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Billy Bishop jet plans grounded Canada's new Liberal government says it will not lift a jet ban on Toronto's island airport, effectively ending discussions on airport and runway expansion at the facility. Porter Airlines has long been seeking the controversial move, which would enable it to fly long-range planes, but has...
Travel Courier Issue Date: Nov 19, 2015
Posted in News
Canadian guests get chips at par The Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas is now offering each Canadian visitor the opportunity to purchase up to US$500 per day in slot play for Canadian money at par. With today's average exchange rate, CAD$500 is worth approximately US$375, so this equals a difference of about...
Travel Courier Issue Date: Nov 19, 2015
Posted in West
HoJo launches one-day sale Dec. 2 Howard Johnson is launching a one-day, post US Thanksgiving sale at 20 of its properties across the US and Canada, offering 60% off rates. Dubbed Orange Wednesday, the sale takes place on the first Wednesday after US Thanksgiving – which is Dec. 2 – and allows travellers to book stays...
Travel Courier Issue Date: Nov 19, 2015
Posted in Rooms
TICO report Here's the latest from the Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO): John Douglas Mills, the sole proprietor operating as Algonquin Travel, has been charged with one count of failing to deposit customer funds into the trust account, contrary to the Travel Industry Act. Mills was a...
Travel Courier Issue Date: Nov 19, 2015
Posted in News
Disney hotels in holiday spirit Santa Claus – not to mention Mrs. Claus and their elf, Kandy Kane – will be escaping to Florida in December to join guests for Holiday Happenings at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel. During this month-long celebration, children – as well as kids at heart – can enjoy a...
Travel Courier Issue Date: Nov 19, 2015
Posted in Florida
Rail Europe cyber sale biggest ever Rail Europe, Inc. has launched its largest offering ever of “Cyber Deals” with five distinct offers on some of its most popular products, including the Rail Europe Gift Card. This year's offers include: $100 off bookings that include select already-on-sale Eurail Passes and any...
Travel Courier Issue Date: Nov 19, 2015
Posted in Europe
Lufthansa Group signs partnership with Singapore Airlines Lufthansa Group, including its subsidiary Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) and Singapore Airlines, (SIA) have signed a partnership agreement that will see the them operating key routes between Singapore and Europe on a joint-venture basis, in addition to expanding codeshare ties and...
Travel Courier Issue Date: Nov 19, 2015
Posted in Air
Rockin’ Out At Sandals Ochi Rock on, man! The 21st Annual Canadian Travel Industry Golf Tournament at the Sandals Ochi Beach Resort in Ocho Rios, Jamaica had a little bit of everything, including its own super group golf foursome. The increasingly popular annual event welcomed more than 80 participants who competed on...
Travel Courier Issue Date: Nov 12, 2015
Posted in Pics of the Trade
Rocky Mountaineer extends ‘Peaks and Perks’ offer Rocky Mountaineer is extending its special “Peaks and Perks” offer. Through Dec. 11, travellers booking eligible 2016 Rocky Mountaineer packages will receive an added value of up to $800 per couple to customize their journey with extra hotel nights, memorable activities, unique tours and...
Travel Courier Issue Date: Nov 12, 2015
Posted in West
Barbados set for Food & Wine and Rum Festival Mango Bay Hotel and Island Inn Hotel invite visitors to stay and use their facilities as a home base for the upcoming Barbados Food & Wine and Rum Festival (Nov. 19-22). The festival features celebrity chefs, television personalities and award-winning authors including Carla Hall,...
Travel Courier Issue Date: Nov 12, 2015
Posted in News
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