News by subject: TRAVEL

Deem, a leading mobile and cloud software technology provider, today announced that it will create 50 highly skilled jobs at a new European Innovation Center in Dublin. Deem's expansion into Europe is part of a bold growth strategy that will see the...

Canadians under 40 are taking the biggest bite out of the country's restaurant business while showing an appetite for environmentally sustainable operations and menu options. Plant-based protein, sustainable seafood and locally sourced food are in...

Today, hotel owner, operator and developer, Hotel Equities (HE), announced the recent opening of its Canadian office located in Edmonton, Alberta. The new location encompasses all disciplines to support their growth in country. Andre Giannandrea has...

Sunwing is helping families take their summer vacation budget further and to the next level with their Luxury for Less sale. From now until May 17, 2019, the tour operator is offering savings of up to $1,500 per couple at top-rated resorts across the...

?Today, Atlanta-based Hotel Equities (HE), announced they have been selected as the strategic partner for Kelowna BC-based Braemar Group, to operate six hotels located in British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Alberta. The hotel portfolio consists of...

Good news for families looking to get a head start on planning their vacation, Canadians that book during Sunwing's Summer Family Vacation Sale can save up to $2,000 per family* and take advantage of Kids Stay, Play and Eat FREE deals at popular...

Fairmont Pacific Rim, the iconic Vancouver hotel that has developed into one of the city's premier live music venues is launching a song search contest that invites singer/songwriters to submit an original song for the ?Soundtrack to the Pacific Rim...

Flair Airlines (Edmonton, AB) is pleased to announce that the previously negotiated contract between Flair and The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE 4060) has now been ratified: The collective agreement has a 10-year term."We are delighted to...

Everyone looks forward to going on a vacation, but the reality is that the perfect getaway can be costly. According to a study commissioned by online travel company Skyscanner.ca, 85 per cent of vacation-planning Canadians state they use ?hacks' or...

Sunwing is making it easier than ever for Canadians to discover the beauty of their own backyard with the return of its domestic flight service this summer. Back by popular demand for a 14th consecutive season, travellers who book by April 30, 2019...

To mark World Autism Day, 2019, Flair airlines today announced that all of its flight attendants have recently completed a specialized training course in ?autism awareness' ? a first for a Canadian airline.Flair's cabin-crew members successfully...

Flair Airlines, Canada's only independent, low-fare airline, is pleased to announce the appointment of Sandy Burns as the airline's new Flight Attendant Manager. Ms. Burns previously held management roles with Air Canada Jazz and WestJet Encore, and...

AirSprint Private Aviation has partnered with Quintessentially, the world's leading luxury lifestyle group, to enhance their Fractional Jet Owners' experience by providing access to an array of enriching and time-rewarding experiences. With...

Turkish Airlines is the latest airline to partner with PressReader to bring passengers access to digital content. They join heavy-hitters Air Canada, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Iberia, and Virgin Australia, who've already added the digital...

Sunwing Airlines announced today that it has established a new partnership agreement with Mount Royal University and plans to hire its first graduates this coming summer. Mount Royal is the latest university that the airline has partnered with, and...

Travelodge Canada has launched an exciting new promotion at Travelodge by Wyndham and Thriftlodge hotels, just in time for spring travel. Guests can save up to 20% off their stays for getaways across Canada until April 26, 2019. Travellers will...

Travelodge Canada a lancé une nouvelle promotion formidable concernant les hôtels Travelodge by Wyndham et Thriftlodge, promotion qui tombe à pic pour un voyage printanier. Les clients peuvent économiser jusqu'à 20 % sur leur séjour afin de réaliser...

Adventurous luxury travelers can now book their 2021 expeditions aboard Crystal Endeavor, as reservations open today for the polar class expedition yacht's full year. The journeys range from 10-28 nights, sailing expeditions of true adventure,...

Good news for winter-weary Canadians longing for some tropical warmth; during their Bring on the Sun sale, Sunwing is offering its lowest prices of the winter on select March and April vacation packages to top-rated resorts across Mexico, Central...

Canadians can book their summer tropical getaway with confidence as the tour operator has just re-introduced their popular Price Drop Guarantee promotion that lets vacationers claim up to $200 cash back per person should the price of their vacation...

Mr. Lube, Canada's leading quick lube provider in the automotive maintenance sector, is proud to announce that it has been recognized with the prestigious designation of Platinum Club Member by Canada's Best Managed Companies in 2018. To achieve this...

Siyata Mobile Inc. (the "Company" or "Siyata") announces that it will be demonstrating the UV350 at the International Wireless Communication Expo (IWCE) in Las Vegas March 6th and 7th at the Uniden Cellular booth #648. Additionally, a global Land...

Time is running out for Canadians who have not yet booked their winter escape. However, if vacationers move quickly they can still enjoy massive savings on last-minute getaways to the sun.  Sunwing has just launched their March Madness sale, offering...

For Immediate Release, February 13, 2019flair airlines, Canada's only independently owned ultra low fare carrier today announced a major rebranding to reflect the company's vision of the future. David Tait, flair's Executive Chairman, stated, "For...

Siyata Mobile Inc. (the "Company" or "Siyata") is pleased to announce that U.S Tier 1 Carrier network approval is nearing completion and has initiated trials with multiple end-use large-scale potential customers in various industry verticals. As a...

Blue Diamond Resorts, the Caribbean's fastest growing hotel company, is celebrating numerous TripAdvisor® Travelers' Choice awards. A total of three awards were handed out across its Memories Resorts and Royalton Luxury Resorts brands. The Travelers'...

With no end in sight to a season of cold weather and gloomy skies, Sunwing is encouraging winter-weary travellers to escape to the tropics and catch some rays with its Seize the Sun promotion. From now until February 15, 2019, Canadians can enjoy...

TAP Air Portugal is putting the world on sale for three days, from today through Sunday at 6:59pm ET.  Every seat on every flight departing this month will be half price, to all of TAP's 89 destinations around the world.  The sale fare is only...

Restaurants Canada, a national association representing more than 30,000 foodservice and hospitality businesses across Canada, is excited to welcome the Tourism Industry Association of New Brunswick (TIANB), the leading advocate for tourism issues in...

While Canadians are crossing their fingers that Wiarton Willie doesn't see his shadow and forecasts an early spring this Groundhog Day, Sunwing is helping winter-weary travellers prepare for the possibility of an additional six weeks of cold, dreary...

The pace of startups jumping into the electric aviation market has accelerated rapidly in the past five years. To put this market rush into context, the team at Lux Research, a leading provider of tech-enabled research and advisory services for...

One of the gloomiest days of the year is fast approaching?Blue Monday?with frigid temperatures, a lack of daylight and unsustainable New Year's resolutions beginning to crack. Though the third Monday of month (January 21st) is known to be one of the...

With awards season upon us, the famed Planet Hollywood Beach Resort Costa Rica will play host to a dazzling series of Academy Awards themed activities and a glamourous Oscars viewing party on February 24th, 2019 to celebrate the 91st Academy Awards...

Since December, Aeromexico customers on all international and selected domestic flights departing from Mexico City have been treated to new flavors certain to tempt even the most discerning palate, thanks to the Top Chefs at Gate Gourmet...

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...