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February 14, 2019
SOMETHING
NIEUW
HAL’S NEWEST SHIP MAKES WAVES
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WEDDINGS & INCENTIVES
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17 contents
February 14, 2019
12 COVER STORY
Holland America Line is making waves
Features
11 cruise
Clear sailing ahead
17 romance, weddings &
honeymoons
Love is definitely in the air
21 niche travel
Teeing it up is a perfect niche
22 western canada
What’s new in the West
Departments
16 air
Take off with new schedules,
12
special fares
20 rooms
Checking in with hotels and resorts
COVER STORY 23 incentives
Lots on offer from suppliers this week
11
Cover photo
courtesy of HAL
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the lede
tourism ireland
DELIVERING THE
bob mowat RIGHT MESSAGE TO
A great global team. A wealth THE RIGHT PEOPLE
AT THE RIGHT TIME
of air access that continues
to increase. Consistent and
0ngoing investment in its That’s the bullet-point explanation that Tourism Ireland’s CEO, Niall Gibbons
tourism products and pro- offers when you ask him why Ireland had such a great year in 2018.
Oh, and he’ll also tell you that Ireland has just launched its first new marketing
grams. And the solid long- campaign in seven years called Fill Your Heart With Ireland – https://www.youtube.
term relationship that it has com/watch?v=1dAkMZjxv9A.
Gibbons told Travel Courier that the huge increase in air access to Ireland “has
built with the travel trade really changed the dynamic of the [Canadian] market for us and what’s really encour-
around the world. aging is that the feedback from the industry at home is that you can really see and
continued on page 6
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hear many more Canadians around the AUSSIE SPECIALIST wildlife and secluded beaches.
[country] which is great.” AMBASSADOR NAMED Ramage’s presentation was
In 2019, new services include Aer praised by Paul Larcher (pictured
Lingus from Montreal; WestJet from Marsha Ramage is going back to the land with Ramage) of Tourism Australia’s
Calgary; Norwegian from Hamilton; and that inspired her love for travel. Toronto office, who said her “know-
Air Canada from Toronto to Shannon. The Wasaga Beach, Ont., Carlson ledge and her passion really came
As for travel agents, Gibbons said that Wagonlit travel agent is returning to across well. We just felt she would
“they’ve been terrific,” observing that Australia, a country she learned to love, be a really good ambassador for sell-
Tourism Ireland has “never stepped back while touring it as a backpacker years ing Australia.”
from the travel trade.” ago, and which inspired her to enrol Jane Whitehead, Tourism Australia’s
“You know, we’ve seen other tourist in a travel school. vice-president for
boards do it, but I think [agents have] Ramage was the the Americas, said
been really, really good supporters,” winner of Tourism the competition
Tourism Ireland’s CEO said. Australia’s Aussie was a great success
Tourism Ireland will be conducting Specialist (Canada) with a large increase
two trade missions in Canada – one of Ambassador in travel advisors
which was completed in early February, Program contest becoming qualified
the second set for September – as well – which saw video Aussie Specialists.
as bringing members of the Canadian submissions from “By becom-
travel trade over for Ireland’s annual entrants – and ing a member
travel trade event in April. which will see her of the Aussie
Dana Welch, manager Canada, noted and other winners from other parts of Specialist Program, advisors gain
that Tourism Ireland is also running a the world go on a March VIP fam trip. access to bespoke training modules
webinar program that provides “an oppor- Ramage says it will be impossible not and sales resources, travel offers from
tunity for agents to engage with us.” to enjoy her upcoming trip. Australian operators, invitations to
Welch also pointed to Tourism “There’s nothing like Australia,” attend exclusive Australia events, and
Ireland’s specialist program for agents, she says, echoing Tourism Australia’s regular product updates and training
telling TC, “I think [agents are] quite well brand message. webinars,” said Whitehead.
informed on Ireland, but if they have any The itinerary will take her to Victoria, Marsha’s video can be seen here:
questions; if there’s any way we can be Tasmania and South Australia where https://www.dropbox.com/s/3cvqs0mw
providing any additional information, her visit will include The Barossa, the pwd5ojv/Aussie%20Ambassador%20
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now and 2022, Dublin will see about a The Travel Industry Council of social media posts and banner ads
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Belfast will see a 50% [increase] by the Awareness campaign is in full swing, fic demographics, based on their
end of 2019.” informing consumers about Ontario’s travel behaviours.
