News by subject: TRAVEL

Sunwing will be expanding its flight services from Kelowna for this coming winter to include a direct flight service to Los Cabos in Pacific Mexico for the first time; departing Saturdays from December 15, 2018 until April 20, 2019. With the addition...

As the Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) launches it first town hall public consultation on the new air passenger regulations in Toronto today, the National Airlines Council of Canada (NACC) wants to alert Canadians about how these regulations...

As the Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) launches it first town hall public consultation on the new air passenger regulations in Toronto today, the National Airlines Council of Canada (NACC) wants to alert Canadians about how these regulations...

Blue Diamond Resorts continues its banner year of industry excellence and celebrates receiving numerous TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence awards. A total of ten awards were earned by Blue Diamond hotels, including its Hideaway at Royalton,...

The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism and Aviation (BMOTA) was recognized by The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) in the Virutal Visitor Award category for "Best Feature in an Online Publicaion" at the annual Caribbean Tourism Industry Awards on the...

Last night during the Caribbean Tourism Industry Awards Dinner and Fashion Show, part of the annual Caribbean Week New York events, Bahamas Ministry of Tourism and Aviation Director General Joy Jibrilu received the distinguished Allied Award for her...

The Bahamas Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Conference was officially announced by Minister of State for Grand Bahama in the Office of the Prime Minister, Senator the Hon. J. Kwasi Thompson, during a recent press conference.  The conference,...

In a city famous for its festivals, the launch and then continuity of a new festival is cause for celebration.    As the preferred hotel partner of the Festival de San Fermin (Running of the Bulls) festival in New Orleans, now in its 11th year,  the...

There are significant problems with the perception of the extended warranty business. Obvi Inc. is rebuilding this reputation and is tackling some of the biggest problems facing consumers head on. "There are so many problems ? from cost to...

Enhanced digital and face-to-face resources are rolled out and ready to support increased transit and shuttle services, encourage responsible trip planning and help visitors enjoy their experience in Banff National Park this May Long Weekend and...

The world has so much wonder and beauty to explore. With 195 nations spanning the globe, the monuments, buildings, wildlife and cultures offered by Mother Nature are vast. Most people welcome the idea of going for a holiday but dread the need to plan...

In search of an unspoiled yet accessible travel destination? Photographers and wildlife enthusiasts can find peaceful stretches of coastline, without the crowds of other tourism hotspots, in Canada's North; and they need look no further than...

Sunwing is helping Canadians vacation in style on their next sunny getaway and save this summer with its Luxury for Less Sale. Those in search of a lavish beach vacation at a price that's certain not to blow their travel budget can enjoy a top-rated,...

Sunwing is pleased to announce Riu Santa Fe, a favourite family-friendly resort exclusive to the new Signature Collection by Sunwing, is introducing modernized facilities, exciting new entertainment and a thrilling Splash Water World water park to...

Siyata Mobile Inc. (the "Company" or "Siyata")  is pleased to announce it has received its first Purchase Order from the hospitality industry for its mobile UR7 Rugged clamshell smartphone representing a new mobile worker vertical for an added...

The Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (VHFC) today congratulated Harbour Air and Kenmore Air on the launch of their new cross-border floatplane service between Vancouver, British Columbia, and Seattle, Washington. "A Vancouver ? Seattle floatplane...

Caribbean Pride Week is back by popular demand, returning to the luxurious adults-only CHIC Punta Cana, bolder and prouder than before with a Web-Exclusive Offer! Book three nights and get one free when you book through the Caribbean Pride website...

Springtime means clearing out all things winter related, and Sunwing is offering Canadians a fresh start to the new season by offering its lowest prices of the year with its Spring on the Savings sale. Avid beachgoers who book by April 13th can take...

ACE HOTEL TO OPEN FIRST JAPANESE OUTPOST IN KYOTOSince the beginning of Ace, we've dreamt of Japan. We've spent decades admiring Japanese culture and craftsmanship, collaborating from afar with Japanese artists and brands whose work we love ? BEAMS,...

CALGARY, ALBERTA ? April 3, 2018 ? Summit Air announced that it has added a second AVRO RJ100 aircraft to its fleet to support its growing business in Western Canada.  Summit Air provides fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) crew movement solutions to several...

Nassau Airport Development Company (NAD), the management company responsible for The Bahamas' busiest airport, reported today that air arrivals at Nassau's Lynden Pindling International Airport during December 2017 and January 2018 were the highest...

Twenty Four Seven Hotels, a leading, hospitality management company based in the western U.S., has attained a new contract for management services of the Holiday Inn Ontario Airport, located in Ontario, California, adding 180 rooms to its portfolio....

Winter may be nearly over but the warm weather is still a long way off, so the news that Sunwing is offering savings of up to 50% on all inclusive vacations should bring a smile to Canadians eager to soak up some warm, sunny rays. Travellers who book...

Toronto author, photographer and motivational speaker Terence Wallis has a passion for Italy, and with his recently published coffee table book, Una Storia D'Amore!, he hopes to inspire others to visit and explore this incredible country for...

Royalton Luxury Resorts, the Caribbean's fastest growing resort chain, is proud to announce plans for two brand-new, modern, luxurious all-inclusive resorts in sought-after travel destinations -- Royalton Cancun is set to open late 2018 and Royalton...

