ANN RUPPENSTEIN When asked about his favourite part of The Beaches of Fort Myers and Sanibel, Ray Sarracino of The Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau doesn’t point to the year round mild temperatures of living on Florida’s Gulf Coast or popular attractions like Edison & Ford Winter...
COLLETTE “JUST GETTING STARTED” AHEAD OF 102ND TRAVEL SEASON Tour operator launches 20 new tours for 2020 ANN RUPPENSTEIN Pictured above: Collette’s Ron Lonsdale, vice-president of Canada; Alisia Apostolou, marketing manager, Canada; and George Christakis, head of sales, Canada. Collette...
CONTIKI UNVEILS NEW AFRICA ADVENTURES Contiki has introduced three new trips in two new destinations – Namibia and Botswana – in its 2020-21 Africa program. The two new itineraries feature unique Treehouse and private Safari Camp accommodation, additional departure dates and new local and authentic...
ST. MAARTEN ARRIVAL NUMBERS SOARING Travellers are returning to St. Maarten in strong numbers, as the island reports a 131% increase in arrivals from January to June 2019 compared to the same period last year. With important hotel reopenings in Q4 2018 and Q1 of 2019 coupled with major airlines increasing...
SANDALS, BEACHES EXPAND WEDDING OFFERINGS Sandals and Beaches Resorts have added additional over-the-water experiences for brides and grooms to say, “I Do.” Sandals and Beaches have hand-selected three of their picturesque Over-The-Water Gazebos to become a part of their collection of signature...
AC TO LAUNCH OTTAWA LONDON DREAMLINER SERVICE Air Canada is getting set to upgrade its daily non-stop flights from Ottawa to London-Heathrow with its state-of-the-art Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. Beginning next spring, customers travelling between Ottawa and London-Heathrow will have the option...
FAIRMONT HOT SPRINGS EXTENDS THE SEASON Fairmont Hot Springs Resort’s investment in new snowmaking technology will significantly extend the upcoming 2019-2020 ski season at the resort. The major investment will allow the resort to open its runs earlier and to remain operational later into the spring. Vivek...
AIRNETS OFFERS AGENTS BOOKING INCENTIVE Since 2001, Airnets International has offered agents within the travel industry an advantage to compete with the online travel industry, by selling negotiated rates from more than 60 contracted airlines at a lower cost. Specializing in both net fare and published...
IAN STALKER Pictured above: Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line was quick to lend a helping hand with Hurricane Dorian relief efforts on Grand Bahama Island. Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line is appealing to vacationers not to turn their backs on Grand Bahama Island in its hour of need. The company, which...
Island Routes is celebrating its 10th anniversary. What started with a handful of tours in Jamaica in 2009 has expanded into a successful business operating in 12 countries and offering more than 500 tours for travellers. “We’re celebrating 10 years this year, the company was formed...
