Destinations
Emirates appoints new western sales manager
Emirates Airlines has announced the appointment of Savio Pires to the position of sales manager for Western Canada. In his new role, Pires will be responsible for Emirates' sales operations in Western Canada and for facilitating local partnerships and initiatives. Pires is the airline's first sales manager in Western Canada and has a background of experience in the airline, cruise, tour and online consumer travel industries. His appointment comes shortly after the airline announced an interline agreement with WestJet, and before the launch of a new daily service from Seattle, starting March...
Lufthansa, Austrian resume Tripoli flights
Both Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines have resumed their flights to Tripoli. Lufthansa began its service on Feb. 2 and Austrian will recommence its operations to Tripoli on March 25, 2012. The Libyan capital will be served by Lufthansa three times a week from Frankfurt. When it resumes its service, Austrian will operate to Tripoli five times a week from Vienna. Go to http://www.lufthansa.com or visit http://www.austrian.com for additional...
A Dragon of a deal
Chinapac International is celebrating the Year of the Dragon with new 2-for-1 China tours promotion. "In our 27 years of business, never before has such a super value tour been offered, " said Chinapac president Jenny Soares, "it is definitely something to take advantage of especially if you have long been wanting to visit China." The itineraries include must-visit cities Beijing, Xian and Shanghai; the Yangtze River and the towns of Suzhou and Hangzhou; and the full package with air, land, meals and accommodation is priced from $2,999 for two. The 12 Day Super China is a great introduction...
Jamaica unveils ‘One Love’ rewards program
The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) has launched a new online travel agent specialist program, "A One Love Rewards Program."The program serves as a dedicated training platform for agents to become experts on the destination. The first 10 agents to pass the series' final exam by Feb. 15 will become eligible to win an all-expenses-paid trip to Jamaica. In addition to learning about the island, agents will also earn valuable rewards points as they complete the curriculum. Agents can login to the step-by-step instructional web site at http://www.tauniv.com/jamaica . The JTB is offering a range of...
Your Time, Our Place
Northern Ireland is doing it all in 2012 with a cornucopia of special events, anniversaries, new visitor attractions, not to mention some compelling visitor experiences and its wrapping it up nicely under the banner -- "Your Time, Our Place." Jayne Shackleford, manager of Tourism Ireland in Canada, says of the coming year: "2012 is going to be an amazing year for Northern Ireland and should be a must-see destination for Canadian travel specialists' clients." Shackleford continues: "With a new iconic Titanic Belfast visitor attraction, unprecedented events and historic anniversaries, there...
Goway has a plan for Asia in 2012
With the release of its brand new Asia 2012 Travel Planner, Goway definitely has a plan for Asia. The new planner features 12 adventure ideas, 14 boutique cruises, 10 rail ideas, 22 luxury ideas and 365 hotels covering 25 countries. Diane Molzan, general manager, Asia, said: "This year we're introducing Russia to our Asian line up, featuring a Moscow to St. Petersburg cruise, along with some new Korea World Expo tours, eco jungle lodges in Northern Thailand, three newly selected Stays of Distinction in Shanghai, Ubud and Taipei, and more group touring options than ever before." Also in 2012,...
Predator Ridge pens Hockey Canada deal
Predator Ridge has announced a preferred partnership alliance with Hockey Canada. The alliance sees the Okanagan golf resort community becoming Hockey Canada's summer home for this coming season. Scott Smith, COO of Hockey Canada, commented: "Hockey Canada is very excited to enter into a special and unique partnership with Predator Ridge. Hockey Canada remains very active in the summer as we prepare our teams, events and programs for the following season. This agreement will allow Hockey Canada to hold a number of events in the spectacular surroundings of Predator Ridge, while working towards...
Disney Cruise Lines sails back into YVR in 2013
Disney Cruise Lines has officially released its itineraries for the 2013 season, and Vancouver is once again a port of call. The Disney Wonder debuted its cruises to Alaska in Vancouver last year, but switched to Seattle in 2012. However, Vancouver's closer proximity to Alaska and positive feedback from travellers contributed to Disney's decision to reinstate Vancouver as the departure point. Starting May 27, the Disney Wonder will depart Vancouver with 16 scheduled sailings throughout the season, travelling through the fjord at Tracy Arm and docking in the Alaskan ports of Skagway, Juneau...