News by subject: TRAVEL

Following the official announcement earlier today from HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President & Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Dubai Airports and representatives from across the aviation sector and the emirate of...

Sunwing is giving Canadians more to celebrate this New Year with generous savings offered on a wide range of top-rated resorts. From now until January 4, 2019, sun-seekers can save up to 40% on select vacation packages across the Caribbean, Mexico...

Sunwing is reminding Canadians to add another important item to their Boxing Day shopping list: their winter vacation. The tour operator has just launched their biggest Boxing Week sale ever, offering bargain-hunters savings of up to 40% off a wide...

The first-ever Sunwing flight from Quebec City to Puerto Vallarta departed from Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport yesterday; marking the beginning of the tour operator's seasonal weekly flight service to Puerto Vallarta which will depart...

The first Sunwing flight from Ottawa to Miami departed from Ottawa International Airport on Saturday. This flight marks the first of this season's new weekly direct flights from Ottawa to Miami, departing every Saturday until March 30, 2019,...

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the world's largest cruise industry trade organization, released the 2019 State of the Cruise Industry Outlook report predicting the top trends in cruise travel. Through industry research, travel...

Flying while fat is more than a meme on the Internet. It is a real problem of discomforts, challenges and expenses these days as one in three Americans is considered obese, according to guidelines set by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). For...

Celebrity chef David Rocco teams up with Ethiopian Airlines CanadaEthiopian Airlines Canada hosted over 50 VIP guests which included tour operators, travel consolidators and media to an up close and personal evening with Canadian celebrity chef David...

LA Gateway Partners, LLC (LAGP) has successfully reached financial close on the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Consolidated Rent-A-Car Facility (ConRAC) development project. The LAGP team, selected in September 2018 by Los Angeles World...

For three weeks starting on Monday, December 10th, diners at OTG?s Marathi can spice up their home life too. Paul George, the Indian restaurant's executive chef, will be giving away spice kits to pre-flight diners, for a limited time while supplies...

Sunwing Airlines celebrated their new partnership with Menzies Aviation last week at Toronto Pearson International Airport. The carrier has signed a new three-year contract with the global aviation services specialist, who will be responsible for...

There's a new way to travel and it's saving Canadians thousands of dollars. From sleeping in a train station or airport, to skipping meals, Canadians are ?splurgetting' on their vacation ? a growing trend in which travellers take a hybrid approach...

Tourism Richmond has won the Accor Hotels Marketing Campaign of the Year Award from The Canadian Tourism Awards, presented by the Toronto Star. The awards recognize people, places, organizations and events that have gone above and beyond to offer a...

Many of us love animals, whether it's the comfort of our pets, the fascination with wildlife roaming the planet or the beauty of ocean dwellers. Yet, around the globe animals face distress, abuse and suffering. They are the forgotten victims in...

Sunwing Travel Group has revealed plans to open a Royalton All-In Luxurytm Resort in Grenada in December of 2019.  At 300 rooms, this will be the Caribbean Island nation's largest resort.  Since the Royalton brand's inception just seven years ago, it...

Sunwing is pleased to announce the opening of the brand-new Riu Palace Costa Mujeres in Playa Mujeres, Mexico which welcomed its first guests on November 17th. Featuring a fresh, new architectural design, a highlight of the property is its stylish...

Today, the British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) issues a report outlining its findings and recommendations from Phase 1 of the inquiry into electric vehicle (EV) charging services in the province. After reviewing the evidence and submissions...

Two newly-renovated resorts, Grand Memories Splash and Grand Memories Punta Cana, officially opened on Friday, November 16. The new properties replace the award-winning Memories Splash, with renovated rooms and upgraded amenities, delivering the same...

Sunwing is excited to announce it is partnering with Food Network Canada Celebrity Chef Lynn Crawford for the third consecutive year. Customers on board Sunwing Airlines can now enjoy a new and improved Sunwing Café menu. Available on all flights,...

Sun-seekers won't have to wait until Black Friday to take advantage of incredible savings; Sunwing has so many massive vacation deals available that the tour operator is kicking off its popular Orange Friday sale a week early! Vacationers who book...

Days Inns - Canada today announced an exciting new partnership with the Canadian Hockey League (CHL).The hotel chain's sponsorship features a branded web presence, in-ice logo placement, as well as an in-venue kiosk as part of the CHL's National...

Sunwing is adding Miami to its roster of destinations for the first time this winter. Travellers can take advantage of convenient, direct Saturday departures from Ottawa which will operate weekly from December 15, 2018 until March 30, 2019. A first...

Sunwing is adding Miami to its roster of destinations for the first time this winter. Travellers can take advantage of convenient, direct departures from Montreal on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays starting December 1.  Home to a packed...

Sunwing is adding Miami to its roster of destinations for the first time this winter. Travellers can take advantage of convenient, direct departures from Toronto on Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays starting December 1, 2018. Home to a packed...

Sunwing is adding Miami to its roster of destinations for the first time this winter. Travellers can take advantage of weekly convenient, direct Saturday and Sunday departures from Quebec City starting December 8, 2018. A first for the city of...