Alison Metcalfe, VP North America & regulated travel industry. In addition, video ads are running
Australia for Tourism Ireland observed, The campaign, which was launched in the Toronto PATH system and at
“I think the team will certainly be – in December, incorporates a fresh, new Dundas Square in Toronto.
through the education program we approach that is entirely digital based. The star of the campaign is the
have here – making sure that we are “TICO chose to focus on the digital Asterisk, which flags the message
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tourism packages into some of the new president and CEO for TICO. “More and understand that they must book with a
areas.” more consumers are researching trips TICO-registered travel agency to benefit
Tourism Ireland has also made huge and vacations online.” from Ontario’s strict consumer protec-
inroads on the Web and in social media TICO’s campaign features videos tion laws.
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Story and photos ANN RUPPENSTEIN
p
icture this: Oprah in partnership with the leading centre for the performing
Winfrey is donning arts; Billboard Onboard: chart-topping hits covered by
pajamas and handing two pianists based on audience requests; B.B. King’s Blues
out shots of tequila, as Club, an eight-piece band performing music inspired by
passengers taking part the scene in Memphis, and Rolling Stone Rock Room,
in Holland America a new classic rock show developed in partnership with
Line’s Girls’ Getaway Rolling Stone, featuring five musicians playing iconic hits
cruise go wild with by famous rock stars.
excitement at the sight “Music Walk has changed the entire dynamics of how
of the popular talk the ship works for us. We’re essentially treating it like
show host, film star we have five entertainment venues,” says Bill Prince,
and founder of O, The vice president of entertainment & enrichment, noting
Oprah Magazine. Rolling Stone Rock Room is now also available on the
While the prom- Koningsdam, the first ship in the Pinnacle Class line.
inent Godmother of Nieuw Statendam, who officially “Music Walk has become more of an overall concept. It’s a
named the ship earlier this month, likely won’t be cruising collection of clubs now, and various combinations of these
along with clients on upcoming trips, rest assured they clubs will start to appear on various ships. Some ships
will still be entertained. Along with the Experience World may only have two of them just due to space requirements
Stage, the ship’s Music Walk features four live music or logistics… These Pinnacle-Class ships, the Koningsdam
venues including Lincoln Center Stage: chamber music and Nieuw Statendam have four.”
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IEUW STATENDAM
Describing Music Walk as an enormous operation premium bathrobes and a welcome glass of sparkling wine at
and undertaking with 20 super high-calibre professional dinner on embarkation day.
musicians across four different venues onboard, Prince says “It’s meant to alleviate some of the pressure on the dining
the team auditions the world for Lincoln Center Stage, and room and for people to have a dining space on their own for
across North America for B.B. King’s Blues Club and Rolling breakfast and dinner,” says hotel director Don Habets. “You
Stone Rock Room. don’t have to wait anywhere in line, you get priority at shore
“The concept has been so popular and people love it so excursions, at the front desk, at check-in, you get all these
much that we want to get as much of it as we can through- priorities with Club Orange. There’s a different menu, simi-
out as much of the fleet as we can, so we’re working our way lar to the dining room, but we have a few daily specials.”
backwards to our older ships to add these clubs over the next Club Orange can also be added-on for clients staying in
couple of years,” he says. other room categories at a commissionable rate of $50 per
day. The program is set to go fleetwide later this year.
GO ORANGE Meanwhile, America’s Test Kitchen, formerly housed
in the Culinary Arts Center, is now serving up its cooking
Replacing the Culinary Arts Center, Nieuw Statendam demonstrations, videos, techniques and recipes on the
has introduced the Club Orange restaurant for all guests main stage.
staying in the Neptune and Pinnacle suites. In addition to “It’s a bigger success in the World Stage than it was in this
private dining (including free mimosas for breakfast), the restaurant,” says Prince. “We can put 350 people in there for
new program includes added perks like priority check-in, any given cooking class. Let’s face it, America’s Test Kitchen
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World Stage the way we couldn’t in there.”
FOODIE DELIGHTS AND OTHER THINGS TO KNOW
Beyond the main dining room, specialty restaurants range
from Rudi’s Sel de Mer, first launched on Koningsdam as Sel de
Mer, named after master chef Rudi Sodamin, a French-inspired
seafood brasserie, to Canaletto, an Italian restaurant offering
fresh pasta and other favourites. There’s also the pan-Asian
Tamarind, which has a new al fresco dining area and Nami
Sushi, a new sushi experience within Tamarind, along with the
award-winning Pinnacle Grill.
