Press Release In 2018, Best Western Hotels and Resorts introduced the travel industry to “Today’s Best Western,” a year-long campaign representing Best Western’s rich and colourful past while celebrating the excitement and vibrancy of the brand today. The initiative included a special “Behind the Brands” series, which raised awareness about Best Western’s contemporary, diverse brand portfolio and offered travellers a look at the evolution of this powerhouse brand. Today, Best Western announced that “Today’s Best Western” will be back in…
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Swoop inaugurates the first commercial flight from Hamilton to Puerto Vallarta
Press Release Swoop celebrates its first of four inaugural flights to Mexico. Flight WO660 departs John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM) at 8:00 a.m. EST and arrives at the Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) at 12:28 p.m. CST. This is the first time an airline has offered service to Puerto Vallarta from the Hamilton International Airport. Travellers can also enjoy flights from Hamilton to Cancun beginning January 14, 2019 and Abbotsford to Puerto Vallarta and Mazatlán beginning January 12,…
Canadian ultra-low-cost-carrier to take off in 2019
Press Release An investor group led by Tim Morgan, today announced that it will launch a Canadian ultra-low-cost-carrier service in 2019, bringing affordable, low-cost air travel to millions of Canadians by this time next year. Backed by significant financial commitments from a consortium of Canadian investors and Indigo Partners, LLC, a leading private equity firm specializing in the aviation industry, Enerjet, a licensed Canadian carrier, will be rebranded, expanded and transformed into an affordable air-travel choice for Canadian travelers. This…
Quintessence Hotel nominated for Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards
Press Release New kid on the block, the super luxury Quintessence Hotel (Q Hotel), has been nominated for Travel and Leisure 2019 World’s Best Awards. The Tropical Grand Mansion opened its doors on January 1, 2018, the first property to open after hurricane Irma ravaged the islands of Anguilla, St. Maarten and St. Barts in September 2017. The newest Relais & Châteaux hotel in the Caribbean, overlooking the white sand beaches of Long Bay, Quintessence boasts nine lavish suites, a five-star restaurant, two bars, a wellness spa, infinity pool, fitness…
WestJet comments on pending passenger protection regulations
Press Release WestJet commented on the federal government’s announcement concerning the pending release in Gazette One of passenger protection regulations. “As a company, taking care of our guests is central to our brand and fundamental to our business,” said Mike McNaney, WestJet vice president, industry, corporate and airport affairs. “We are proud of our award-winning culture of care, and our guest service is a source of innovation and investment that has seen us recognized as the best airline in Canada…
Air Canada unveils new Maple Leaf Lounge at St. John’s International Airport
Press Release Air Canada today unveiled its newest Maple Leaf Lounge located in St. John’s International Airport’s (YYT) recently expanded departures area of the terminal building. With a panoramic view of iconic Signal Hill and the ocean, the new Maple Leaf Lounge offers significantly more space, upgraded amenities, including a business centre, and a wider assortment of refreshments than the previous St. John’s airport lounge “We are excited to welcome Air Canada and Star Alliance eligible customers to our new…
Range Developments’ Park Hyatt St Kitts named Caribbean hotel of the year
Press Release Range Developments, the leading developer of luxury branded hotels in the Eastern Caribbean, is delighted to have been named Caribbean Hotel of the Year in the Caribbean Travel Awards 2018. The awards, organized by Caribbean Journal, reward excellence in travel and tourism throughout the region. “When it debuted at the end of 2017, the Park Hyatt St Kitts, the Park Hyatt’s first ever Caribbean hotel, was something new for the region,” said the awards panel. “The design was world class, disruptive, climate…
YVR celebrates 25 million annual passengers
Press Release Today, Vancouver International Airport (YVR) served its 25-millionth annual passenger, two years ahead of forecast. This accelerated growth can be attributed to a strong B.C. economy and an impressive three years of air service development due to ConnectYVR — YVR’s five year aeronautical rates and charges program. ConnectYVR rewards airlines for growing their services at YVR as a means to create more jobs, increase access to global destinations and open additional markets for B.C. goods. YVR is operated by Vancouver…
CUPE postpones job action for Flair flight attendants
Press Release Due to recent actions by Flair Airlines that have raised concerns for the job security of CUPE 4060 members—actions the union will be challenging at the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB)—the Canadian Union of Public Employees has called off job action by Flair’s 139 flight attendants that was to begin at midnight on December 10. The company has issued memos to employees advising them that anyone taking part in the job action would not be scheduled for further work,…
Xenia Hotels and Resorts completes acquisition of Waldorf Astoria Atlanta Buckhead
Press Release Xenia Hotels & Resorts, Inc. today announced its acquisition of the former Mandarin Oriental, Atlanta, a 127-room luxury hotel located in the upscale Buckhead area of Atlanta, Georgia, for $53.5 million, or approximately $421,000 per key. The hotel was rebranded as Waldorf Astoria Atlanta Buckhead immediately upon completion of this acquisition. The Company does not anticipate the hotel to materially contribute to the company’s EBITDA during the remainder of 2018. “We are thrilled to have acquired this luxury…
