British Airways was once the world’s largest purchaser of Champagne, with passengers drinking a minimum of 90,000 cases each year. The airline that now buys the most Champagne is Emirate Airlines. On any given day, more than 60 different champagnes, wines and ports, sourced from the best vineyards in 11 countries, are served onboard Emirates […]
YVR, Fairmont Vancouver Airport tops in North America for 2015
On March 11, Vancouver was in spotlight at the 2015 World Airport Awards, with Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and the Fairmont Vancouver Airport receiving top honours from Skytrax’s award ceremony held in Paris, France. For the sixth consecutive year, YVR took the title of Best Airport in North America by Skytrax World Airport Awards, the […]
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NASA and Nissan partner to jointly develop and deploy autonomous drive vehicles
NASA and Nissan, through its North American-based organization, have formed a five-year research and development partnership to advance autonomous vehicle systems and prepare for commercial application of the technology. NASA’s Ames Research Center at Moffett Field, Calif., and researchers from Nissan’s U.S. Silicon Valley Research Center will focus on autonomous drive systems, human-machine interface solutions, […]
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Sunwing increases domestic summer schedule to offer new daily Vancouver-Toronto flight
Although most Canadians are still in the thick of the winter, Sunwing Airlines is already gearing up for warmer weather with the reintroduction of its popular domestic flying schedule for summer 2015. This will be the 10th season that the airline has offered direct flights across Canada. In addition to three regular flights connecting Toronto […]
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Projects Abroad offers meaningful travel through Microfinance, Nutrition and Care programs internships
For everyone who has vowed to travel or make a difference in 2015, a volunteer trip with the international volunteer organization Projects Abroad may provide the perfect way to do both at the same time. Projects Abroad was founded in 1992 by geography professor Dr. Peter Slowe as a program for students to travel and […]
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Don’t let a small bite turn into a health problem
Are you turning up the heat this winter by travelling south? Don’t let a small bite ruin your vacation. The Public Health Agency of Canada reminds Canadians heading south to protect themselves from mosquito bites that can spread diseases that cause illness, like chikungunya. Chikun-what? Although it may sound like a tasty southern dish, chikungunya […]
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Discounts offered for first-time skiers and snowboarders at ski areas across Canada
Discover Skiing and Discover Snowboarding are all-inclusive lift, lesson and rental packages at Canadian ski areas from coast to coast. Discover Cross-Country are all-inclusive trail, lesson and rental packages for new nordic skiers. Canadian families looking for healthy, outdoor recreational activities this winter can save money while learning these sports. “Studies show when kids are […]
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Virgin Hotels makes its debut in Chicago
Virgin Hotels opened the doors to its first property, Virgin Hotels Chicago, on January 15, 2015. The new hotel brand will join a stellar portfolio of hospitality companies led by Virgin Group and its founder Sir Richard Branson and offer the same excitement, service and innovation for which Virgin is known. “It’s been a long […]
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CTC and Korea Tourism Organization sign MOU
Last month, the Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Korea Tourism Organization at CTC’s Vancouver headquarters. The MOU is designed to broaden and deepen mutual understanding, as well as strengthen co-operation between the two countries in the tourism marketplace. It comes on the heels of the Canada-Korea Free Trade […]
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Top travel destinations for 2015
One of the largest travel networks in the world, American Express, has revealed the top travel trends and destinations to which travellers are planning on heading in 2015. Insights were gathered from a survey of more than 200 American Express travel counsellors throughout Canada, the United States and Mexico. Among the travel experts surveyed, 86 […]
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Canada Jetlines signs purchase agreement with Boeing
Canada Jetlines, which plans to launch a low-cost carrier in mid-2015, has signed a purchase agreement with Boeing for up to 21 B737 Max aircraft. According to Jetlines, the deal includes five firm orders, along with purchase rights for an additional 16 aircraft. Delivery of the aircraft is to begin in 2021, said the Vancouver-based […]
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