Air Canada's inaugural flight, AC1872 from Toronto to Cartagena, Colombia departed December 18th. The flight marks the airline's newest destination in its ongoing international expansion. "We are very pleased to add Cartagena to our global route network," said Benjamin Smith, president – Passenger Airlines at Air Canada. "Air Canada is continuing its strategic international expansion with … Read More about Air Canada Launches Service to Cartagena
VANCOUVER — Air Canada will launch daily seasonal flights next summer from Vancouver to Frankfurt, and three times weekly seasonal flights from Vancouver to London Gatwick, it was announced Nov. 9. Flights begin June 1, 2017 and June 8, 2017, respectively. Air Canada's Vancouver-Frankfurt flights will be operated with Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners, featuring a choice of three cabins configured … Read More about Air Canada Adding Vancouver-Frankfurt & London
MONTREAL — Air Canada announced on Sept. 23 the introduction of daily year-round flights from Montreal to Shanghai, China beginning Feb. 16, 2017. This marks Air Canada's first direct service to China from Montreal as well as the introduction of Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft on flights departing from Montreal. Tickets will be available for purchase on aircanada.com and through travel … Read More about Air Canada Launching Montreal-Shanghai Flights
CALGARY — WestJet announced last month that it will add dozens of new flights to its domestic and international networks as part of its 2016-2017 winter schedule. “As our network of more than 100 destinations in over 20 countries continues to expand, we remain committed to offering our guests more choices, better connectivity and the opportunity to fly with Canada's highest-rated airline … Read More about WestJet Adds Flights for 2016-17 Winter
MONTREAL — Air Canada Rouge has launched summer service between Toronto and Prague, marking the beginning of Air Canada Rouge's expansion into Central Europe this summer. Operating three times a week, the seasonal service provides the only non-stop connection between Canada and the Czech Republic on a network carrier. "The Czech capital is the first of three new destinations Air Canada Rouge … Read More about Air Canada Launches Toronto-Prague Flights
JPdL Destination Management (JPdL), a leading Canadian DMC, is now a member of Hosts Global Alliance (HGA), a worldwide consortium of select destination management companies. "JPdL is delighted to have been selected to join Hosts Global Alliance. For over 30 years, our company has been working with an extensive list of prestigious clients from across North America and around the world," said … Read More about JPdL Joins Hosts Global Alliance
Air Canada is increasing its new non-stop service from Vancouver to Brisbane, Australia on June 17, 2016. The service, which currently operates three times a week aboard a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, will start flying daily at that time. "Customer response to our announcement of the only non-stop flights between Canada and Brisbane has been very positive, and we thank Federal Transport Minister … Read More about Air Canada Boosts Service to Oz
Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI) now features six authentic palaces converted to hotels in its global portfolio of luxury-level hotels and resorts around the world. Planners can offer clients the royal treatment at the following properties: ♦ Palais Hansen Kempinski Vienna (Vienna, Austria) - Built for the World Exhibition in 1873, this property is situated by the Danube … Read More about Palaces Join ALHI Portfolio
Secondary cities have experienced the greatest growth in popularity with domestic and international travellers, reports Hotels.ca. The one exception is Winnipeg, which climbed two spots, breaking into the top ten. According to the accommodation booking website's latest Hotel Price Index™, Mont Tremblant, QC and Penticton, BC, saw the biggest increases in popularity. A popular winter … Read More about Hotels.ca Reports Secondary Cities More Popular
Air Canada's summer 2016 schedule expansion includes the carrier's first route to Africa and the addition of four major European cities. The new destinations are Casablanca, Prague, Budapest, Glasgow and Warsaw. "Air Canada is solidifying its position among leading global carriers by becoming one of only a dozen airlines flying to six continents with today's announcement of non-stop service to … Read More about Air Canada Adds to International Network
Canadians took home seven ISES Esprit Awards® at this year's annual ISES Esprit Awards Ceremony, which was held Saturday, August 22, during ISES Live® 2015 at The Sugar Mill in New Orleans, LA. The International Special Events Society (ISES) Awards program features competition within designated categories, and is open to any ISES member in good standing, for events that took place the prior … Read More about Canadians Take Home Top ISES Awards
The Meeting Professionals International (MPI) Foundation set a new record this week for the most money raised at an MPI conference. The foundation raised more than $270,000 during MPI's 2015 World Education Congress (WEC) in San Francisco, exceeding the $170,000 raised during WEC 2014. The MPI Foundation held three fundraisers during WEC 2015, including The Big Deal, an official World Series of … Read More about MPI Foundation Beats WEC Fundraising Record
WestJet is upping the frequency on three existing international routes and moving to year-round service on a seasonal route. Service between Calgary and Loreto, Mexico increases from weekly to twice-weekly service. Flights between Toronto and *Puerto Vallarta increase from weekly to three times weekly and service between Toronto and *Palm Springs, CA doubles from twice-weekly service to four … Read More about WestJet Increases International Service
A new study by the Incentive Research Foundation (IRF), Rebounding the Recession: The Future of Incentive Travel 2015, reveals that incentive travel rewards match the emerging needs of today's multi-generational workforce and the corporate move toward enterprise engagement. Ten highlights from the study that discuss various drivers behind this conclusion are: Shaking Off a Bad Economy: Current … Read More about Incentive Travel Key Motivational Tool, says IRF
Montpetit Marketing Services Inc. has formed a strategic partnership with éminence Canada, a representation agency founded by travel industry veteran Dallyce Macas. Founded in 1988 by Fleurette Montpetit, Montpetit Marketing Services Inc. represents major properties and destination management companies worldwide. Since it opened its doors, it has represented Hotel des Gouverneurs and other major … Read More about Montpetit Marketing Partners with éminence Canada
Ovation Global DMC is opening offices in five new locations across Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe and The Americas. The company, which has more than 125 locations across five continents, will now be providing destination services through strategic partners in Armenia (Event Solutions & Incentives DMC); Aruba & Curacao (ECO DMS); Costa Rica (Costa Rica DMC Tours); Tunisia (Iris Events); and … Read More about Ovation Global Opening New Offices
Porter Airlines was chosen as North America's Best Regional Airline in the 2014 Skytrax World Airline Awards. This is the first year for Skytrax to recognize the category of North American Regional Airline. Each year, travellers from over 160 countries take part in the world's largest airline passenger satisfaction survey to select the award winners. This year's presentation ceremony was held at … Read More about Porter Receives Top Skytrax Award
Hilton Worldwide has opened its ninth property in Thailand, the Hilton Sukhumvit Bangkok. The company is also celebrating its 30th anniversary operating in the country. Located in one of the city's central entertainment, shopping and business districts, the hotel has 280 deluxe rooms and 25 suites. Its meeting and event spaces include a 4,320-sq.-ft. ballroom that can accommodate groups of 100 … Read More about Hilton Worldwide Opens Ninth Property in Thailand
