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Wheeling And Dealing With VisitBritain
VisitBritain's Hosted Buyers Marketplace begins today (Monday, March 17) as buyers from around the world, including Canada, descend on Wembley Stadium in London. Meetings there will help shape upcoming tour operator programs for the year. Suppliers also reveal what's new in their programs or attractions/destinations. Watch for news of the event from PressToday correspondent Mike Baginski in this space and upcoming editions of Canadian Travel Press and Travel...
Superhero Sunfest Set For May
Panorama ski resort in eastern BC has unveiled an array of entertainment and events for its Superhero Sunfest weekend, April 4-6. The weekend is superhero themed and will feature a Peak to Valley charity race. This requires participants to descend the full height of the mountain, covering 4,000 vertical feet from the summit to the base, and carving through 180 giant slalom race gates. Funds from the race will be used to support the Branch Out Neurological Foundation. Also scheduled for Sunfest is the Easy Rider Snowboard Cup program. Panorama will be open for spring skiing until...
Glacier Skywalk A Rocky Mountain High
Glacier Skywalk, a barrier-free walkway and glass-floored observation deck found 280 metres over Jasper National Park’s Sunwapta Valley will open May 1 with a bird’s-eye view of ice-capped mountain peaks, glacier formed valleys and wildlife. Six interpretive stations scattered along the Discovery Trail highlight the environmental aspects of the glacial valley. The Glacier Skywalk is higher in elevation than The Eiffel Tower’s upper observation deck by four metres and the high-strength steel rods that act as anchors for the observation deck are buried 16 metres into rock....
Redeem Points For Stays
Travellers headed to Marriott’s Maui Ocean Club can now use their Vacation Club Points to redeem nights at Travaasa Hana hotel, as part of a newly announced partnership between the Travaasa Hana and the Marriott Maui Ocean Club in Lahaina. The Travaasa Hana is a famous boutique resort located at the end of the Road to Hana on the rugged southeast coast of Maui. Rates at Travaasa Hana start at 1,000 Vacation Club points per night for a Garden Suite or 1,500 points per night for a Sea Ranch Cottage. Travaasa Hana will provide a complimentary upgrade to the next room category to...
Barbados Hits The Road
The Barbados Tourism Authority is holding its Ontario Road Show receptions in Ontario this month, providing an update on what’s new on the island and on upcoming festivals. Windsor will be visited March 17, London and Oakville March 18, Markham March 19, Ajax March 20 and Etobicoke March 21. Some receptions are in the afternoon and others in the evening. Each will have a reception, presentation and prizes. For more, call 1-888-Barbados or e-mail [email protected], [email protected] or [email protected]...
Montreal-Vegas Now Daily with Air Canada rouge
Air Canada rouge has launched daily non-stop service between Montreal and Las Vegas. rouge has also entered into a partnership with Quebec’s renowned Cirque du Soleil and their Las Vegas shows and will soon be selling show tickets through the Buy Onboard program. The airline’s inaugural flight was celebrated with free tickets to Zarkana by Cirque du Soleil for everyone onboard. Through March 28, flights between Montreal and Las Vegas will be operated using Airbus A319 aircraft with double daily service Thursday, Friday and Sunday. Effective March 29, the route will be flown...
Aston Waikiki Has New Look
Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel has rolled out a fresh new look across its 645 guest rooms and suites that is inspired by the contemporary cool of Waikiki and the natural beauty of Hawaii. Each room features a palette of soft brown and gold colours that highlights stunning new photography of Hawaii landmarks, including the nearby Diamond Head crater and iconic beach scenes. Enhancements have been made in the bathroom and near the lanai, improving storage and functionality. These include a new bathroom mirror and shelving, as well as a high-top table by the lanai for soaking up the scenery of...
VoX To Rep Panama
VoX International is now the Panama Tourist Board’s Canadian representative. Toronto-based VoX will handle all public relations, marketing and sales development for the tourist board in this country. “We are thrilled to have been chosen as the Panama Tourist Board’s official representation office in Canada. Panama’s excellent location contributes to a wide range of travel options for Canadians, it’s about a four-hour flight from Toronto to the sub-tropical destination” said Susan Webb, president of VoX International. “In Panama, adventure is around every corner....