Destinations
VIDEO REPORT: New York Loves Canada
A group of 14 New York state tourism types -- representing 9 different regions of the state -- were in Toronto this week and along with bringing loads of information on their destinations and attractions, the delegation also had a simple and straightforward message that was delivered by Markly Wilson, director of international marketing for the New York State division of tourism and U.S. Consul General Kevin Johnson. Simply put, the message was that New York state loves Canadians and that the group was in Toronto to prove it to the travel trade. To check out this week's video report, go to...
Google rolls out Flight Search in Canada
Google's Flight Search is now live in Canada and you can check it out at http://www.google.ca/flights . The Canadian version offers a quick and easy to find and book flights from a host of Canadian airports to something like 500 international destinations. It's available in both French and English. Pricing is in Canadian dollars. And it offers a bunch of features that include instant loading of flights in an easy-to-scan format; the ability to see ticket prices for various destinations by surfing a map and then filter results by price, airline or flight duration; the ability to find the best...
Discover the flavour of Aruba
The Aruba Tourism Authority (ATA) and Aruba Gastronomic Association (AGA) are teaming up to invite visitors to "Dine On Us" this summer. When guests book a stay at one of the "Dine on Us" participating hotels between now and July 15, 2012, for to travel from June 1 to June 30, 2012, or from Sept. 1 through Oct. 31, 2012, they'll receive two $50 "Dine on Us" gift certificates that can be used at 20 well-known international restaurants on island. Go to http://www.aruba.com for...
Atlific expands in Alberta
Atlific Hotels is adding the Clearwater Residence Hotel Timberlea in Fort McMurray to its growing portfolio of hotel properties. It is the the seventh hotel in the region managed by Atlific and owned by Temple Real Estate Investment Trust (TREIT), bringing the total numbers of rooms in Fort McMurray to 833. Philippe Gadbois, senior vice-president sales and marketing, Atlific Hotels, said: "We are thrilled to be growing our partnership with TREIT with another fantastic Fort McMurray property. Clearwater Resdience Hotel Timberlea will provide superior extended stay accommodations to the...
Wyndham hits 500 in Asia Pacific
The Wyndham Hotel Group now has 500 properties in the Asia Pacific region with the opening of the Super 8 Nanjing Shan Xi Lu in ChinaÆs Jiangsu Province. The company's Asia Pacific portfolio now includes over 70,000 rooms operating under the Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, Ramada, Howard Johnson, Days Inn, Super 8, Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham and Dream hotel brands. Go to http://www.whgdevelopment.com for...
Customized Hawaii from Fairmont
The all-suite Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui is offering travellers summer and fall packages with customized amenities and discounts up to 40%. Located in south Maui in Wailea, the resort has created a package for everyone, including families, couples, golfers and active travellers. For families, there's the Suite Ride Car package, while for couples, there's the Kea Lani Romance package. The Wailea Golf and Spa package will appeal to both couples and golfers, while active travellers will enjoy the Suite-to-Reef package. Go to http://www.Fairmont.com/kealani for complete...
New York loves Canada
Not to put too fine a point on it: New York state loves Canadians. That shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone in the business, considering that Canada delivers more tourists to New York than anywhere else, holding a 17% market share. Ontario is the leading province for visitations, with a 67% market share. And that's why a group of 14 New York state tourism types, representing 9 different regions of the state, were in Toronto this week, with a simple and straightforward message. "We love Canadians," Markly Wilson, director of international marketing for the New York State division of...
Hong Kong, Shenzhen offer new opportunities
Hong Kong and Shenzhen are teaming up to offer Canadian travellers a host of new travel options designed to allow them to discover the wonders of both destinations. A select group of agents and operators were on hand in Toronto last week as top officials from the Hong Kong Tourist Board and the Shenzhen Municipal Bureau of Culture, Sports and Tourism unveiled details of new tours and excursions now available into Shenzhen, China from Hong Kong; new visa rules that are designed to ease access to Shenzhen; and new plans, including a high-speed rail link, that will shorten the travel time...