Tour Operators
Israel Where Else
The Israel Ministry of Tourism welcomed 80 of the top wholesalers and agents from around the world to the 8th annual Israel Where Else conference, the official annual tourism conference for the world travel industry. During mid-February, conference attendees had a chance to experience Israels diverse offerings and tourist hot spots including Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, the Dead Sea, The Negev Desert, Sea of Galilee, Caesarea and more. Tourism Ministry Director-General Amir Halevi said that: “The Israel conference is taking place against the backdrop of the ongoing high-level...
New Dreamliner Shines For WestJet
WestJet took the travel trade in Western Canada behind-the-scenes last week to show off its brand, new 787 Dreamliner. The carrier's agency partners were also able to chat with WestJet's top executives, including Ed Sims, president and chief executive officer; Arved von zur Muehlen, chief commercial officer; Jeff Martin, chief operating officer; Louis Saint-Cyr, vice president guest experience and in-flight operations and Richard Bartrem, vice president of marketing communications. Along with those conversations, WestJet's valued agency and corporate partners were able to walk...
Contiki Kicks Off ‘Contiki SEVEN’ Campaign
Contiki has launched its largest campaign of the year with the introduction of the “Contiki SEVEN,” a set of must-do epic, worldwide experiences handpicked by the youth adventure travel brand that will be promoted for the next eight weeks. The campaign encourages young Canadians to experience their own version of the “7 Wonders of the World” with Contiki. Contiki SEVEN comes off the back of a recent survey conducted by the brand which found that nearly 75% of millennial respondents from across Canada stated they are planning to try new experiences in 2019, with over half who...
Kensington Adds Bolivia
Kensington Tours has added Bolivia to its portfolio of destinations. The tour operator has created two new itineraries delving into the natural beauty of the landlocked region -- Bolivia Explorer and Peru and Bolivia Highlights. Curated by Kensington Tours’ destination experts, both itineraries include experiences through famed attractions such as the salt flats; the administrative capital of La Paz; a visit to the Witches’ Market; a hike through the Valley of the Moon -- an eroded mountain range; and a walk through the ruins of ancient Tiwanaku. Complementing this, Kensington...
A Spectacular Success
The third round of the inaugural Baxter Media 2019 Portugal Golf Tournament was hosted by the Balaia Golf Village at its Balaia Golf Village Course. This par 3, 9-hole course, presented the teams with a number of very interesting and difficult challenges to overcome that definitely compensated for the shorter overall yardage. At the end of the third round Team 1, continued to hold onto their three-day lead despite carding a 3 over par score of 32 for a total three round score of 92. Second and third place for the third round match was a tie as Teams Two and Three both shot four over...
On The Go Tours Launches Baltic Itineraries
In response to a growing demand for more off-the-beaten-track destinations, On The Go Tours has added new Baltic tours to their portfolio. The tour operator specializing in locally-led group tours and tailor-made holidays to over 60 countries worldwide has four new itineraries in Latvia, Estonia, Poland and Lithuania with departure dates from March through to September. Travellers can expect comfortable modern coaches and accommodations in centrally located 3-4 star hotels, as well as guided sightseeing excursions with an experienced tour leader. Highlights of the Baltics is an...
Beyond Sun, Sand And Sea
Although over 75% of the Caribbean “didn’t even have a breeze” from the devastating hurricanes of 2017, the CEO of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association said the impact of Irma and Maria were widespread across the region, reports assistant editor, Ann Ruppenstein in this week's digital edition of Canadian Travel Press. “The perception that’s out there is that the Caribbean is one place,” said Frank Comito, on location in Montego Bay, Jamaica for the 37th annual Caribbean Travel Marketplace. “The geography of the region is not fully understood.” Despite the...
Win A Trip To Italy With Park’N Fly
Park’N Fly and Trafalgar are offering travellers a chance to win a trip for two to Italy when they enter online at https://www.parknfly.ca/italy by March 31. In addition, CAA members receive one bonus entry with every stay at participating Park’N Fly locations. Entering is as simple as using their CAA membership card at the time of checkout at Park’N Fly’s Toronto Valet, Toronto Self Park, Winnipeg Valet, Winnipeg Self Park, Edmonton Self Park, Halifax Self Park, Ottawa Self Park or Vancouver Valet locations. There is one grand prize, valued at $10,160, available to be won...