The Lido Market has market-style stations offering every-
thing from salads to Asian dishes. There are also options to grab
everything from poolside loaded hot dogs and New York-style
pizza to a café serving up Dutch specialties.
Another innovation is the ability to summon bar staff with
the press of a button at the Lido market and pool, designed so
guests don’t feel over-served by waiters inquiring about whether
or not they require any beverages.
The ship, the 15th in the fleet, features purpose-built state-
rooms for families and solo travellers among its 1,377 guest
accommodations, 40 of which are wheelchair accessible. In
total, there are eight more staterooms than the sister-ship
Koningsdam, and Nieuw Statendam’s 1,290-square-foot Pinnacle
Suite was reconfigured to offer an open-concept design with the
living room and dining area in one expansive space, complete
with a dressing room and private veranda with whirlpool.
Following its inaugural Caribbean season, the 2,666-
guest Nieuw Statendam will head to its summer homeport of
Amsterdam, the Netherlands, in May and sail a series of north-
ern Europe, Baltic and Iceland cruises before making its way to
the Mediterranean in September for cruises out of Civitavecchia.
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1. Nieuw Statendam will visit more than 75 ports during her
first year in service.
2. In its first year, Nieuw Statendam will sail 92,723 nautical
miles, more than four times around the globe.
3. Artists from 150 different countries are represented in
Nieuw Statendam’s artwork.
4. More than 150 bottles of red wine will be made each
month at BLEND, the first purpose-built wine blending
venue at sea.
5. At 975 feet in length, Nieuw Statendam is as long as
12 blue whales.
6. Two hundred pounds of pasta will be prepared at
Canaletto during a seven-day cruise.
7. It would take 70,667 standard bottles of champagne to
fill Nieuw Statendam’s Lido Pool.
8. On a week-long voyage, 9,331 towel animals will be created.
9. There are 1,920 works of art on board.
10. On a seven-day cruise, 4,200 cups of coffee will be served.
11. More than 9,360 songs will be performed in Rolling
Stone Rock Room during the first year.
12. During a seven-day cruise, 3,000 burgers will be served
at Dive-In.
13. Seventy performers will grace the stages of Music Walk
during the first year.
14. Eighteen different flavours of gelato will be made on
board each cruise.
15. Grand Dutch Café will serve 1,250 beers on a sev-
en-day cruise.
16. New York Deli & Pizza will serve up 350 breakfast sand-
wiches on a week-long cruise.
17. Nieuw Statendam is a sister-ship to Koningsdam, which
was delivered in April 2016.
18. A third Pinnacle-class ship will be delivered in 2021.
y
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from Toronto, Halifax, St. John’s, Airport (YYC) and Portland International This summer, WestJet will operate
Edmonton, Calgary, and Vancouver. Airport (PDX), along with twice-weekly more than 750 daily flights in peak
In addition, the airline added service to Austin-Bergstrom Internation- summer to 92 destinations including
Portland, Ore., and Austin, Texas to its al Airport (AUS) will begin April 29 42 in Canada, 23 in the United States,
network and announced a new route and May 2, respectively. Additionally, 27 in Mexico, the Caribbean and
between Edmonton and St. John’s. WestJet also announced a new three Central America, and five in Europe.
As part of WestJet’s 2019 summer times weekly route between Edmon- The schedule also includes previ-
schedule, the new non-stop daily ton International Airport (YEG) and ously announced service to Atlanta,
Ga., and Barcelona, Spain, along with
non-stop service to London (Gatwick),
INTERJET, AIR CANADA LAUNCH INTERLINE AGREEMENT Paris and Dublin from Calgary on its
Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners.
