Destinations
WESTJET INTRODUCES SERVICE TO TERRACE, BC
WestJet has introduced new twice-daily, non-stop service between Vancouver and Terrace, BC, effective Nov. 25. Operated by WestJet Encore using Bombardier Q400 NextGen aircraft, the service will benefit the entire northwest region of the province which is undergoing a major economic transformation due to billions of dollars in investment in forestry, mining, smelting, hydroelectricity, liquefied natural gas and infrastructure projects in the Kitimat-Terrace industrial corridor. The new service between Vancouver and Terrace also offers guests the opportunity to connect on the same day in both...
SPEAKERS CONFIRMED FOR TOURISM CONFERENCE
The Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) has confirmed additional speakers and sessions for the upcoming annual Hawaii Tourism Conference on Aug. 22-23 at the Hawaii Convention Center. The speaker list now includes Facebook global marketing solutions manager David Parfect. He will share the latest social media trends, their influence on travel and how to utilize Facebook to grow destination awareness and travel. Also newly announced is marketing research experts Jeffrey Eslinger, the account services director at D.K. Shifflet & Associates Ltd.; and Matthew McDougall, CEO/founder of Digital Jungle...
MARSHALL TO REP OREGON IN CANADA
Travel Oregon has announced the appointment of Corey Marshall (pictured with Lisa Itel of Travel Oregon) as account director - Canada, contracting with his representation firm Canuckiwi Ltd. Marshall is an experienced travel industry professional with sales and marketing expertise throughout Canada. He has held senior director positions as a tour operator and destination marketing specialist in North America, Australia and New Zealand. He also owns Anderson Vacations based out of Calgary. Marshall will be presenting creative travel solutions for Canadian travel trade, tour operators and...
ASTON CELEBRATES 65 YEARS
Aston Hotels & Resorts is celebrating 65 years of hospitality, with an invitation to book a vacation at the lowest rates available for the rest of the year. The offer is available for new bookings during the 65 days from July 18 to Sept. 20. It is applicable for travel from Aug. 19 to Dec. 20. Rates for "65 Days of Aloha"start from $104 per night at the Aston Waikiki Beachside Hotel, for a moderate hotel room; from $85 per night at the Aston Maui Lu, for a standard garden view room; from $159 per night at the Aston Shores at Waikoloa on the Big Island, for a one-bedroom suite; and from $80...
SYLVIA RETAINS CHARMS AFTER 100 YEARS
The Syliva Hotel in Vancouver has just passed its 100-year birthday, and the venerable grand dame continues to attract guests with its old world charms. While not especially luxurious, the Sylvia offers a friendly, comfortable blend of services, reasonable rates and a location facing English Bay that is second to none. The Sylvia Hotel is a designated heritage building, situated steps from Stanley Park to the west and vibrant Denman St. to the east. It is considered a city landmark and yet room rates are just about $100 per night in the winter low season....
NEW EUROPEAN PASSPORT REGULATIONS
Transat Holidays is reminding agents that the European Union's new regulations affecting entry requirements for Belgium, France, Germany and Spain take effect on July 19. Passports must now be valid for at least three months beyond the return date for the above-mentioned destinations. Although airport authorities may allow a certain degree of flexibility, travellers are strongly advised to ensure their passport meets the new requirements. Similar regulations are already in effect for travel to Greece, the Netherlands and...
HOTEL WEEK NYC’ RETURNS JAN. 3
"Hotel Week NYC"is making its highly anticipated return Jan. 3-12, 2014, offering special room rates to visitors and locals at nearly 30 New York City hotels. With rates of $100, $200 and $300 available at a variety of properties, some of which typically charge upwards of $500 a night, the savings are substantial. Hotel Week NYC gives travellers the perfect excuse to try out a new hotel. "With nearly 900 room nights sold last year, Hotel Week NYC has been a boon for visitors seeking savings after the holidays and the hotels that have unsold inventory,"said Nancy J. Friedman, founder of Hotel...
BEACH WALK EXPANDS ONLINE PRESENCE
Travellers from Japan, China and Korea can now learn about Waikiki Beach Walk online in their own languages prior to arriving in Hawaii. Outrigger Hotels and Resorts, which markets Waikiki Beach Walk, has joined efforts with PacRim Marketing Group to host pages featuring the retail centre, its stores, restaurants and activities utilizing PacRim's three proprietary Asian language websites about Hawaii. Each site has a strong following and an established fan base. Hawaii Arukikata is the largest commercial web site about Hawaii in Japanese, with more than 600,000 views per month, while the...