Destinations
A Message Of Togetherness From Air Canada
It’s all about togetherness. That’s the message in Air Canada’s newly launched, animated short film that stars a baby loon who gets separated from its family on the annual journey south for the winter but finds its way back to its loved ones in an unexpected way that is sure to give Canadians a ‘jolly’ surprise. “Together for the Holidays” opens with the baby loon and its family soaring through the Canadian skies as a strong gust of wind pushes the protagonist out of its parents' path. However, all is not lost. With a safe landing in a whimsical new place, the baby...
Sofitel Montréal Le Carré Doré Celebrates 20
Sofitel Montréal Le Carré Doré is celebrating its 20th anniversary and it’s doing it by launching a special, limited-edition package tailored for guests seeking the royal treatment. The package includes: One night in The Opera Suite, the hotel’s largest suite with the finest amenities; including a bottle of champagne to enjoy in room One à la carte breakfast offered by Le Renoir Restaurant, featuring fresh seasonal produce from the market One Champagne dinner at the Chef’s Table -- An elevated five course menu created by Executive Chef Olivier Perret, Maître...
Switzerland Finds Its Way Into Final 16 At World Cup
It was good news for Switzerland on Dec. 2 at the World Cup as its team battled its way through to the final 16. Those attending Baxter Media’s World Cup viewing event at Toronto’s Chelsea Hotel witnessed a tense game, which saw Switzerland beat Serbia by a score of 3 to 2. Switzerland Tourism along with MSC Cruises were the sponsors of the Friday afternoon event. Oliver Weibel, the new director, Canada for Switzerland Tourism noted during the afternoon that the match has been “an emotional roller coaster for both sides.” Weibel also noted that the event was a...
Discover The Wonders Of Hawaii With Goway
Goway has revamped its itineraries to the Hawaiian Islands for this fall; making the new packages fully customizable and allowing travellers to extend their stay or add or change excursion options. Ten of the new itineraries are land-only, and include hotel accommodation, popular tours and excursions, and a car rental on Maui, Kauai, and the Big island for multi-island trips. The packages include a mix of dedicated trips to Oahu, Maui, Kauai, and the Big Island, as well as vacations that combine several islands on one itinerary. Goway also offers two 5-day trips to Oahu and Maui...
An Expanding Premium Experience With Plaza Premium
Plaza Premium Lounge (PPL) has unveiled two updates to its hospitality airport services with the opening of newly renovated lounges in Terminal 1 Domestic departures at Toronto Pearson International Airport and at Vancouver International Airport servicing US departures. The newly renovated lounges have arrived just as PPL sees a 570% increase in its airport lounge services across its Canadian network as compared to November 2021. In addition, Plaza Premium Group (PPG) has added Root98, the group’s premium airport dining destination to Vancouver’s US transborder terminal to...
ACTA Survey Taps Into Supplier Advocacy Priorities
ACTA is launching a new member survey as part of its supplier advocacy initiatives to take the pulse of members on key supplier issues, including airlines, cruise lines, river cruise companies, tour operators, and consolidators. Wendy Paradis, president of ACTA, said that: “Advocacy on supplier issues remains a critical priority for ACTA and this survey ensures that we continue to act on the issues most important to members.” Paradis continued: “As we navigate a new phase of travel and tourism recovery, there are changes in how businesses operate, including suppliers and our...
ITAC, Tourism Saskatchewan Partner To Launch Indigenous Destinations Saskatchewan
The Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC) is partnering with Tourism Saskatchewan to create a new tourism association -- Indigenous Destinations Saskatchewan. Indigenous Destinations Saskatchewan will provide valuable leadership, product development and marketing support for Indigenous tourism businesses throughout the province and further develop the industry to create a sustainable, viable Indigenous tourism economy. Keith Henry, President and Chief Executive Officer, ITAC, said: “The Indigenous cultural experiences across Saskatchewan are some of the most diverse and...
And The Winners Are
There was lots to celebrate at the Tourism Industry Association of Canada’s (TIAC) annual conference in Ottawa last week as the association announced the winners of its annual Canadian Tourism Awards, which are the standard of excellence for businesses and organizations in tourism and which recognize success, leadership, and innovation in the industry. TIAC president and CEO, Beth Potter noted that: “Each of these winners have proven to have gone above and beyond in offering travellers superior experiences in Canada, and have done so under incredibly trying circumstances,” And...