Canada Tourism News
Etihad Airways to increase Toronto flights from October
Etihad Airways will increase its flights from Abu Dhabi to Canada’s largest city, Toronto, from three to five weekly services from October 28th.
Norwegian to connect Dublin to Hamilton-Toronto from March
Commencing March next year, the new daily service between Dublin and Hamilton-Toronto will mark the first direct flight between the two cities, providing passengers with greater choice and flexibility at an affordable price.
Nova Scotia celebrates best year on record for tourism
Nova Scotia’s tourism industry had its best year in history in 2017 and its fourth consecutive year of growth. In all, a record 2.4 million visitors came to the Atlantic Canada province last year and tourism revenue is estimated at CAD$2.7 billion.
Langan appointed UK sales manager with Air Transat
Air Transat has announced the appointment of Liz Langan as UK sales manager with responsibility for southern England. With over 15 years of experience in airline sales, Langan joins Air Transat from Oman Air, where she was a key account manager, before previously holding account manager positions at Air Canada and Etihad Airways.
Halifax Convention Centre offers boost to Canada MICE market
An official opening ceremony has taken place at Canada’s new $170m Halifax Convention Centre. The new development, which is located in the city’s downtown, features more than 120,000 square feet of new flexible events space.
Argentina removes reciprocity rate for Canadian visitors
Tourists from Canada who have ordinary passports will no longer have to pay the reciprocity rate to enter Argentina. The elimination will take effect on January 1st, 2018.
Breaking Travel News investigates: The 14 signature experiences of Québec, Canada
A delegation from QuébecOriginal has visited London to showcase the 14 signature experiences of the Canadian province. While primarily known to a UK audience for the city of Montréal, the French-speaking province in eastern Canada has a great deal more to offer, as Breaking Travel News here explores.
Air Canada grows services from Vancouver for summer 2018
Air Canada has announced the strategic expansion of its international network from Vancouver. Launching new services in June 2018 to Paris and Zurich and increasing its London-Heathrow service with twice-daily flights for summer 2018.
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Peggy’s Cove lighthouse completes overhaul in Nova Scotia
The world famous lighthouse at Peggy’s Cove in the Canadian Province of Nova Scotia, is coming to the end of a weeklong makeover. The volunteer project involved a crew of five and saw the historic structure given its first fresh coat of paint since 2012.
Air Canada Rouge to offer London-Vancouver route this summer
Air Canada Rouge has launched its new seasonal non-stop service from London Gatwick to Vancouver. Air Canada Rouge is Air Canada’s leisure airline and will operate three services a week to Air Canada’s Vancouver hub, Vancouver International Airport, until October.
Wow Air to link Canada to Tel Aviv, Israel
Wow Air will connect Tel Aviv with Montreal and Toronto, offering four flights each week starting September 12th this year. The new service are now available for booking.
Hong Kong Airlines to launch Vancouver flight this summer
Hong Kong Airlines will operate a daily direct flight between Hong Kong and Vancouver from June 30th this year. The route will be operated by Airbus A330 aircraft. Canada is celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2017 with events in place throughout the calendar.