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CONTENTS Noteworthy
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REGULAR FEATURES
Taking the lead
10 cover story in ‘active’ luxury
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13 What’s on the itinerary this week B utterfield & Robinson has unveiled its lineup of new
2019 Expedition trips that include “active luxury”
departures in Africa, the Middle East and Asia.
Expedition participants will have an opportunity to
14 air explore natural enclosures home to African wildlife and
The latest from the airlines the largest land migrations on the planet; float above
coastlines and along glacier formations by helicopter in
New Zealand; and join guided visits to a prehistoric king-
14 rooms dom in the Middle East.
Lots of accommodation news Brad Crockett, B&R’s regional director for Africa and
Asia, said of the new trips: “We’re finding that destina-
tions like Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Jordan and New Zealand
are on everyone’s bucket list, but until a few years ago,
DESTINATIONS & FEATURES were not the norm for B&R travellers.”
Crockett continued: “We saw an opportunity. People
weren’t finding companies that lead active travel – like
15 africa walking safaris – on the luxury level in some of these
Time for adventure regions, which allows B&R to flex our trip planning and
on-ground expertise in far-flung places.”
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GROWTH IS IN THE AIR
Japan buoyed by new Air Canada service
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The Japan National Tourism
Organization is welcoming an
upcoming air link between this
country and Japan, service the
JNTO believes will help it move
nearer to reaching an ambitious
goal it has set for itself by the
change of the decade.
Air Canada will begin initially daily On hand for a Japan National Tourism Organization event in Toronto were Athena
Montreal-Narita service June 1, using a Ho of the JNTO’s Toronto office; Miss International Canada 2017 Marta Magdalena
Dreamliner to ferry people from Quebec Stepien; and Air Canada’s Mark Hashimoto.
to Japan. The route will mark the fourth
Canadian city in Air Canada’s Japan network, with the airline Keen on new markets
also sending people from Vancouver, Calgary and Toronto to
the Asian nation. The lion’s share of Japan’s tourists are from elsewhere in
The upcoming service comes at a time when Japan is play- Asia, with Nakazawa saying that the JNTO is keen on attract-
ing host to large numbers of Canadians and people from other ing more visitors from both North America and Europe to
countries, with some 305,000 Canadians visiting it last year. his homeland. February saw the tourism organization launch
In total, Japan saw over 28 million visitors in 2017. Enjoy my Japan, a global, multilingual campaign aimed at
“It’s growing year by year,” Hideaki Nakazawa, executive- attracting long-haul visitors and have them “explore the coun-
director of the JNTO’s Canadian office, told a March 28 try beyond the well-known popular attractions.”
Toronto audience. Nakazawa said there are now people who aren’t interested
Japan has set a bold target of hosting 40 million visitors in visiting Japan, and the current campaign is aimed at “mak-
by the year 2020, a goal Nakazawa told his audience that he ing them change their minds.”
believes is achievable. “We believe there’s plenty of room to Enjoy my Japan has a dedicated website, enjoymyjapan.jp .
increase more.” continued on page 6
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COVER STORY / FORT MYERS
MOTHER NATURE
IS PART OF THE
ALLURE OF THE
FORT MYERS AREA
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YOU SHALL SEE SHELLS... Gulf of Mexico-fronting destination that many travel agents
The Beaches of Fort Myers and Sanibal spokeswoman are unaware of.
Francesca Donlan pulls no punches when she says her Florida “A lot of travel agents don’t have a great feel about what
destination is particularly suited for those who love gathering makes us different,” she says. “A lot of agents don’t realize what
seashells on ocean vacations. the destination has to offer.”
“We’re sort of the wild side of Florida,” she says. “We have
this amazing sort of natural playground that the other destina- IT’S SO COOL
tions don’t have as much of.” Sanibel and Captiva – accessible from the mainland by both
And that’s particularly underscored, she says by the island causeway and boats – are a cornerstone of the area’s tourist
duo of Sanibel and Captiva being known for what she con- trade, with Donlan saying those visiting the islands able to
fidently declares is the “best shelling in the world,” with spot the likes of birds, dolphins and manatees. Sanibel – 70%
Sanibel’s Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum displaying of which is protected from development – is home to the
some 400 types of seashells. J.N. “Ding” Darling Wildlife Refuge, along with the likes of
Visitors are also welcome to gather seashells from the restaurants, coffee shops, and the “coolest bookstore you’re
beaches, with some locals referring to the practice of picking ever going to see in your life.”
them up as the “Sanibel scoop,” a reference to the ease with Buildings can’t be taller than mature palm trees, and
which they’re gathered. visitors can explore the island – which doesn’t have traffic
And, adds Jeanette Faria, Canadian representative for The lights – on bike paths if they choose.