Launching today and throughout next week, passengers travelling through Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (Billy Bishop Airport) will now have a range of high-quality food, beverage and shopping experiences to enjoy in the newly renovated airport...

Memories Resorts announced the closing of their Memories Splash Punta Cana resort, effective August 15, 2018. After a two-month closure for renovations, Memories Splash Resort will re-open on November 16, 2018 as two distinct resorts, Grand Memories...

This October, visitors to the Miramichi region of New Brunswick ? known as "Atlantic Canada's Great Outdoors" ? will find a vibrant array of activities and events to experience with (or without) the family.  A popular destination for both summer and...

Sunwing is pleased to announce it will be expanding its Cuban offering this winter with the addition of a seasonal flight service to Cienfuegos, located on the island's southern coast. Direct flights from Toronto will operate on Mondays between...

Days Inns - Canada, one of the country's leading hotel chains, has launched an eight-week media campaign to support its new "Stay Twice, Earn Up to One Free Night" fall promotion. From now through February 19, Wyndham Rewards members who register and...

In airport demonstrations all around the globe, thousands of airport workers and their supporters are putting airlines like United (UAL) on notice as they call for fair wages, union rights, and safe workplaces. With the support of the International...

Snowbird Advisor Insurance has released its top 5 tips to help Canadian travellers avoid having their travel medical insurance claims rejected. With snowbird season fast approaching, these best practices were developed to help Canadian travellers...

Electra Meccanica Vehicles Corp. ("Electra Meccanica" or the "Company"), a designer and manufacturer of electric vehicles, has engaged investor relations specialists MZ Group (MZ) to manage a comprehensive strategic investor relations and financial...

There are now 15 ways from the USA... and Canada as Aer Lingus today announced two new North American gateways to Ireland and Europe for summer 2019 - Minneapolis-St. Paul and Montreal, Canada. Aer Lingus will commence flying direct to Dublin from...

Good news for those eager to get ahead on booking their fall or winter vacation; with Sunwing's BOGO sale, travellers can buy one and get the second at 50% off* when purchasing packages from a wide range of resorts across the Caribbean, Florida,...

The Calgary-based leader in hotel and resort management has announced it will be adding Kelowna's The Royal Private Residences Club to its ever-expanding portfolio of iconic western Canadian resorts.   As of September 29th, 2018 Bellstar, will be...

Against the backdrop of a cruise ship docked at Mackinac Island, Michigan Governor Rick Snyder today helped launch "Cruise the Great Lakes," a new international partnership to bring more cruise passengers to the Great Lakes. "Cruise the Great...

Flair Airlines Announces Record Summer Traffic Immediate Release August 28, 2018   Flair Airlines (Edmonton, AB): Flair, Canada's low-fare airline, today announced that, after doubling its summer flying, the privately-held Flair Airlines...

After a successful inaugural season, Sunwing is pleased to announce it will be returning to the Caribbean island of Bonaire and offering travellers more accommodation and diving options to choose from this winter.  Sunwing is the only Canadian tour...

Now that the kids are away it's time for the grown-ups to play. For a limited time only Sunwing is bringing back its popular Back to School promotion with incredible savings of up to $1,400 per couple on vacation packages to select top-rated adults...

Now that the kids are away it's time for the grown-ups to play. For a limited time only Sunwing is bringing back its popular Back to School promotion with incredible savings of up to $1,400 per couple on vacation packages to select top-rated adults...

HonkMobile, North America's fastest and most convenient way to find and pay for parking, today announced the launch of a new reservation system, HonkTravel, designed to improve the airport parking experience for both travelers and airport parking...

Millennial Esports Corp. ("Millennial" or the "Company", TSX VENTURE: GAME, OTCQB: MLLLF) today announced that Henrik Christian Drue heads the list of six finalists in the groundbreaking Gear.Club competition to drive a real Williams F1 racecar....

Launching across Canada today, the Goose mobile app provides Canadians with instant access to travel medical insurance. This mobile-first, self-serve solution allows Canadians who travel out of country to purchase travel medical insurance in under 60...

Toronto Wolfpack and Tourism Toronto are set to launch a new partnership to promote Toronto as a top city break destination for U.K. tourists. The partnership will produce a series of promotional videos for Sky UK, which will air during U.K....

Sunwing is returning to Thunder Bay for a ninth season this coming winter and adding a new direct flight service to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic for the first time. With the introduction of this new service, vacationers departing from Thunder Bay...

With only eight weeks left before fall starts, time is running out to plan those last minute summer getaways. Just launched today, Sunwing's Summer Blowout Sale could be the last chance for many to get the vacation they deserve before the leaves...

Serve (https://serve.io/), a blockchain logistics company, today announced its blockchain protocol aimed at changing the paradigm of last mile delivery and decentralizing distribution of all services. By enabling on-demand delivery of any product or...

Virgin Group Founder Sir Richard Branson and Virgin Voyages President and CEO Tom McAlpin today revealed renderings and animations of nine new public spaces of the company's first ship, as well as innovative programming details about its approach to...

Virgin Group Founder Sir Richard Branson and Virgin Voyages President and CEO Tom McAlpin announced that the company will eliminate the use of sailor facing single-use plastics as part of its aim to create one of the cleanest fleets at sea. This...