Destinations
Coming to a Theatre Near You
Brand USA, America’s destination marketing organization, is producing a film for IMAX and other giant screen theatres that celebrates the USA as a top travel destination, reports PressToday correspondent Mike Baginski from International Pow Wow in Chicago. With a planned release in mid-2015 to honour the centennial anniversary of the National Park Service, the film, which was previewed at the annual US travel trade show yesterday (April 7), will focus on one of the nation’s most treasured assets -- the US National Parks and Federally managed lands. “Today, there are over 400...
Calling All Agents
The Hong Kong Tourism Board is inviting agents to learn more about Asia’s World City with the launch of the Hong Kong Specialist program – an online training program for all levels of travel trade and tourism-related industry professionals. Through this program, participants will discover why “Hong Kong is regarded as the most preferred destination in Asia and gain the professional knowledge required to promote Hong Kong in your business.” The program comes with an exciting incentive. All who enroll and complete the course by July 31 will have a chance to win a trip to Hong...
Transat, Nolitours: 2014-2015 is Here
Transat Holidays and Nolitours are ready for the 2014-2015 winter season. Flights and packages to Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America for 2014-2015 fall and winter departures are available for sale. Transat Holidays and Nolitours have added more destinations for the new season. They include: !!! From Toronto: St-Martin/St. Maarten; San Andres, Colombia. !!! From London: Punta Cana, Dominican Republic; Cayo Santa Maria, Cuba. !!! From Thunder Bay: Punta Cana. !!! From Hamilton, Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. !!! From Edmonton: Los Cabos,...
London and Rome: Hot, Hot, Hot
Have clients wondering where to go in Europe? If so, and they’re looking for the most popular destinations, consider London or Rome. The American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) reports London and Rome as the two most popular summer destinations booked by ASTA travel agents internationally for travel this summer, according to the organization’s 11th annual Hot Spots for Summer survey. London received a 9% share of votes followed by Rome with an 8% share. More than 150 cities made the hot list, with the top 10 cities accounting for 37% of the responses. Beyond the typical tourist...
Fairmont Waterfront Offers Easter Special
Vancouver’s Fairmont Waterfront is offering an easy getaway for BC residents over Easter. A renovation at The Fairmont Waterfront has resulted in a new look for 368 guestrooms, Fairmont Gold, and ARC, the new eatery. Eager to show off, they are offering a “BC Residents’ Rate” that starts from $159 per night for a signature harbour view room and $20 dining credit. The offer is valid for stays from April 13-24. BC identification is required at check-in, and reservations can be made by calling 1-800-441-1414, or through http://www.fairmont.com/waterfront . Children stay free in...
Maple Leaf Special
The Dude and Guest Ranches of Grand County, Colo., are extending a $100-off offer to Canadians this spring, summer and fall. The Maple Leaf Special is $100 off every week-long stay p.p. at any one of four world-class ranches located in Grand County, known as the “Dude Ranch Capital of the United States.” The ranches include BarLazyJ Ranch, CLazyU Guest Ranch, Drowsy Water Ranch and Latigo Ranch. Each ranch will extend the discount to all price levels, space available, including rates for children and teens, and during any discounted weeks. “Canada has a long history – and...
Go Here, Not There
To help travellers chart their travel course, the experts at Cheapflights.ca have gone on the hunt for alternatives to popular sites that may make some reconsider their bucket lists. Cheapflights.ca’s list of “Go here, not there: 10 alternative destinations” encourages travellers to discover some hidden gems they may not know about. The following are five recommended alternatives to top attractions. !!! Avebury, England, instead of Stonehenge, England. In Wiltshire, England, Avebury is home to the largest stone circle in Europe and is an important site for modern Pagan and...
Expedited Processing
The Broward County Aviation Department has installed 10 automated passport control kiosks for use in Terminal 4 at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International airport in partnership with United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The intent is to expedite the processing of inbound travellers who hold US and Canadian passports. The kiosks will capture and validate travel document and customs declaration data, photograph the face of the passenger processing the entry passport, and print a receipt to present to a CBP Officer. Currently, automated passport control kiosks are in use...