Beaches of Fort Myers and Sanibal, that’s only one side to the Donlan adds that both Sanibel and smaller Captiva offer
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notes offers a choice of bars, live music and “nightlife on the
“WE’RE SORT OF beach.”
Baseball fans can appreciate the Fort Myers area being the
THE WILD SIDE OF spring training home for the Boston Red Sox and Minnesota
Twins, with the atmosphere at their spring training games
FLORIDA.” being more relaxed than regular season baseball and fans hav-
ing a better chance to approach players for autographs.
Other points of interest in the area include the artist colony
of Matlacha, which has art galleries displaying locals’ artworks,
“amazing sunsets,” and those visiting either can sit on a beach and Cabbage Key, reportedly the site that inspired the Jimmy
and “watch a little dolphin show” in the surrounding Gulf of Buffett song Cheeseburger in Paradise.
Mexico. Donlan also praises the “àmazing” fishing found in her area,
The islands also shun chain stores and chain restaurants, while kayakers are welcome to paddle parts of the Great Calusa
with an exception made for a Dairy Queen that dates back to Blueway, which features 190 miles of kayaking trails. Kayaks
the 1950s. can be rented in the area.
But Donlan also says that the city of Fort Myers also should
loom large in visitors’ stays, being home to the likes of the LOTS OF OPTIONS
Edison & Ford Winter Estates, a complex that features homes Tourism authorities also note that Walt Disney World is
that belonged to famed inventor Thomas Edison and his car about 3.5 hours away, with some people combining a visit to
magnate friend Henry Ford. Tourists can stroll the ground on interior Florida theme parks with their Fort Myers-area stay.
tours that can include audio tours done in different languages, As well, the Key West Express catamaran links Fort Myers
viewing the likes of vehicles that actually belonged to Ford. with Key West, Florida, with a one-way trip taking three hours.
Also found are tropical gardens and a laboratory that used by Those who want to return to Fort Myers the same day with the
Edison. catamaran will have five hours in Key West.
The complex is open throughout the year, and looks par- Air Canada Vacations, WestJet Vacations and TravelBrands
ticularly festive during Christmas. all have packages to the area and Sunwing offers area hotels.
Air Canada and WestJet have year-round service to the des-
ON THE BEACH tination from Toronto and WestJet has seasonal service from
Fort Myers also has beach area with what Faria labels Toronto, while Air Canada has seasonal service from Montreal.
“white, powdery sand.” More information is available by calling 416-935-1896, ext.
Donlin reports that her destination is pet friendly, with 239 emailing Jeanette@voxinternational.com or accessing,
many restaurants allowing visitors to bring dogs inside and www.fortmyers-sanibel.com .
leashed dogs being allowed on beaches. Travel agents are being invited to win a trip to The Beaches of
About 30 minutes away is Fort Myers Beach, which Donlan Fort Myers and Sanibel. Complete details are on page 11. tc
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“Guaranteed pricing for a tour taking COLLETTE
place two years away is almost unheard
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of mind,” says Clarke. “This is a huge series of tours featuring a culinary
selling feature for agents, and we urge aspect.
GLOBUS FAMILY OF BRANDS them to contact their Oberammergau Guests will embark on new adven-
prospects before the June 5 deadline with tures around the world by sampling
Kim Clarke, director of sales with the great news.” authentic regional cuisine and
the Globus family of brands, reports She also noted that with the Passion connecting with individuals who keep
that the company is guaranteeing Play – which takes place only once local traditions alive, while creating
the pricing, in Canadian dollars, of every 10 years – being so popular, new ones for the next generation.
all of its Oberammergau Passion Play travellers often have to stay quite far From the vineyards of Provence
2020 tours – but only when clients are outside the village, so the guarantee to the ancient tea houses of Beijing
booked by June 5. of a very central hotel is another great to the spice markets of Marrakesh, a
At the same time, the com- reason for clients to commit now. Three tour of global flavours awaits. Guests
pany has announced that it will be Globus family companies – Globus and of Collette’s tour to Portugal and Its
accommodating clients in the Hotel Cosmos with escorted tours and Avalon Islands can try the signature dish of the
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She is responsible for increasing
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profitability within the corporate and
AER LINGUS the travel agency communities.
