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Turkish coffee to go for Toronto consumers The Turkish Culture and Tourism Office is bringing a taste of tradition and culture to Toronto with the mobile Turkish Coffee Truck travelling through the city this week (through April 2). The truck will stop in various destinations in the city, inviting Toronto residents to discover the...
Travel Courier Issue Date: Mar 31, 2016
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St. Croix gears up for celebration of cuisine Hotels on the sun-and-rum-soaked US Virgin Islands' island of St. Croix have announced packages for the 2016 A Taste of St. Croix, an annual fundraising culinary event. This year’s event -- featuring more than 50 exhibitors promoting local restaurants, farms, rums, wines and more -- will...
Travel Courier Issue Date: Mar 31, 2016
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New Sandals bungalows available for booking Sandals Resorts highly anticipated over-the-water suites at Sandals Royal Caribbean in Montego Bay, Jamaica, are now available for booking, for arrivals beginning Nov. 15. Perched on a deck floating above turquoise waters off the private island at Sandals Royal Caribbean, the suites feature...
Travel Courier Issue Date: Mar 24, 2016
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Hornblower set for early opening It's no April Fool's joke? Hornblower Niagara Cruises is set to open its doors for a third season on April 1, its earliest opening date yet. “We’re ecstatic to announce the opening of our third year of operations in Niagara Falls,” said Terry MacRae, CEO of Hornblower. “We had a...
Travel Courier Issue Date: Mar 24, 2016
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NYC hopes to host 59.7 million visitors this year New York City tourism officials (NYC & Company) are expecting to welcome 59.7 million visitors this year, making it the seventh consecutive year for record-breaking tourism. “Every corner of New York City is full of diverse cultures, art, entertainment and performing arts,” said...
Travel Courier Issue Date: Mar 17, 2016
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Hilton’s ‘Connie’ At Your Service Hilton Worldwide and IBM have teamed up to introduce “Connie,” the first Watson-enabled robot concierge in the hospitality industry. Connie, stationed near reception at the Hilton McLean in Virginia, draws on domain knowledge from Watson and WayBlazer to inform guests on local tourist...
Travel Courier Issue Date: Mar 17, 2016
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Adventure Canada, Nikon Partner Adventure Canada and Nikon Canada have forged a partnership in an initiative to provide travellers with “life-changing” expedition travel programs, complimentary Nikon equipment for field-testing, onboard instruction, and a chance to win a trip to the heart of Canada’s Arctic aboard the...
Travel Courier Issue Date: Mar 17, 2016
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Insight celebrates Ireland with daily prizes Insight Vacations continues its “Europe Now” campaign by spotlighting Ireland as its new “Destination of the Month” for March. Capitalizing on St. Patrick’s Day festivities, Ireland will be at top of mind for Canadians. To help agents inspire their clients to embark on a Gaelic...
Travel Courier Issue Date: Mar 10, 2016
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Win a ‘FAMtastic’ getaway from Playa Hotels Agents can now win a free three-night stay, airfare included, with Playa Hotels & Resorts. Every booking made and registered into AgentCASH between March 1-31 will be an entry to win. An Eastern Canada agent will win the following: June 6-9, flights on WestJet from Toronto, airport...
Travel Courier Issue Date: Mar 10, 2016
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Griffin keeps ’em laughing aboard Carnival Breeze Comedian Kathy Griffin recently brought her unique brand of pull-no-punches comedy to the Carnival Breeze with an energetic hour-long set during which she pulled the veil back on current events, including the ongoing political race, as well as pop culture news and her personal run-ins with...
Travel Courier Issue Date: Mar 10, 2016
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