ANN RUPPENSTEIN Coinciding with International Women’s Day, Insight Vacations announced the launch of its new Wander Women program dedicated to female travellers. The inaugural itinerary, Inspirational India, A Wander Women Journey, is not only for women, but designed by women, run by women and provides...
G, INTREPID HIT PAUSE ON TOURS Due to the evolving COVID-19 global pandemic, several tour operators have hit pause on tours going forward. G Adventures has suspended all tours departing between now and April 30. Any travellers booked on a tour departing during the time frame will be eligible for a 110%...
GAMBLING ON HOLD IN VEGAS, SPRINGFIELD MGM Resorts International is suspending operations at its Las Vegas properties until further notice, effective March 17, following the previous announcement to temporarily suspend operations at the MGM Springfield for a minimum of 15 days. Casino operations closed...
RANCHO SAN LUCAS DEBUTS NEW GREG NORMAN COURSE Rancho San Lucas, an 834-acre resort and residential community fronting a 1.2-mile stretch of beach on the Pacific Ocean 15 minutes from Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, recently celebrated the official grand opening of the Greg Norman Signature golf course and Rancho...
CELEBRATE WITH GOWAY FOR CHANCES TO WIN GOLD Reaching a milestone 50 years in the industry, Goway Travel is sharing the celebration with valued agent partners. Agents have a chance to win one of 14 one-ounce commemorative gold bars, or one of 50 fam spots bound for Sydney, Australia. The giveaways...
AIR NEW ZEALAND TO PUT ECONOMY TRAVELLERS TO SLEEP Air New Zealand has unveiled a groundbreaking new lie-flat prototype sleep product for economy class travellers. The Economy Skynest is the result of three years of Air New Zealand research and development, with the input of more than 200 customers...
BLAZING THE TRAIL TTC celebrates women in travel ANN RUPPENSTEIN Pictured above: Sarain Fox; Nadine Sykora; Patricia Schultz; Ami Vitale; Roxanne Joyal. Moving beyond International Women’s Day, The Travel Corporation (TTC) held two events in Toronto last week with a lineup of five female travel...
WIN A TRIP FOR TWO WITH ROCKY MOUNTAINEER As it celebrates its 30th anniversary, Rocky Mountaineer is giving agents a chance to win a trip for two in its latest agent incentive. To enter, complete TRACKS Agent training and secure a booking by March 27. Existing TRACKS graduates need only complete...
TRANSAT UNVEILS ENHANCED SUMMER LINEUP FOR ONTARIO Air Transat has unveiled its 2020 summer flight program for Ontario, featuring 95 direct flights a week from Toronto to Europe, the South and the United States – and a new direct flight to Faro, Portugal. Air Transat’s new program features...
RITZ-CARLTON, SOUTH BEACH REOPENS The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach has reopened following a US$90 million, multi-year floor-to-ceiling renovation. Located at the intersection of Collins Avenue and Lincoln Road, the historic hotel showcases a design scheme created by Meg Sharpe, who oversaw the lobby,...