Interjet Airlines has announced a new been to offer our business and leisure →https://www.westjet.com/flight-
interline agreement with Air Canada travellers everywhere we fly, our unique schedules-new
providing travellers convenient con- brand of lower prices with free checked
nections between the networks of the bags on select fares, more legroom
two airlines. between seats and great service. With Special fares start from $520
Now, customers have the conveni- this agreement, we can expand this (restrictions apply) for Economy Class
ence of purchasing a single ticket for service to more of Canada.” and $4,620 (restrictions apply) for
flights on either airline, checking →w ww.interjet.com Business Class travel roundtrip from
baggage at their origination to their New York-JFK Airport or Washington,
final destination, and easy connec- DC-Dulles Airport to Johannesburg,
tions at the airports served by both SAA OFFERING Cape Town or Durban. Special low
carriers. The agreement will cover SPECIAL INDUSTRY FARES add-on fares are also available to
travel between Toronto, Montreal select destinations on SAA’s extensive
and Vancouver, and Mexico City South African Airways (SAA) is offer- route network throughout Southern
and Cancun. ing special travel trade fares in both and Eastern Africa to give delegates
“We are very excited to start Premium Business and Economy an opportunity to travel around the
the new year with this important Class to travel partners and indus- region to explore and experience the
interline agreement between Interjet try colleagues planning to attend the beauty, culture and wildlife of Africa
Airlines and Air Canada,” said Julio International Luxury Travel Market on pre- and post-conference tours.
Gamero, Interjet’s chief commercial (ILTM) April 7-9, the World Travel For reservations and complete
officer. “The growth of our business Market Africa (WTM) April 10-12, We details, attending delegates should
between Canada and Mexico has Are Africa May 13-16, all being held in download the application form by
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ICE HOTEL HAPPY
TO HOST WEDDINGS
The Quebec City-area Ice Hotel is
inviting people to tie the knot in a
“n-ice” setting.
The hotel, which plans to stay
open until March 16 and allow people
to visit through March 25, counts
among its features The Ice Chapel,
which hosts weddings and has seat-
ing made of ice for those attending
the ceremonies.
Frederic Johansen of Valcartier
Parcs/Hotels/Spa says the chapel MOUNTAIN WEDDINGS offers a blend of European charm and
usually hosts 20 to 25 weddings a AVAILABLE AT THE resort luxury with three restaurants, a
winter, and notes that the hotel SONNENALP HOTEL IN VAIL full-service spa and solarium, and over-
counts a Honeymoon Suite among sized hotel rooms.
its guest units. That suite’s features Colorado’s Sonnenalp Hotel is known as Perks for the bride and groom include
include a Jacuzzi. a premier wedding destination, offering a complimentary night.
Interior hotel temperatures tend to an 1,100 sq. ft. venue that can accommo- The Sonnenalp team, which includes
be around -5 or -6, even if the weather date up to 150 guests and boasts floor-to- an on-site wedding planner, is on hand
outside is much colder. Guests are given ceiling windows. to make sure couples are totally prepared
warm sleeping bags, with Johansen say- Located in the heart of Vail Village for their walk down the aisle.
ing he “slept like a baby” when he stayed across from the Vail Chapel, the hotel →https://sonnenalp.com
in the Ice Hotel.
Johansen says the Ice Hotel is certain
to provide a memorable wedding for HOTEL XCARET MEXICO OPENS ‘DREAM’ CHAPEL
both the happy couple and those on
hand to see it. Hotel Xcaret Mexico recently opened its their wedding ceremony.
“It’s unique,” he says. “You can- exclusive on-site chapel, the new Capilla Nestled on one of the highest points
not beat that. That’s the place to de Todos los Ángeles (All Angels Chapel), of the property, Hotel Xcaret Mexico’s
get married.” located on the highest point of the chapel provides breathtaking views of
→w ww.valcartier.com Xpiral Pyramid. the ocean and lush property grounds.
The chapel serves as a spectacu- The chapel decor is characterized by
lar venue for couples who choose the an altar carved out of a large boulder
Mexican Caribbean as the location for continued on page 18
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and benches made from natural stone ceremony with air conditioning.
and wood, making it a unique, nat- Couples can choose from three
ural setting for a romantic ceremony. wedding packages that range from
The location offers two access points basic that includes a minister, wedding
either through a set of stairs or a ramp. coordinator, makeup and hair stylist for
Couples also have the option of having the bride, and wedding cake, to premium
an al fresco ceremony with the sliding package that includes live music, a pri-
doors to let in the warm Caribbean vate dinner and a premium bar.
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including a special section with exclusive content by Weddingbells.
In it, readers will find a 12-month countdown for a hassle-free destination wed-
ding, ideas for adding local colour to the celebrations, pointers for snapping memor-
able pictures, and key fashion and beauty tips.
