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| SUNWING DESIGNATED SCHEDULED CARRIER TO MEXICO |
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Six routes from Western Canada – with two more coming soon
Sunwing Airlines has marked another milestone with its designation as a scheduled carrier between numerous cities in Canada and several destinations in Mexico. From Western Canada, Sunwing will now be flying scheduled flights to Cancun from Vancouver, Calgary and Winnipeg; and Puerto Vallarta from Vancouver and Winnipeg – plus, starting in December, Calgary and Edmonton. Additionally, the carrier has been awarded scheduled rights between Vancouver and Mazatlan. These new services are just the tip of the iceberg in Western Canada, Rita Robinson, inside sales manager, Western Canada told THNWest.com. “We’re really excited about these new scheduled services. We’re really expanding in Western Canada this year. With Las Vegas starting in September out of Vancouver, and L.A. starting November 15, we’re giving our customers and travel agents more opportunities to book with Sunwing, and to experience Sunwing.”
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| YVR – DUBLIN DIRECT FLIGHT TAKES OFF WITH FLYGLOBESPAN |
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First-ever direct flight from Vancouver to Irish capital
Getting to Ireland from Western Canada is now easier than ever before with the recent introduction of Flyglobespan’s new Vancouver–Dublin route. The new service, which departs every Sunday from now until September, marks the first-ever direct flight to the Irish capital from Vancouver. “Flyglobespan is pleased to introduce this first for travellers from Western Canada,” said Sandy Moreland, regional manager, Western Canada, Flyglobespan. “With the ease and convenience of this direct flight from Vancouver combined with our affordable airfares, it’s the perfect choice for vacationers and business travellers alike.” Prices from Vancouver to Dublin start at $179 one way plus taxes in Premium Economy and $459 one way plus taxes in Business Class.
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| DESTINATION PROFILE: TERRIFIC TASSIE |
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Australia’s island state offers something for everyone
Hilary Genders
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Freycinet National Park
Photo: Tourism Tasmania | | In April THNWest sat down with Daryl Hudson, regional manager, North America, Tourism Tasmania to discuss the incredible variety Australia’s unique island state offers to Canadian travellers. It was no small feat to steal a few minutes of Hudson’s time at the Aussie Expo held at Science World: the Tourism Tasmania table was hopping all day, as Australia’s smallest state was one of the biggest draws with Vancouverites visiting the new Planet Oz exhibit. “Today’s been a fantastic day,” Hudson said. “We’ve been speaking to a lot of folks who were already planning a trip to Australia, and are now inquiring about Tasmania, about adding it on.”Which isn’t all that surprising. For while “Tassie” might not be the first place the average consumer thinks of when considering a visit Down Under, those who do go are richly rewarded. Read on to learn more about Terrific Tassie.
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| FUN SUN/INTAIR SALES TEAM MAKES A SPLASH IN SAN DIEGO |
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| The Fun Sun/Intair team meet Big Bird | | The Fun Sun Vacations/Intair sales team for English Canada just spent a week in beautiful San Diego on their sales meeting. It looks like the group managed to find a great balance between work and fun. Pictured here with Big Bird at SeaWorld are (from top right circling clockwise): Robert Reed, inside sales coordinator, Toronto office; Lori James, business development manager, Southern Alberta and Saskatchewan; Terry Vander Linden, director of marketing for Fun Sun Vacations; Bruce Lidberg, director of sales; Ronalee Homulos, business development manager, Northern Alberta, Manitoba, NWT and Nunavut; Bruce Slade, business development manager, Ontario and Atlantic Canada; Tara Bradley, inside sales manager, Edmonton Office; and Tracy Poole, business development manager, BC and Yukon.
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| RIDE THE RAILS TO SUN PEAKS RESORT WITH VIA RAIL |
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New schedule means more convenient rail connection to Kamloops
Skiers and snowboarders visiting Sun Peaks Resort this winter will be able to ride the rails to their ski vacation with VIA Rail Canada. Effective December 2, 2008, VIA Rail is making schedule changes that will allow passengers travelling to and from Vancouver or Jasper to arrive in Kamloops late evening or early morning and then catch a shuttle to Sun Peaks Resort. “In the past, the train arrived in Kamloops in the middle of the night, making it difficult for our Sun Peaks guests,” says Christopher Nicolson, president of Tourism Sun Peaks. “So we are extremely excited about these schedule changes by VIA Rail as they will give our guests an additional transportation option for the ski holiday.”
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| SILK’S NEW AGENT FAM: CHINA |
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11-day trip departs October 21 from Vancouver
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| The Forbidden City, Beijing | | Silk Holidays has announced a new agent FAM to China. This 11-day trip, taking place October 21-31, includes Beijing, Xian, Shanghai, Luoyang, Zhengzhou and the famous Shaolin Temple. The FAM is priced at $1,199 per person plus $400 taxes (subject to change), based on twin share from Vancouver. A single supplement is available for $529. The participation cost includes all transportation, transfers, sightseeing tours as indicated in the itinerary, admission fees, 4-star hotel accommodation with daily breakfast and all meals as indicated in the itinerary. For more information, e-mail Lawrence Chen at lawrencechen@silkholidays.com.
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