Silversea Cruises has unveiled a new fly-cruise service to Antarctica in business-class comfort, as part of the largest ever Antarctica offering in the cruise line’s history. Named Antarctica Bridge, the new service will provide travellers with the fastest, most direct route to the White Continent. Departing...
MSC Cruises welcomed the first guests to Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve -- its new private island destination in The Bahamas. The island’s opening marks a major milestone for MSC Cruises. As part of a multi-faceted restoration strategy, the company has transformed the island from what was once an industrial...
Cunard has unveiled its Winter 2022 and Alaska 2021 collection of voyages, allowing its guests to explore even more inspirational destinations on board the famous Cunard fleet. With the three Queens each sailing to a host of world renowned locations; calling at 93 ports in 42 countries with 14 overnight...
ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES: We're becoming a powerhouse IAN STALKER Ethiopian Airlines is closing out 2019 by proudly pointing to the recent introduction of an Airbus A350 plane on its Toronto route and preparing to enter 2020 with high hopes for an increased presence on that route and adding another Canadian...
Air Transat, Children’s Wish Foundation make dreams come true For 15 years now, Air Transat and the Children’s Wish Foundation have been making some special magic for hundreds of children coping with threatening illnesses on their annual Flight with Santa Claus. Joined by their families, the kids...
SUNWING OFFERS AGENTS A CHANCE TO DOUBLE UP During December, Sunwing is encouraging agents to Learn, Earn and WIN with Meliá Hotels International Cuba. From now until Dec. 31, agents can earn 2X STAR Agent Rewards Points that convert into cash on all new bookings to Meliá Hotels & Resorts,...
FIRST FLIGHT TO GRAND BAHAMA LANDS TED DAVIS It’s not officially open yet, but Grand Bahama International Airport – still recovering from the impact of Hurricane Dorian – has just received its first flight since the onset of the storm in early September. In late November, a chartered...
AVALON RETURNS TO EGYPT & THE NILE After a brief hiatus, Avalon Waterways is returning to Egypt in 2020 and invites travellers to stand at the foot of the pyramids, answer the riddle of the Sphinx and sail down the historic Nile River, aboard the MS Farah – featuring 62 staterooms and suites – on its new “Taste...
MEET THE ELITE Delta, Air France, KLM recognize top 15 agencies, 3 TMCs RODNEY TUGWELL Delta Air Lines in partnership with joint venture airlines – Air France, KLM, and Alitalia – presented the 4th edition Agency Elite Awards at a VIP reception in Toronto. The event gathered high-level management...
JUST CAN'T AFFORD IT That’s why half of Canadians won’t take a winter vacation this year NOW THIS A SURPRISE With winter settling in across the country and the busy travel season just revving up, it seems that half of Canadians will be spending it at home. Dan Keon, vice-president, market...
