LONDON — New figures recently released for the first 11 months of last year suggest that 2014 will be another record year for inbound tourism to Britain, beating VisitBritain’s original growth forecast. From January to November 2014 there were 32.4 million visits to the UK, 7% more visits recorded for the same period in 2013. These overseas visitors spent just over £20 billion, a 3% increase. More international visitors are holidaying in Britain than ever before. Figures suggest that there…
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Land of the Incas soon easier to reach with new nonstop to Lima
There’s more to Peru than Machu Picchu, and soon the South American country will be easier to reach, travel agents learned during a presentation by Gateways International at Babalu’U restaurant in Toronto last week.
Two women disturb Sunwing flight requiring military escort back to Toronto
Two Toronto-area women are facing charges after a disturbance forced a Sunwing flight bound for Cuba to return to Pearson International Airport under a military escort.
Agents who book five or more clients to Barbados receive island vacation
TORONTO — The Barbados Island Inclusive (BII) is back for a limited time, valid for bookings from Aug. 15 to Sept. 30, 2014, on travel up to Dec. 19, 2014. The Barbados Island Inclusive will provide Canadian clients with “free spending money” based on their length of stay, which they may use at participating restaurants and attractions while on-island. If visitors stay a minimum of five nights, they will receive US$150 per person; and on stays of seven nights or…
Sunquest’s ‘Fantastic Fridays’ Week 1 winners
Sunquest’s ‘Fantastic Fridays’ agent incentive is now well underway and now has its first week of winners: Karen Muskens of Mission Park Travel in Kelowna, BC won 10,000 Loyalty Points Trina Dang Bordes of Marlin Travel in Delta, BC won the digital camera Carmella Degrandpre of Voyages Bergeron in Longueuil, QC won the camcorder Cathy Cordy of South Beach Travel in Winnipeg, MB won the $125 Best Buy gift card Dan Haidar of itravel2000.com in Mississauga, ON won the DLSR…
Sandals Foundation invites agents to ‘Go Blue’ to support charity event
MONTEGO BAY — The Sandals Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Sandals Resorts International, is seeking the support of the Canadian travel industry during its inaugural staging of Streak it Blue, a 5K Fun Run and After-Party on May 24 in Ocho Rios, sponsored in part by The Yellowbird Foundation. The event is designed to raise funds and awareness for the SickKids-Caribbean Initiative (SCI), a not-for-profit collaboration between Canada’s Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto and various institutions across six Caribbean…
Lufthansa unveils new Premium Economy Class with up to 50% more room
BERLIN — The ITB 2014 in Berlin was the scene of a world premiere on its opening day: Lufthansa’s new Premium Economy Class was presented to industry experts. The new travel class can be booked from May onwards and will be available from November 2014, initially on the Boeing 747-8. The new seats will gradually be fitted on the entire long-haul fleet within 12 months. “Our Premium Economy Class will create a completely new travel experience that combines affordability with…