Destinations
NYC now issuing 2-for-1 ticket sales for NYC Off-Broadway Week
New York City Tourism + Conventions, the official destination marketing organization and convention and visitors bureau for the five boroughs of New York City, has announced the start of 2-for-1 ticket sales for NYC Off-Broadway Week. This season’s program features 29 Off-Broadway shows, including 16 new participants. The twice-yearly program, now in its 15th year, runs from September 30 through October 13, 2024, with tickets available for purchase at nyctourism.com/offbroadwayweek. “We’re very excited to announce the return of NYC Off-Broadway Week this Fall,...
Dublin’ down: Air Canada – United Airlines racers go for the win
The Air Canada - United Airlines racers were released onto the streets of Dublin in six teams yesterday morning (Sept.23) to compete against each other for the grand prize of a return trip to Ireland, reports Ming Tappin for Travel Press Today. Right from the start, a sense of competitiveness filled the air as teams huddled to select their team names and discuss strategies on how to win the race. Thirty travel advisors, the Air Canada and United Airlines team, and media members emerged as The Blarney Bunch II, Dublin Dashers, Lucky’s Revenge, The Shamrock Squad, Wilde Croissants...
VisitBritain workshop unpacks new digital ETA entry pass
There was plenty of new product news at the recent VisitBritain workshop for travel advisors in Vancouver, but one item in particular grabbed the interest of many attending agents. Just announced is the introduction of an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) digital document, which will soon be available for use by Canadians (plus other nationalities) who are planning travel to the UK. ETAs are being introduced as part of the transformation and digitization of the UK border, says a British government statement. “They will enable a more efficient customer experience and cement...
On Your Mark, Get Set for Air Canada – United Airlines Race in Dublin, Ireland
18 years after its debut, the highly-anticipated Air Canada - United Airlines Race will take place in Dublin, Ireland this week. 15 Canadian and 15 American travel advisors will embark on a fun-filled learning adventure and friendly competition in the UNESCO City of Literature, home to world-famous writers James Joyce, Oscar Wilde, and George Barnard Shaw, to name a few, reports Ming Tappin, who’s participating in the event for Travel Press Today. The first Air Canada Race took place in 2006 in the Lower Mainland, British Columbia, where travel advisors competed in a car rally from...
Northern Ireland takes aim at ‘significant growth’ from Canada
Northern Ireland’s Economy Minister, Conor Murphy was in Toronto this week (Sept. 19) to meet with the Canadian travel trade, telling the group during his visit that “there are a huge number of great reasons for Canadian travellers to include the north of Ireland in their future travel plans.” During the roundtable discussion session, Minister Murphy received input and feedback from top executives from Goway, WestJet, Royal Irish Tours (RIT), Merit Travel Golf Vacations, Flight Centre, TTC Tour Brands, Travel Leaders Network, Air Canada, Air Canada Vacations and Golf Away...
Windstar expands in the South pacific with shorter itineraries
Windstar is significantly expanding its itineraries for the line in the South Pacific: the only region other than the Mediterranean where Windstar sails year-round. Beginning in 2026, Windstar will offer new experiences visiting Fiji, Tonga and the Cook Islands, in addition to existing sailings in Tahiti and the Society Islands, the Tuamotus, and the Marquesas. New shorter itinerary options like the seven-night Tuamotus cruise and 11-night Marquesas cruise open these remote destinations to more travellers. Additional air and hotel packages with overwater bungalows in Bora Bora will...
Oceania Riviera to sail Alaska in 2025
Oceania Cruises is offering more than a dozen immersive explorations of Alaska in 2025. An Oceania Cruises first, the 1,250-guest Riviera will sail her first season in Alaska making her the first and only cruise ship in the region designed for foodies, by foodies, where travellers will enjoy the best of the 49th state, paired with the Riviera's luxurious small-ship ambiance and myriad of gourmet culinary experiences. About the Alaska season The 2025 Alaska season takes place from May through September, offering a variety of itineraries ranging from seven to 12 days that depart from...
Trinidad and Tobago’s food and music festival in T.O. saw record crowds
Toronto’s largest Trinidad and Tobago Food and Music Festival returned in a new location in the heart of the city at Nathan Phillips Square last weekend, drawing bigger crowds than ever. More than40,000 revellers came out to the third annual Trinbago Toronto Festival hosted Sept. 7 and 8 to enjoy non-stop live music, sample delicious food, shop local products, and get inspired to plan future visits to Trinidad and Tobago. The event was co-presented by the Tobago Tourism Agency Limited (TTAL) and Trinidad Tourism Limited (TTL), under the auspices of the Consulate General of the Republic...