News by subject: TRAVEL

Silver Air, the private jet manager and charter operator, has added a fifth Citation X to its managed fleet making it one of the largest Citation X management companies in the United States. Leading with its PURE Management model, Silver Air...

Vacatia, the resort marketplace for vacationing families and friends, and DerbySoft, a global technology company serving hotel companies and the hospitality distribution industry since 2002, announced today Vacatia's integration with DerbySoft Go,...

Vacatia, the resort marketplace for vacationing families and friends, and Skyscanner, the world's travel search engine, announced today the inclusion of Vacatia's handpicked North American resort residence rentals into Skyscanner's hotel search...

In a recent Bloomberg News story about the future of Apple, Tim Cook had this to say about augmented reality: "I think it is profound. I am so excited about it, I just want to yell out and scream." Tours.com couldn't agree more. For the last year,...

Aeromexico, the flag carrier airline of Mexico and Jet Airways, India's full service, premier international airline, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that outlines cooperation in the areas of enabling codeshare flights and frequent...

Partners in Art (PIA) is pleased to officially announce the exhibition period for their Canada 150 Signature Project LandMarks2017/Repères2017, running June 10 to 25 located in communities near or at Canada's National Parks and Historic...

Deem launched today customized content and features optimized for the specific needs of Canadian travelers, as part of its Work Fource solution. Deem Work Fource now includes content and inventory specifically customized for Canadian point of sale...

Wickaninnish Inn today announced a special summer guest accommodation and dining package to celebrate Canada's 150th Anniversary in 2017. Designed to showcase the Inn's oceanfront appeal to travellers from around the world, the "Canada 150 Pacific...

The Empire Life Insurance Company (Empire Life) announced today it is introducing a new expat benefit for customers with employees working on short-term assignment outside of Canada. International Business Travel Medical provides coverage to...

Director General of The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Joy Jibrilu, defended the island of Great Exuma amid reports from the organizers that it lacked the necessary infrastructure to host the Fyre Festival. The Director General said it is important...

When most people think of Port Angeles, they picture the Olympic National Park with its striking scenic beauty and diverse landscapes where exploring a mountain peak, a secluded beach, and legit rain forests can be accomplished by car and on foot....

An estimated 300 restaurant industry leaders and decision makers are coming together for the 21st Annual UCLA Extension Restaurant Industry Conference on May 3, 2017. The event will be held at UCLA Covel Commons on the UCLA Campus from 7:30am to 7pm....

Birdly, a new full-body virtual reality experience that gives the sensation of flying, swoops into the National Aviary as part of a permanent exhibit opening April 20 in partnership with Pittsburgh International Airport.Hailed by CNET as "hands-down...

Editor's Note: There is a photo associated with this press release. After three generations of warm, welcoming service to guests from across Canada and the world, the family-owned Southway Hotel in Ottawa has transformed into the new...

The Revelstoke Mountain Homeowners Association (RMHOA) says the Revelstoke Mountain Resort (RMR) is not living up to the vision of the original Master Development Plan and needs re-energizing. The resort opened in 2007 and has not significantly...

Angel Fire Resort, located in the Southern Rocky Mountains of northern New Mexico, continues its 50th anniversary as it begins its summer season starting May 13. For those looking for art, culinary and outdoor adventure in a scenic mountain town...

Aeromexico, Mexico's global airline, celebrates ten years serving the Argentinian market as the only carrier offering direct daily flights between the two capital cities.In 2016, Mexico ranked Argentina as its fifth largest market in terms of...

Aeromexico, Mexico's global airline, announces its new route in the United States: Detroit-Mexico City that started with a daily non-stop flight on April 1st. This flight adds to the recent announcement of the Monterrey-Detroit route, starting on May...

The warm weather season is quickly approaching and many travelers are beginning to plan summer vacations. From family-friendly beach getaways to adventurous voyages into little explored places, Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the...

Caissa Touristic announced its intention to conduct nonstop charter service from China to Pittsburgh beginning this year, the region's first link to the lucrative Chinese tourism market. Pittsburgh is the first market in North America to receive...

Each year thousands of baby boomers take to the roads, cities, countryside and waterways to explore and learn with Road Scholar. From learning about Puebloan rock art in Colorado's Mesa Verde National Park to exploring Diocletian's Palace in Split...

In the framework of the 2017 "Tianguis Turistico" edition, Aeromexico, Mexico's global airline, announced that its growth strategy has allowed it to maintain its position as the largest global airline network in Mexico serving 44 domestic and 45...

Spring break is here, bringing with it the opportunity for holiday travel. Here are some tips and ideas to get your trip off to a good start at YYC Calgary International Airport during this holiday break.Pre-departure planningCheck with your airline...

