Destinations
BEST OF JAPAN IS SPECIAL
Royal Scenic, in co-operation with the Japan National Tourism Organization, has released two limited-time specials to Japan only and beyond to Southeast Asia destinations. The first is a seven-day/five-night “Best of Japan Special” that visits Tokyo, Mt. Fuji/Hakone and Kyoto. The package includes round-trip economy class airfare on Japan Airlines (Western Canada departures) or Air Canada (Eastern Canada departures), airport transfers, hotel accommodation and sightseeing tours led by English-speaking guides. Prices for departures from Vancouver begin at $1,780 p.p., plus air taxes based...
ANTARCTICA: NO ORDINARY PLACE
Air New Zealand has launched a global search for an environmental enthusiast interested in sharing the wonders of the Antarctic frozen continent with the world. Antarctica: No Ordinary Place, No Ordinary Assignment will take the recipient of this “money can’t buy,” once-in-a-lifetime experience to Antarctica New Zealand’s Christchurch headquarters to team up with National Geographic photographer Jason Edwards before flying south to the frozen continent for two weeks. Air New Zealand’s chief executive officer Christopher Luxon says the successful candidate will not only live at...
DISCOVER GRAND BAHAMA
The Bahamas Tourist Office will host a series of travel agent events across Canada in this month and next to share information about new direct service to Grand Bahama Island from six Canadian cities. Events will be hosted in Edmonton, Winnipeg, Ottawa, Montreal, Halifax and Toronto; the same gateways from which Sunwing Vacations will launch direct service to Grand Bahama Island and their new Memories Resort in early 2014. Agents may visit http://www.bahamas.com/gbilaunch to see dates and venues and to register to attend the event in their...
BARBADOS ISLAND INCLUSIVE
Travellers booking five- and seven-night stays in Barbados can still take advantage of the Barbados Island Inclusive Program, which has been extended to Oct. 31 for travel through Dec. 21. With the promotion, those booking a five-night stay receive US$150 p.p. to spend on the island. Those booking seven nights receive US$200. The money is redeemable at a number of participating restaurants and attractions. Participating attractions include Adventureland Tours Inc., Aerial Trek Zipline Adventure, Apes Hill Golf Course, Atlantis Submarines, The Bajan Way, Barbados Concorde Experience,...
CHRISTMAS IN COSTA RICA
Costa Rica is proving to be a popular destination for Canadians seeking tropical temperatures this Christmas and New Year’s, prompting Signature Vacations to increase capacity by adding a second flight from Toronto to Liberia during the holiday season. The popular Riu Guanacaste, available exclusively from Signature, is filling up quickly for the upcoming Christmas and New Year’s holidays. Signature guests staying at the Riu Guanacaste receive exclusive RIU-Topia inclusions such as a welcome cocktail, unlimited international drinks, in-room liquor dispenser, complimentary WiFi in the...
ORLANDO EXPANDS CANADIAN EFFORTS
Visit Orlando will launch an integrated marketing campaign in Ontario and Quebec this fall. The multifaceted campaign will include television, digital, radio and print advertising, promotions, publicity and partnerships with tourism operators. Historically, Visit Orlando campaigns have focused on the Ontario market, where a high percentage of Orlando’s Canadian visitors reside. Recognizing the growth potential and interest from Quebec consumers, Visit Orlando will expand its efforts in 2013 with a targeted advertising campaign in Quebec. For the first time ever, Visit Orlando will run...
Smart Luggage
Starting today (Oct. 16), Encore Cruises is offering clients a fashionable and functional gift when they book a seven-night (or more) cruise with Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) – a 21-inch carry-on Smartluggage case from Heys, retail value: $299. Valid on any new individual booking made from Oct. 16 onwards for travel up to Sept. 30, 2014, the offer applies to any NCL itinerary of seven nights or longer in a balcony stateroom category or higher. Available while supplies last, with a limit of one piece of luggage per stateroom booked....
ST. MAARTEN OPENS CANADIAN OFFICE
With an increasing number of Canadians choosing to visit St. Maarten, the St. Maarten Tourist Bureau has opened a new tourist office in Toronto. Run by Catherine Pentiricci (pictured), sales and marketing manager for St. Maarten’s Canadian market and president of Jaunt Marketing and Consulting, the new office is designed to support the Canadian travel trade and offer agents information, training sessions and brochures on behalf of the island. “I am very excited to be a part of the St. Maarten team, St. Maarten is a captivating sun destination that has so much to offer Canadians,”...