Destinations
Win with Israel
The Israel Government Tourist Office - Canada has a launched a "Win a Trip to Israel" contest at this month's Toronto Jewish Film Festival, taking place through May 13.Those attending the festival can register online at http://www.tjffisraelcontest.com for a chance to win an all-expenses-paid trip for two to Israel, that includes two round-trip tickets from Toronto to Israel with EL AL Israel Airlines; a three-night stay at the Dan Jerusalem Hotel in Jerusalem; and a three-night stay at the Isrotel Royal Garden in Eilat. Oded Grofman, consul for Tourism, Israel Government Tourist Office -...
CITC features Jordan, India fams
The CITC is joining forces with NARAT and with ATOURZ to offer agent familiarization trips to Jordan and South India. For the Jordan fam, CITC is teaming up with NARAT for a trip that runs from Sept. 10 to Sept. 17, 2012 and which starts in Amman before heading to Jerash, Mount Nebo, Madaba, Petra, Aqaba, the Dead Sea and an overnight stay at the Bedouin Desert Camp at Wadi Rum. The cost of the land portion of the fam is CDN$897 based on twin share. CITC members enjoy a $50 reduction from the land fees. Direct airfare from Montreal is available at CDN$420 CAD plus $491 tax A limited number of...
Surfer, The Bar celebrates surf scene
Surfer, The Bar is a new collaboration between Turtle Bay Resort on Oahu's North Shore and Surfer magazine. The new venue is a gathering place for North Shore surf legends, friends, fans and family to enjoy food and drinks and unique entertainment. This includes featured music performances, the North Shore Surf Film Festival and a line-up of hosted parties by the biggest brands in the world of surf....
Aqua out with new Waikiki deals
In celebration of the civil unions bill that took effect on Jan. 1, Aqua Hotels and Resorts has created the "C U at Aqua"package. This package is available at 12 participating Aqua hotels in Waikiki and includes a guaranteed king or queen bed, one Kama Sutra Getaway Love Kit, a box of chocolate macadamia nuts, a bottle of champagne and a coupon for a Mai Tai cocktail at Hula's Bar & Grill with an option to book a Saturday Hula's Catamaran sail. In addition to this new package, eight participating properties also offer the "Out and Proud in Waikiki"package. This deal offers guests 15% off the...
Newly refreshed menus for all Rocky Mountaineer pax
Rocky Mountaineer has refreshed its meal menus on all levels of service for its 23rd season, using top regional ingredients. For instance, in the premium GoldLeaf Service, guests will be served wild BC sockeye salmon with local seasonal vegetables, as well as Alberta pork tenderloin, paired with award-winning wines from the Okanagan Valley. SilverLeaf and RedLeaf menus have also been enhanced, but in the Rocky premium GoldLeaf Service domes, travellers enjoy a five-star dining experience, created fresh onboard by a team of highly-trained chefs....
Watermark Beach picks Jarrett
The Watermark Beach Resort in Osoyoos, B.C. Has promoted Ingrid Jarrett to the post of vice-president of business development, sales & marketing for the property. Jarrett has over 20 years of industry experience, working with such properties as the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, the Fairmont Palliser, the Fairmont Hotel Macdonald and the Fairmont Empress. As well, she was also regional general manager for a collection of independent luxury boutique hotels in British Columbia including the Cove Lakeside Resort, The Oswego Hotel, L'Hermitage Vancouver, Nita Lake Lodge, Black Rock Oceanfront Resort....
Watermark Beach Resort appointment
Daniel Mason has been appointed sales manager at the Watermark Beach Resort in Osoyoos, British Columbia. Mason will oversee group sales for the resort with an emphasis on building the corporate incentive, convention and weddings market. Mason's extensive industry career spans 27 years with key sales positions at Air Canada, Carlson Wagonlit Travel, Thomas Cook Travel Canada and Navigant Luxury...
Canadians love to travel on tax refunds
Although the majority of Canadians say that they use their tax refunds -- which in 2011, averaged out at $1,506 -- to pay off existing debt and contribute to their savings, a new survey from Expedia.ca reveals that in a perfect world -- where people didn't need to do either -- the first thing Canadians would spend their tax refunds on would be travel. The survey found that 51% would choose to take a vacation over buying a big-ticket item, pampering themselves with a new wardrobe or spending their tax refund on an indulgent evening out. Western Canadians were the most likely to fill up airport...