The brochure lists more than 230 hotels from top chains, with the specifics on
what’s included in hotel and wedding packages. Couples can choose from 26 destin-
ations, such as Mexico, Dominican Republic and Cuba (pictured), which are always
popular, as well as Costa Rica, Haiti, Panama, Colombia, Jamaica, and more.
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bookings made by March 19, 2019 for travel
through May 31, 2019. Blackout dates may ap- an upgrade to Option Plus on Air Transat, additional carry-on for the wedding
ply. Offer may be changed or withdrawn at any
time. Not responsible for errors or omissions. gown, a $500 travel voucher for future vacations, a Price Drop Guarantee, and a
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Hilton global portfolio of more than 540 des Spectacles is internationally
upscale hotels. The newly renovated hotel renowned, and we believe this hotel
features numerous interior and exterior is one of the city’s best-kept secrets
updates – an investment of more than here. These renovations will provide a
$20 million over the past 18 months. An place for our guests to fully enjoy the
additional $8 million renovation to the beautiful city of Montreal.”
NEW DOUBLETREE property will improve the quality of guest For dining, guests can enjoy a
BY HILTON IN MONTREAL experiences during their stay. breakfast buffet at Saveur, locally
“With location in the heart of the inspired cuisine of SIX Resto Lounge,
A new hotel logo decorates the Quartier des Spectacles, Montreal’s enter- self-service wine bar, and daily room
Place des Arts landscape in Mont- tainment district, this investment aims to service. Other amenities include a
real with the opening of the optimize the hotel’s role in the neigh- 24-hour fitness centre, heated indoor
DoubleTree by Hilton Montreal bourhood, as well as reflect the spirit of pool, sauna and wellness centre. For
at 1255 Jeanne-Mance St. the district within its walls,” said Bernard corporate events, the hotel offers
The 20-storey, 595-room full-ser- Chênevet, general manager, DoubleTree more than 52,400 square feet of
vice hotel joins the DoubleTree by by Hilton Montreal. “Montreal’s Quartier meetings and events space.
FAMS click here
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goulash and grappa, and swimming in the Adventures and Urban Adventures,
stunning Dalmatian Coast.” is now taking applications for four
Interested agents of all ages and travel agent fam trips to Mexico,
regions are encouraged to apply today, Kenya, Indonesia and Nepal.
as space is limited. This year, agents can take to the
To be eligible, agents must have streets of Mexico City on a taco crawl
CONTIKI TO HOST completed the mandatory Contiki U to experience the country’s culin-
‘BUDAPEST AND CROATIA E-learning training courses, which ary heritage dating back thousands
SAILING’ FAM include “Introduction to Contiki,” of years, stay in the world-famous
“Europe with Contiki,” “Identifying Maasai Mara to experience wildlife
Contiki is kicking off 2019 by announ- the Contiki Customer” and “How to viewing and the fascinating culture
cing that it will be hosting an open age sell to millennials.” To apply, agents of the Maasai tribespeople, or cruise
trade fam for agents this year. will be required to tell Contiki in through quaint waters in Indonesia.
Showcasing the best Contiki offers 100 words or more how they plan to The first fam trip, Intrepid
with both land and sea experiences increase their Contiki sales after com- Travel’s Mexico Real Food
in Budapest and Croatia, the youth pleting the fam, and send their applica- Adventure, departs June 9, fol-
adventure travel company will be tion form to sales@contiki.ca no later lowed by Peregrine Adventures’
hosting agents who have completed than March 16. Indonesian Island Cruise depart-
the mandatory short snackable size ing July 28. Intrepid’s Kenya Wild-
training modules on its Contiki U life Safari departs Oct. 6, and
E-learning Training courses. AGENTS CAN GET INTREPID Nepal Nov. 9.