Still planning your Spring Break family vacation for 2017? Don't panic. You aren't alone. A new joint survey of readers of the leading family travel website TravelingMom, TravelingDad, a family travel website written by dads for dads, and the social...

A number of factors can influence the relationships grandparents have with their grandchildren. Two of the most important are whether they are fortunate enough to live near each other, and whether they get the opportunity to spend quality time...

Avaya today announced the findings of its first annual Hospitality Industry Survey1, where 72 global hotel brands identified market trends and room for improvement. With quality of guest experience as the biggest driver of bookings, Avaya technology...

Aer Lingus, Ireland's only 4 Star airline, has today announced special airfares for those traveling to the Emerald Isle for The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Belfast Classic, a college basketball tournament held in conjunction with the...

Algodon Wines & Luxury Development Group, Inc. , a real estate development brand with luxury lifestyle assets and premium wines in Argentina, is proud to announce that its fine wines will be featured on Cruise Planners' 15-night South American...

The Chesapeake Beach Resort & Spa, an award-winning destination resort on Maryland's Chesapeake Bay, offers a variety of exciting events this spring for guests from throughout the region.Adventure-seekers, aspiring sleuths, and adrenaline junkies...

There are thousands of places in the world to learn with Road Scholar, from discovering where Mozart played a 1787 solo piano piece in Prague to experiencing the Art Institute of Chicago's 20th- and 21st-century art in its new Modern Wing.Yet Road...

The Jean Coutu Group (PJC) Inc. (The "Corporation" or the "Jean Coutu Group") and the pharmacist-owners affiliated with its network announce the launch of several services to contribute to a safe and healthy travel. "Many people travel this...

Aeromexico, Mexico's global airline with more than 80 years of history, celebrated the return of the Stinson SR-5A, the first airplane in its fleet. This four-seat airplane with registration number NC 14163 operated the carrier's maiden flight...

Certify, a leading automated travel and expense management software provider, today announced the results of its fifth annual expense management trends study for 2017. This year's analysis revealed important new insights into the top pressures,...

While Valentine's Day may put a spotlight on couples, there's another great relationship on the horizon - singles and cruise travel. Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the world's largest cruise industry trade association, is celebrating...

The "cognoscenti" said that 2016 was going to be THE year for virtual reality. And it was. Last year saw a huge move in mass awareness with new headsets upgraded from Google Cardboard that teased the public with what VR could be with advanced...

YYC Calgary International Airport (YYC) once again set new records for both passenger traffic and cargo volumes in 2016. YYC welcomed 15.7 million passengers in 2016, an increase of 1.3 per cent, while cargo volumes grew to a record 137,255 tonnes,...

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has released the Cruise Travel Report, a revealing look at the attitudes, behaviors and travel preferences of cruisers and non-cruisers. The report delves into a variety of topics ranging from travel...

Northwest Territories Tourism is seizing the opportunity provided by Canada's 150th anniversary to reveal 150 spectacular secrets about Canada's Northwest Territories (NWT); and give 150 Canadians the extraordinary chance to travel to the NWT. ?We'd...

Air Transport World magazine on Tuesday announced Pittsburgh International Airport as its 2017 Airport of the Year, joining an impressive list of past winners around the world as the first U.S. airport to win.Pittsburgh joins the ranks of Hong Kong...

Editors note: There is a picture associated with this release. More and more Canadian business owners are now putting their trust on UNIGLOBE Peerless Travel for efficient corporate travel management. Part of the world's largest travel...

Starting May 27, 2017 the airline will operate four weekly flights between Mexico and Seoul; Seoul will become the third destination Aeromexico serves in Asia, along with Tokyo and Shanghai; The carrier will operate the route with its Boeing 787...

Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA), American Society for Travel Agents (ASTA), and Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), announced today they will be working to help travelers recognize and avoid purchasing the illegal wildlife...

Some 40 members of 12e Régiment blindé du Canada (12 RBC), based in Valcartier, north of Quebec City, are conducting a training exercise that will take them from the provincial capital (Quebec), to the Mauricie and Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean regions by...

Aeromexico, Mexico's global airline, announces a second direct daily flight from Mexico City to San Pedro Sula, Honduras, and Managua, Nicaragua, starting on January 10 and February 7, respectively.Aeromexico's Chief Revenue Officer, Anko van der...

Road Scholar, the not-for-profit leader in educational travel for adults, is renowned for its mission of helping baby boomers and beyond discover themselves and the world. Research tells us that adults who travel, learn and stay active in their later...

Prized for its sugar-white sands and calm, emerald-green waters -- Pensacola has long been a tourist mecca on Florida's Gulf Coast. What most people don't know, however, is that the first tourists to set foot on its shores weren't really tourists at...