BAHIA PRINCIPE RESORT GAINING MORE MAYAN TOUCHES Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts has begun a significant investment to update its offerings at Luxury Bahia Principe Akumal and added touches of the area’s Maya culture at select common areas throughout the resort. Beginning in December,...
BC PANORAMA BC EXPANDSSTEEP AND DEEP TRAILS In the wake of its busiest snow season in more than a decade, Panorama Mountain Resort in BC is again spending lots to enhance the guest experience. The resort continues to expand its steep and deep terrain, adding four more trails and more unnamed tree skiing...
WESTJET OPENING FLAGSHIP LOUNGE IN CALGARY WestJet reports that work has begun on its first proprietary flagship lounge at Calgary International Airport. Construction of the lounge underscores WestJet’s ongoing commitment to growing its premium presence and guest experience in Calgary. “As...
‘LEARN, EARN AND WIN’ WITH SUNWING Throughout October, Sunwing is encouraging agents to “Learn, Earn and WIN” with Huatulco in Pacific Mexico. Until Oct. 31, agents can earn 3X the STAR Agent Reward Points that convert to cash on all new bookings to select resorts in Huatulco for travel...
‘ADVENTURE IS KNOCKING’ WITH COSMOS As Cosmos launches its 2020 vacation lineup, the value-centric brand has also unveiled a fresh look and feel, including a new tagline – “Adventure is Knocking.” “Cosmos has always proven popular with Canadians who appreciate the convenience of an escorted...
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...