Beginning in Budapest on May 12 WITH 2019 FAMS The fam trips are open to regis-
and ending in Split on May 18, Contiki’s tered travel agents in The Americas.
first fam announcement for 2019 will The Intrepid Group, the multi-brand For more information, visit:
feature a week of “world-class cities, adventure travel company including →http://incentive.intrepidgroup.travel/
stunning islands, amazing eats such as the brands Intrepid Travel, Peregrine FAMS2019
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up from dawn to dusk at the resort’s two components above plus daily breakfast,
additional Pete Dye gems – Dye Fore (27 lunch, snacks, dinner and drinks by
holes) and The Links the glass at resort
(18 holes). signature restaurants
The offer also or room service (extra
includes deluxe accom- delivery charge),
SPRING OFFERS ‘UNLIMITED’ modations in the unlimited horseback
TEETH OF THE DOG PLAY resort’s recently reno- riding, use of the
vated guest rooms, full property’s tennis
Casa de Campo Resort & Villas – home daily breakfast buffet courts, one round at
to the iconic Teeth of the Dog golf course at Lago Restaurant, use the 245-acre Shooting
in the Dominican Republic – is offering of a four-passenger golf Club, non-motor-
two “Unlimited” stay-and-play packages cart to travel through- ized water sports,
perfect for spring golf getaways. out the resort, compli- and family program
Highlighted by the opportunity to mentary WiFi, and use activities. This offers
enjoy the Pete Dye-designed masterpiece of the resort’s fitness starts at $449 per
widely recognized as the No. 1 course in centre. All golf rounds person, per night also
the Caribbean, the “Unlimited Teeth of are based on availabil- through April 20.
the Dog with Breakfast” package starts ity and include arrival Casa de Campo also
at $349 per person, per night through and departure days. offers an array of fully
April 20. In addition to “all day” play on The “Unlimited Teeth of the Dog All appointed villas perfect for golf groups.
Teeth of the Dog, guests can also tee it Inclusive” golf package features all the →w ww.casadecampo.com.do
T R AV E L W I T H
Passion
OBERAMMERGAU’S PASSION PLAY
2020
For more Faith tours,
visit collette.com or call 877-308-4403
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ELEVATED TREE WALK
PROPOSED FOR SEA TO
SKY GONDOLA
Sea to Sky Gondola in Squamish,
BC is proposing to erect an archi-
SNOWMOBILING ON TRAILS tecturally stunning tree walk that
NEAR WHITEHORSE will wind 34 metres into the sky and
offer soaring 360° views.
Snowmobile enthusiasts can explore The elevated trail experience
new horizons in the Yukon on guided would start at the Summit Lodge
day trips by Ruby Range Adventure. and lead guests on a 2.5 km return in North America. The project is
Experienced guides will take guests trip through the trees and over wetlands subject to First Nations engagement,
on some of the best trails in the along Panorama Ridge. as well as local and provincial gov-
Whitehorse area with departures just Pending approvals, the spiralling ernment approvals.
minutes outside the city centre. structure would be the first of its kind →w ww.seatoskygondola.com
Day trips range in length from one
hour to three hours to a full day. The
full-day guided tour includes all rid- BUSINESS CONCERNS A TOP economic growth in Canada, there
ing equipment plus lunch and warm TOPIC AT TOURISM MEETING are signs that BC’s economy is
drink, $325 for the driver and $275 for softening. Factors like the strained
the passenger, departing at 9 a.m. The upcoming BC Tourism Industry relationship with China can cause
→w ww.rubyrange.com Conference is where issues such as stakeholders to wonder what’s in
the impact on tourism of Canada’s store for the tourism industry,
diplomatic face-off with China will be says conference host the Tourism
BC given a full analysis. Industry Association of BC.
The event will be held at the Session speakers will include
JW Marriott at Parq Vancouver, Evi Mustel, president of the Mustel
BC TOURISM INDUSTRY Feb. 27 to March 1, and the session Group; Val Litwin, president of the
CONCERNS WITH CHINA on business prospects in the current BC Chamber of Commerce; and
economy is scheduled for Feb. 28, Jock Finlayson, executive VP of the
The Tourism Industry Association 9:45 a.m. to 11 a.m. Business Council of BC.
of BC has commented on the un- For instance, despite leading →n .cumming@chemistryconsulting.ca
expected conclusion to the Year of
Canada-Chinese Tourism, a federal
initiative that finished without cere- US
mony amidst diplomatic wrangling
at the end of 2018.
