will be the first luxury boutique hotel in Richmond, with large guest rooms boasting a “spa bathroom” design. On the 10th floor, an open-air lounge featuring a cutout roof design unique to Greater Vancouver will introduce the OPUS bar concept to Richmond. In addition, a signature traditional Chinese fine-dining restaurant will debut at street level. The 110-room, 12-storey OPUS Hotel Versante is...
Germany for the Jewish Traveller
The German National Tourist Board (GNTB) has launched a new e-brochure entitled “Germany for the Jewish Traveler” packed with travel tips and information about Jewish life, Jewish culture and places of interest in 64 German cities. The e- brochure, which is free to download from http://www.germany.travel/en/ebrochures.html , is an integral part of a global travel campaign launched by the GNTB for travellers with Jewish heritage. Germany is home to the third-largest Jewish community in Western Europe, indeed the only European Jewish community that is growing rather than...