Destinations
SIGNATURE OFF TO CANCUN FROM KITCHENER
Signature Vacations is offering convenient direct weekly flights from Region of Waterloo International Airport to Cancun, Mexico for the upcoming winter season starting Dec. 23. For the past three years Signature has offered direct flights to Punta Cana from Kitchener-Waterloo. This year Signature is offering a direct weekly flight to Cancun and Riviera Maya, Mexico, a new destination for the region. Newly renovated Canadian favourites in Riviera Maya include Riu Yucatan and Riu Palace Mexico, available exclusively through Signature. Signature newest additions to its exclusive Celebrity...
NEW WAYS TO DISCOVER COLOMBIA
Goway Travel has launched new itineraries for exploring what the operator describes as Latin America\'s \"most misunderstood\" destination. There\'s no denying Colombia has stories, and not all of them are happy. Yet were it not for the troubles of its past, this multilayered country would be one of the world\'s most popular destinations. Leaving behind its outdated reputation, today\'s Colombia is keen to share itself through stories -- and there are many to be found. Don Forster, product and marketing manager for Goway\'s Latin America division, observes, \"Lack of knowledge about...
THE MAGIC OF MEXICO
The Mexico Tourism Board has launched a Mexico Specialist Course designed specifically for Canadian agents. It is designed to make agents confident about selling Mexico, and is required to obtain the status and benefits of a Mexico Specialist. The course has four mandatory sections: Welcome to Mexico; Before You Go; After You Arrive and Special Interest Travel. Also available are courses on Mexico´s niche specialty products, ranging from luxury and eco-adventure, to cooking schools, spas, and destination weddings. Magic of Mexico has been in the market more than 20 years and is aimed...
BARBADOS HERE WE COME
Sandals Resorts International (SRI) has confirmed that it\'s talking to the Barbados government about building a new Beaches Resort on the site of former Almond Beach Resort in St Peter, Barbados. While an agreement is yet to be finalized, commitments have been made on both sides and SRI indicated that it is \"thrilled at the possibility of bringing the award-winning Beaches brand to this wonderful country. We are a Caribbean company and firmly believe that no one understands the needs of the region or its people like we do.\" SRI indicated that it will be releasing additional information...
FLANDERS WEBINAR SET FOR SEPT. 25
Julie Davidson, trade manager for Visit Flanders, will present new information about this unique destination during a free webinar at 12 noon (EST) on Sept. 25. The broadcast will include valuable sales points for the region as well as the latest news, attractions and events happening in Flanders 2014. To register, go to: http://promo.baxter.net/contest/webinars/flanders.asp...
ROYAL CARIBBEAN COMMITS 2nd SHIP TO TAMPA
The Tampa Port Authority and Royal Caribbean International report that the cruise line will be deploying a second ship at the Port of Tampa beginning in the fall of 2014. Royal Caribbean has been operating one ship out of Tampa during winter cruise seasons since January 2002. Brilliance of the Seas, which will sail seasonally four- and five-night Western Caribbean cruises, will now be joined by Vision of the Seas, which will offer seven-night Western Caribbean cruises, sailing from Tampa throughout winter 2014-15. Vision of the Seas and Brilliance of the Seas’ winter 2014-15 cruises from...
WARNER-ARNOLD GETS THE NOD
Saint Lucia’s deputy director of tourism, Tracey Warner-Arnold is taking charge of the Saint Lucia Tourist Board’s marketing team. Warner-Arnold will see her responsibilities expanded to include overseeing the island’s advertising, PR, online presence, social media strategies and brand partnerships, as the Tourist Board strives to deliver a comprehensive marketing program in line with the overall strategic direction of the board of directors. Warner-Arnold replaces former vice-president of marketing and sales, Nerdin St. Rose, who has left the Saint Lucia Tourist Board to pursue new...
SUNQUEST BRINGS BACK IXTAPA
Ixtapa, Mexico has made a return to the Sunquest line-up with packages in the system and ready to book. Offering a wide range of flexible flight options, all clients need to do is decide when they want to travel and Sunquest will do the rest. Ixtapa boasts a collection of world-class hotels, resorts, restaurants and shopping with plenty to see and do. The following is a sample of what’s available: Qualton Club Ixtapa Resort (AI, hotel room): $949 plus taxes and surcharge from Vancouver (departs Nov. 14); $969 plus taxes and surcharge from Calgary (departs Nov. 27); $1,139 plus taxes and...