“It could hardly have ended more NEW MOUNTAIN VIEW ROOMS meeting spaces. Added were updated
ironically,” said Alroy Chan, chair AT RITZ-CARLTON DOVE MTN. pools with new cabanas and the
of TIABC. “The ongoing diplomatic Roadrunner Arcade.
rift has prompted both countries to The Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain, The Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain
issue respective highly-cautionary located in Tucson, AZ, has recently has been added to the list of the
travel advisories.” unveiled the results of US$10 million World’s Most Luxurious Hotels
Chan continued, saying that in renovations. and World’s Most Luxurious Spas
“rising tensions have many operators As part of the work, fourteen by Forbes Travel Guide. It is one of
worried about trip cancellations ground-level Fireside Mountain just eight properties in the world to
and lost revenue, given that Chinese View guest rooms were introduced, earn the double listing, including
citizens represent our province’s as were floor-to-ceiling makeovers three in the US.
second-largest international visitor of its 253 guest rooms the resort’s →w ww.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/
market after the USA.”
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SUNWING OFFERS AGENTS 2X STAR POINTS
For February, Sunwing
is encouraging agents
to “Learn, Earn and
WIN” with Karisma
Hotels & Resorts.
SET YOUR ‘I’ ON A MAGICAL Until Feb. 28, agents
JOURNEY WITH INSIGHT can earn 2X STAR
Agent Reward Points
To help kick-start the February that convert into cash
booking season, Insight Vacations is on all new bookings
celebrating two of its most popular to Karisma properties,
destinations – Italy and Ireland – for departures until
with a new travel agent incentive and Oct. 31. On top of
grand prize campaign. their earnings, each
Called “Set Your ‘I’ on a Magical time an agent makes
Journey,” the campaign will feature a booking to a partici-
both countries until March 31. Each pating resort, they’ll
week, Insight will highlight a different be entered into a weekly contest for a Maroma, El Dorado Royale, El
unique selling point, while offering chance to win an all-inclusive vacation Dorado Seaside Suites, Hidden
engaging content for agents to use to for two to a Karisma resort included Beach Au Natural Resort and the
help close bookings. Agents booking in this promotion. Palafitos Overwater Bungalows.
any journey offered by Insight will be The promotion includes a selec- In addition to incentives for
awarded prizes, including a trip to Italy tion of top-rated resorts, including agents, travellers can also benefit
or Ireland for one top-selling agent. family friendly properties – Sensatori from savings of up to 40% when
And, to offer consistent support Azul Beach Resort Jamaica, Sensatori they book a Karisma Hotels &
and contact with agents and to com- Resort Punta Cana, Azul Beach Resort Resorts vacation package with their
municate news and offers in real-time, Riviera Maya, Generations Riviera travel agent throughout February.
Insight has launched a Facebook page Maya, Nickelodeon Hotels and Resorts Customers will also receive resort
solely for Canadian travel agents and Punta Cana and Sensatori Azul Beach credits totalling $500 that are
encourages them to join by following Resort Riviera Cancun, which will be redeemable for wine, massages, a
this link – https://www.facebook.com/ renamed to Azul Beach Resort Riviera romantic dinner and a room upgrade
groups/TheIVInsider/?fref=nf. Advisors Cancun on May 1. Adults-only prop- when they choose to stay at select
must be a member of “The IV Insider” erties included in the promotion are Karisma resorts.
Facebook page to be eligible for the El Dorado Casitas Royale, El Dorado →w ww.sunwingagents.ca
campaign incentive and offer.
Incentive and prize details include:
Book five passengers and receive a GOWAY LAUNCHES KWAZULU-NATAL INCENTIVE
$200 cash gift card; book 10 pas-
sengers and receive a $500 cash gift Goway is offering agents $25 on their Goway Rewards Card when booking any one
card; book 15 passengers and receive a of five Goway adventures to KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
$1,000 cash gift card; book 20 passen- Known as South Africa’s Garden Province, officials say KwaZulu-Natal is in
gers and receive a $1,500 cash gift card many ways the country’s best kept secret. In addition to magnificent national
and be entered into a draw for a free parks and game drive opportunities, it adds a splash of culture to a South Africa
Insight Vacations journey to Italy or vacation, with the Indian-influenced appeal of Durban, and the villages of the
Ireland (excluding Irish Elegance) for indigenous Zulu people.
travel before June 2020. Eligible Goway trips include: Secrets of KwaZulu; Natal KwaZulu Natal Self
A $50 optional experience voucher drive; World in One Country; Kruger and Kingdoms; and South African Sampler.
per person is being offered for consum- This incentive applies to new bookings made until March 31. The $25 will be paid
ers to use on Italy and Ireland trips. directly on to the eligible agent’s Goway Rewards Card for each passenger booked.
→w ww.insightvacations.com →w ww.Gway.com
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