Destinations
ORLANDO HOSPITALITY DAYS RETURNS AUG. 15
Visit Orlando's annual savings program for hospitality and tourism industry employees, Global Hospitality Days, returns Aug. 15 - Sept. 30. "August and September is not only a great time to find travel deals in Orlando, but it's also an ideal time for travel industry professionals to unwind and relax,"said Danielle Courtenay, Visit Orlando's chief marketing officer. "Hospitality professionals work all year long to create unforgettable vacation experiences for travellers. Global Hospitality Days is a way for us to thank the tourism community and invite its members to enjoy the number one...
LAST CHANCE TO WIN WITH FORT LAUDERDALE
Wednesday is your last chance to enter to win a beach getaway to sunny Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Greater Fort Lauderdale and Travel Courier are teaming up to give one lucky Canadian travel agent a fun and sun-filled seven-night trip for two to Greater Fort Lauderdale. Spend your time enjoying the vibrant nightlife, award-winning cuisine, one-of-a-kind Everglades ecosystem, great shopping, and 37 km of Blue Wave beaches. The prize package includes flights from Toronto courtesy of Sunwing; one week's stay at the Atlantic Resort & Spa; car rental from Sixt Car; a US$250 gift certificate for the...
LIFT GROWS TO HAWAII
Scheduled air seats are on track to end the year at record levels, and with this increased traffic to the Islands, Hawaii is investing millions in airport upgrades across the state, said Hawai'i Tourism Authority (HTA). The HTA invites industry stakeholders and partners to learn more at these developments at the upcoming annual Hawai'i Tourism Conference on Aug. 22 to Aug. 23 at the Hawai'i Convention Center. Attendees can can join Brad DiFiore, managing partner at Ailevon Air Service Consulting and Ford Fuchigami, deputy director at the State of Hawaii Department of Transportation , to find...
TRY TITLEIST AT TURTLE BAY
Turtle Bay Resort on Oahu's Fabled North Shore is inviting golfers to make the most of their game with a custom performance fitting by the resort's golf pros under a new partnership with Titleist. Leave your clubs at home and try the newest high-performance Titleist rental equipment, including the 913 series woods, the AP1 and AP2 irons, Vokey wedges and Scotty Cameron putter. Rentals are $55 for a week of use, including a fitting consultation and two complimentary sleeves of Titleist Velocity golf balls, the resort says. The resort's golf pros work with each player on the driving range,...
SUMMER DEALS FROM FAIRMONT
Ski Banff-Lake Louise-Sunshine is offering a package deal at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise and Fairmont Banff Springs hotels, whereby the third night is free in a three-night booking. Rates are priced from $155 and $165 respectively per person per night, double. The promotion runs through Sept. 30 at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. In celebration of its 125th anniversary, the Fairmont Banff Springs offer is valid to July 30....
KVI EARNS KUDOS
KVI Travel of Kelowna BC, a member agency of Vacation.com, was recently named as one of the top agencies of the year in the consortium. It was awarded the organization's President's Award as well as its Top CruisePRO Member of the Year Award. The honours were bestowed during a ceremony at Vacation.com's 15th International Conference and Trade Show, which took place recently at the Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort in Orlando, FL. "KVI Travel continues to embrace Vacation.com's many programs and tools. The success they've achieved ultimately benefits their clients,"said Christine James, the VP...
NYC, AMSTERDAM PAIR UP
New York City and Amsterdam have unveiled the details of a City-to-City partnership designed to increase travel between the two destinations. The collaborative tourism agreement was signed by George Fertitta, CEO of NYC & Company, Frans van der Avert, CEO of Amsterdam Marketing and Alderperson and Vice Mayor Carolien Gehrels at the Amsterdam Mayor's Residence. The two cities plan to develop a program of mutual promotion to increase the flow of tourists between New York City and Amsterdam and will include the sharing of best practices and promotion through social media, press and select...
A WILDERNESS OPENING
The Canadian Adventure Company is now working on construction of its fly-in backcountry lodge, which will open for stays on Jan. 1, 2014 in BC's western Rocky Mountains. The Mallard Mountain Lodge will be set in the Mallard Valley, at an elevation of 1,921 metres, with a view of surrounding peaks. Starting winter 2013-2014, the Canadian Adventure Company will offer three-, four-, and seven-night adventures, winter and summer, to the fly-in lodge. It will provide a base for adventures appealing to strong hikers in summer, and intermediate skiers/boarders in winter, plus llama trekking. Prices...