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London tourism on a roll London’s tourism boom continued during the second quarter of 2015, with the city welcoming a record 5.1 million international visitors in April and June, 6% more than the same period last year, according to the Office for National Statistics International Passenger Survey (IPS). The...
Travel Courier Issue Date: Oct 22, 2015
Posted in News
WestJet Hosts Travel Partner Awards TravelBrands was out in full force at WestJet's recent Travel Partner Awards at the Royal York in Toronto. Shown here are (l-r) Nino Montagnese, Fil Mastroiacovo, Diane Latttavo, and Bryan Klompas. Vacation.com trio (l-r) Linda Khanna, Polina Rabenik and Anju Bliss were on hand at...
Travel Courier Issue Date: Oct 22, 2015
Posted in Pics of the Trade
November’s an Entertaining Month in Saint Lucia From the top of the Pitons to the coral reefs dotting the island’s shoreline, Saint Lucia’s natural beauty offers a mix of relaxation and adventure. November kicks-off the island’s annual Health & Wellness Month during which hotels and resorts offer themed value-added packages and...
Travel Courier Issue Date: Oct 22, 2015
Posted in Sun Destinations
Utracks’ program spans Europe World Expeditions division Utracks specializes in independent and small group walking, hiking and biking tours throughout Europe. With over 350 itineraries in 23 countries from Ireland in the west to Turkey in the east, the company says it is one-stop-shopping for accessible, achievable and...
Travel Courier Issue Date: Oct 22, 2015
Posted in Touring
Outer space a bit closer at Space Center exhibit Outer space enthusiasts will be keen to know that the newly developed Independence Plaza will open at the Space Center Houston in a few months. The eight-storey-tall multiple-exhibit Independence Plaza complex features a space shuttle replica mounted on top of the first shuttle carrier...
Travel Courier Issue Date: Oct 22, 2015
Posted in West
TUNISIA The National Tunisian Tourism board, in partnership with ACTA and Air France, is inviting agents to take part in a fam trip to Tunisia. The trip, from Nov. 6-12, includes international air with Air France from Montreal, bus transportation, four-star hotel accommodation (double occupancy), all...
Travel Courier Issue Date: Oct 15, 2015
Posted in Fams
Mexican Golf Trade Show Golfers in the Toronto area can get the low down on golfing in Mexico at the inaugural Mexican Golf Trade Show. The Oct. 18 event will be held at the Marriott Hotel at 90 Bloor St. E. from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and is being supported by the Mexican Tourism Board and the state of Sinaloa. Entry is free...
Travel Courier Issue Date: Oct 15, 2015
Posted in Events
KAHALA HOTEL & RESORT Honolulu's Kahala Hotel & Resort is offering travel agents a special rate of US$325 per night this fall, including daily breakfast buffet for two at the beachfront Plumeria Beach House restaurant -- a value of over US$84 per day. (http://www.Kahalaresort.com/TA) COLLETTE Calling all...
Travel Courier Issue Date: Oct 15, 2015
Posted in Incentives
Velas introduces Tech Concierge Mexico’s Velas Resorts – which promotes itself as “Beyond All-Inclusive, Beyond All Compare” and launched the successful Digital Detox family program last year – reports it “received love from non-techie families, but also push back from the world’s digital nomads.” Paying...
Travel Courier Issue Date: Oct 15, 2015
Posted in All Inclusive
Generator opens new Stockholm hostel Upscale hostel brand Generator announced plans for its 11th property, debuting in Stockholm, Sweden in June 2016. Accommodations will include suites, premium private rooms, and shared hostel lodging, all with en-suite bathrooms reflecting the city’s aesthetics and culture, designed by...
Travel Courier Issue Date: Oct 15, 2015
Posted in Europe
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