The Islands Of The Bahamas are heating up this spring with seasonal deals, hotel updates and festivals worth traveling for. In a major development, the CDC reported there have been no new cases of Zika in the past 12 months, thus removing The Bahamas...

Two of the world's leading health organizations have recently declared that The Islands Of The Bahamas do not pose a known risk to travelers of contracting the Zika virus.  No new cases of Zika have been identified in the country within the past 12...

Mexico's global airline wants that there is an Aeromexico for everyone. Therefore, the airline introduces its Branded Fares concept, designed to offer every customer a wider choice of products tailored to meet their travel needs. Customers...

On March 8th, 2018, International Women's Day, Seva Canada is launching "Equal Right to Sight," a multi-media campaign advocating for gender equity in the treatment of blindness. The majority of the world's blind are women and girls living in...

While much of the country has been enjoying above seasonal temperatures this past week, weather reports suggest that a stormy and cold March may be in store. The launch today therefore of Sunwing's March Madness Sale should come as good news to many....

The following is a statement from Massimo Bergamini, President and CEO of the National Airlines Council of Canada (NACC) in response to today's federal Budget: "The National Airlines Council of Canada (NACC) applauds the government's decision to...

The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism and Aviation wowed more than 100 Canadian media, travel partners and tour operators with an innovative presentation to recap 2017 and give an outlook on 2018. During an oversubscribed media luncheon, Minister of...

The "Uncommon Flavors of Europe" campaign co-financed by the European Union, has launched an online "Learn & Earn" contest for a trip to Italy to visit the production areas of the campaign partners which include: Asiago PDO cheese made in the regions...

February is that time of the year when many often feel they need an intervention from the snow, ice and dreary conditions. The news that Sunwing is helping Canadians get a well-deserved break from the cold with their ?Wintervention' Sale is sure to...

The "Uncommon Flavors of Europe" campaign co-financed by the European Union, has launched an online "Learn & Earn" contest for a trip to Italy to visit the production areas of the campaign partners which include: Asiago PDO cheese made in the regions...

SNOMED International announced today that its SNOMED CT global standardized clinical terminology will be used to support athlete care and treatment at the Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018. Used in more than 50 countries worldwide, SNOMED CT is...

Pacific Coastal Airlines is pleased to announce its 2018 Spring Schedule which will be in effect from March 4 to June 3, 2018. The new schedule includes a new, daily non-stop flight between Vancouver and Tofino beginning Tuesday, April 3. "This...

Good news for winter weary Canadians! Sunwing has launched their Million Dollar Beach Blowout Sale with unbeatable deals and millions of dollars in savings negotiated at popular resorts across the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America, and Florida....

With the New Year in full swing, there is no better time than now for travelers to escape the cold and book an affordable getaway to the beautiful Islands Of The Bahamas. Whether travelers are looking to get a taste of Bahamian culture in the capital...

The #1 to the sun is reminding Canadians to add another important item onto their Boxing Day sales shopping list: their vacation.  Sunwing is starting its Boxing Week Sale early, offering bargain hunters the whole week to save on their winter...

Costa Vida, a fresh and fast 94-unit casual chain known for its vibrant and innovative Mexican cuisine, has announced the opening of a new full-service location in the Salt Lake City International Airport. The location, which opens to the public on...

A pearl of Royalton Luxury Resort portfolio, Royalton Hicacos entered the 2017 winter season on a high after two major international award wins. In October the resort took home three World Luxury Hotel Awards for Best Luxury Beach Resort and Best...

For the fifth time in six years, Telluride has been named the #1 ski resort in North America in Condé Nast Traveler's annual reader survey. The details: Rising above the rest once again, Telluride remained in the summit of the annual ranking for...

Sunwing is pleased to announce the opening of Riu Dunamar. Exclusively offered by Signature Vacations by Sunwing, the newly constructed 5-star hotel is located on a spectacular white-sand beach with turquoise waters just north of the hotel zone of...

Royalton Bavaro, Punta Cana's newest family-friendly all-inclusive resort will open its doors on December 16th to discerning travelers in search of a modern beach vacation.  As the newest custom-built experience from Royalton Luxury Resorts, the...

Restaurants Canada welcomes the federal government's announcement that 2018 will be the Canada-China year of tourism. This initiative represents a major opportunity to promote economic collaboration, increase ties between our countries and welcome...

Sunwing is incentivizing Canadians to add another important item to their Christmas shopping list ? their winter vacation.  From now until December 8th the #1 to the sun is helping travellers seize a well-deserved luxury sun vacation at a price so...

Zita Cobb, Innkeeper of Fogo Island Inn is pleased to announce the arrival of Jonathan Gushue as Executive Chef of Fogo Island Inn. He returns not only to his hotel roots, but also to his home province of Newfoundland and Labrador. Most recently,...

Ritz-Carlton Montreal, Canada's most iconic hotel, is enough to make you want to fly north in January, as sited by Travel + Leisure while featuring Canada, 2017 Destination of the Year. In its 150th year, Canada has proven to be a destination on the...

Flight Network, one of Canada's leading online travel agencies, has consulted the world's top travel professionals to create their 1st annual World's 50 Best Beaches, the most definitive list of the best beaches on the planet ever assembled. Flight...