Destinations
PATA adds a premier partner
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has welcomed Amadeus as a PATA Premier Partner. Amadeus now assumes the highest level of PATA membership, along with fellow PATA Premier Partner, Visa. PATA and Amadeus will work together to the grow Asia Pacific visitor economy in a responsible way. They will leverage data from their joint resources, including Amadeus' Total Demand airline passenger database. PATA and Amadeus will collaborate on joint initiatives, including air passenger service development for destinations. Amadeus' Total Demand data will be available on PATAPOWER, the...
Kicking Horse gets new learning centre
Those in need of some TLC while skiing or snowboarding need look no further than The Learning Centre, a new teaching centre at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort in eastern B.C. Designed with "never-ever"beginner skiers/riders in mind, TLC even gives lessons on telemark skiing. Kicking Horse is the newest member of the Resorts of the Canadian Rockies family, which also includes Kimberley Alpine Resort and Fernie Alpine Resort....
B.C. dedicated to back country skiing
Northern BC's Hankin-Evelyn Backcountry Recreation Area, now operating in its third season, is regarded as the first dedicated backcountry ski area in North America. Situated just outside Smithers on the east slope of the Coast Mountains, the Hankin-Evelyn area provides easy access to five alpine bowls and 11 cut ski runs catering to all abilities. Skiiers can warm their fingers and toes at Hankin Hut (day-use shelter) situated in the sub-alpine or stay overnight in the historic Hankin Fire Look-out....
Solo guest deal at Long Beach Lodge
This spring, Long Beach Lodge Resort in Tofino, B.C. is welcoming on-their-own travellers with a discount for going solo. From now until May 31, the property is offering solo travellers 40% off room rates in the lodge. "Solo Rates"start at $119 per night plus taxes. Lodge rooms are appointed with a TV and DVD/CD player, fridge, coffee-maker/tea kettle; an oversized soaking tub with separate shower and a fluffy bathrobe. All guests can enjoy the complimentary breakfast buffet in the Great Room. Situated on a surfing beach facing the Pacific Ocean, Long Beach Lodge houses a Surf Club, which...
Get happy in Jamaica
Jamaica has launched a "Get Happy in Jamaica" destination-wide package for visitors that will let them enjoy savings through the spring of 2013. The special deal offers a free night on hotel stays, based on three to five-night bookings. To do this, the Jamaica Tourist Board has teamed up with 20 participating hotel properties for the exclusive promotion, available for booking by March 15 for travel April 1 to June 30, 2013. Travellers can book by clicking the "Get Happy in Jamaica" link at http://www.visitjamaica.com. Accommodations range from luxury resorts and boutique hotels to beach clubs...
Air Canada introduces Q400 service in Western Canada
With today's (Feb. 1) departures of Air Canada Express flights AC8371 from Calgary to Fort McMurray, AC8430 from Calgary to Regina and AC8586 from Calgary to Saskatoon, Air Canada introduced new Q400 service in Western Canada. Concurrent with rolling out Bombardier Q400 Next Generation aircraft in these markets, Air Canada announced it is boosting capacity on key regional routes this spring and summer in response to demand. "Today, we are delighted to introduce the newest, ultra-quiet regional aircraft for customers in Alberta and Saskatchewan,"said Marcel Forget, Air Canada's vice-president,...
Visit Orlando names new president
Visit Orlando has appointed George Armando Aguel as president and chief executive officer. Aguel brings a tremendous amount of experience to his new role, including more than 35 years of executive-level experience in sales and marketing. Most recently as senior vice-president of Global Corporate Alliances and Operating Participants at The Walt Disney Company, he led worldwide management for the company's strategic corporate alliance agreements across all business units of the company. Aguel also served as senior vice-president of Worldwide Sales and Services for Walt Disney Parks and Resorts...
Windstar to return to Tahiti in 2014
Windstar Cruises will mark its return to Tahiti in the summer of 2014. Beginning May 2, 2014, Wind Spirit will sail seven-day voyages from Papeete, Tahiti. Wind Spirit will sail a total of 28 voyages in Tahiti, with the last on Nov. 7, 2014, before returning to Panama and Costa Rica for the winter season. The weeklong voyage will begin in Papeete, Tahiti and sail to the following islands: Moorea (overnight), Taha'a, Raiatea (overnight), Huahine (overnight) and Bora Bora (overnight). This will be the first time the recently renovated Wind Spirit will sail the South...