Destinations
TIAC On A Mission
TIAC CEO David Goldstein joined Canadian business leaders this week invited by Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Minister of Industry James Moore to participate in the Canadian Trade Mission to the Kingdom of the Netherlands in conjunction with the G-7 Summit. Goldstein used the opportunity to discuss the important role of increasing ties to the European market by increasing the number of business and professional meetings and conferences coming to Canada. "Canada's leadership in natural resources, life sciences and aerospace technologies make us an important destination for...
Air Canada rouge Expands In The West
Air Canada has announced that its leisure carrier subsidiary, Air Canada rouge, is expanding to Western Canada to serve a number of predominantly leisure markets from Vancouver and Calgary to Los Angeles, San Francisco, Las Vegas and Anchorage. Flights on these routes, currently operated by Air Canada, will be converted to Air Canada rouge service beginning this spring, as will flights to San Diego from Toronto. In addition, the airline announced that it will introduce new seasonal non-stop service operated by Air Canada rouge between Vancouver and Phoenix beginning Dec. 17, 2014....
Tourism Partnership to Focus on Indigenous Rights
The World Indigenous Tourism Alliance (WINTA) and the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) have agreed to develop plans and programs to give practical expression, through tourism, to Indigenous rights. Guiding principles will be taken from the relevant portions of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. This agreement follows their common focus in fostering tourism developments consistent with the principles of the Larrakia Declaration that were promulgated on March 30, 2012 at the Pacific Asia Indigenous Tourism Conference 2012 in Darwin, Australia. The...
Hilton Opens Luxury Resort In Waikiki
Hilton Grand Vacations (HGV) recently debuted its newest resort, the Hokulani Waikiki. The urban timeshare property is centrally located in the hub of Waikiki on Kalakaua Avenue, and it was welcomed as the final component of the vibrant Waikiki Beach Walk development – known for premier shopping, dining and entertainment. The resort is located two blocks from the beach. The resort features Waikiki’s only open-air, rooftop pool bar complete with six private cabanas. The Nā Moku Café adjoins the lobby, which transforms from a morning breakfast café to an evening bar and social...
Get A Free Charge At The St. Regis
Drivers of electric cars now have a new reason to stay in downtown Vancouver. The St. Regis Hotel is rewarding those drivers with the offer of free battery charging at two newly installed high-speed stations. They will also get free secure underground parking during their stay. With car companies releasing more EV models every year and rental companies adding more to their fleets, this offer is a great incentive for visitors to rent and try an electric vehicle during their Vancouver stay. The St. Regis also offers fully digital in-room entertainment, docking stations for laptops...
Policy Inhibitions
A newly released report, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) says that Canada's tourism taxes, visa policies and cuts to key national marketing budgets are inhibiting its travel and tourism growth. David Scowsill, president and CEO of the WTTC unveiled the organization's Annual Economic Impact 2014 Canada Report today, observing that: "Canada's natural beauty and friendly people make it a wonderful place to visit. But the Canadian government is not taking the economic potential of the sector seriously enough. The budget for marketing Canada has been slashed repeatedly, and to...
Germany Live
The German National Tourist Office, together with partners, has created a four-part webinar series to show the best of Germany. Those interested can register at http://promo.baxter.net/contest/webinars/Germany.asp . The episodes, which run from March 26 to April 16, are organized to explain the best travel options to Germany, show how your clients can use the railways in style, what top-class hotel accommodations can offer, and give you a run-down of the exciting tours available. Each of the webinars will begin with an introduction from the GNTO on various German travel...
It’s So Miami
The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) has launched a new campaign entitled “It’s So Miami (ISM): People and Places.” The new program shines a light on locals and their neighbourhoods, encouraging visitors to explore the destination’s diversity and extend their stays. Curated by locals and the GMCVB, the campaign provides visitors with an authentic, insider’s perspective to Miami and The Beaches. “We want to promote the rich, cultural heritage of Miami’s neighbourhoods to our visitors. And what better way to do this than through the eyes of local...