Tiffney replaces Mary Heron who
Aer Lingus reports that June Tiffney has retired.
has joined the airline as its regional Aer Lingus offers more year-round
sales manager for Canada. connections from Canada to Ireland
Tiffney is well known in the mar- than any other airline. Service from
ket for her contributions at British Toronto features direct flights to
June Tiffney (l) and Mary Heron
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fortress and palace
compound was once
the seat of Ethiopian
emperors. Salassie
had 12 Abyssinian
black lions – so named
LIONS WERE A MANE because their manes
ATTRACTION IN darken as they age –
ETHIOPIAN CITY with a lionkeeper in
charge of caring for
Should the late Ethiopian emperor the large predators.
Haile Selassie have been known as The lions – a
The Lion King? symbol of power in
The name wouldn’t have been entire- Ethiopia and so prized
ly out of place, given the felines that by the country’s rulers Pictured in front of a cage in Gondar, Ethiopia, that once
he kept at a long-standing and impres- – spent much of their housed a lion are local tour guide Tesheser Sertsedingel,
sive palace complex in the city of time in cages, with the Dave Timmins of Ethiopian Airlines, Harold Ho of Royal
Gondar. The walled Fasil Ghebbi last surviving feline Scenic and Veejay Singh of PanEx Travels & Tours.
dying in 1991 and not
being replaced because of lobbying by animal rights activists.
SOUTH AFRICAN Gondar guide Tesheser Sertsedingel recalls that the last of the big cats was an
AIRWAYS APPOINTMENT unmistakable presence in the city. “When it roared, all Gondar would hear,” he states.
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South African Airways (SAA) has
appointed Marlene Sanau as the new
vice-president of sales, North America, WALK IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF NELSON MANDELA
based at the airline’s office in Fort
Lauderdale. 2018 marks the year that Nelson lifetime. This deluxe tour includes
In this role, she will be responsible Mandela (Madiba) would have turned Madiba-inspired tourist attractions in
for implementing sales strategies to 100, and to celebrate his legacy, Goway Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town.
strengthen and grow business relation- has put together a special tour commem- In addition to highlighting the
ships with SAA’s travel trade partners, orating his centenary. must-dos in these three cities, the tour
online travel agency distribution The “Walking in His Footsteps” includes such historic sites as the apart-
channels, corporate customers, and key experience highlights milestones and heid museum, Robben Island and the
tourism industry organizations. She events that shaped the course of South Nelson Mandela Museum.
will also oversee SAA’s team of sales African history during Mandela’s “Nelson Mandela was a world icon,
development directors located through- not just a hero to South Africans,” said
out North America, along with the Moira Smith, general manager, Goway
Business Development and Inside Sales airline background having spent over 25 Africa. “Although this specific tour
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Sanau joins the South African serving in several sales and operational his life, we can tailor-make any of our
Airways leadership team in North management positions in the US, current product offerings to suit our
America with an extensive international Germany, Australia, and South Africa. customer’s interests or budget.”
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AC FOR HAWAII
Air Canada services to
the Hawaiian Islands
from western Canada
are getting a substantial
ALOHILANI RESORT WAIKIKI boost, with the intro-
BEACH RISES FROM duction of a new sched-
PACIFIC BEACH HOTEL ule of flights to Kauai,
plus increased capacity
The former Pacific Beach Hotel in to the island of Hawaii.
Waikiki has debuted as the all-new The carrier
Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach, as announced it will be launching new seasonal services to Kauai with its new mainline
of December 2017. This follows an Boeing 737 MAX-8 aircraft fleet for this coming winter. The schedule will operate from
extensive US $115 million transfor- Dec. 15 to April 27, flying on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from Vancouver.
mation, making it the latest sophisti- Air Canada will also be doubling the frequency of its seasonal flights from
cated new resort to open in the heart Western Canada to Kona on the island of Hawaii from Vancouver. That schedule will
of Waikiki. operate from Dec. 14 to April 29, on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.
Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach As well, Air Canada flights to Honolulu and Maui will fly with frequencies of up to
offers a stylish new way to stay and twice per day next winter, starting Oct. 28. There will be a total of 41 flights per week
play in Waikiki, including culinary to the state of Hawaii next winter. The new flights are all available for booking now.
collaborations with Iron Chef Masaharu b737 max-8 aircraft
Morimoto. The New York architecture/ All flights from Western Canada to the Hawaiian Islands, plus four popular
design firm Rockwell Group designed sun destinations in Mexico, will feature services by Air Canada’s new B737
the resort’s lobby, restaurant, pool MAX-8 aircraft.
deck, guest rooms, and suites. The 839- “The introduction of the fuel-efficient Boeing 737 MAX-8 aircraft to our fleet
room modern resort features five new has given us tremendous flexibility to strategically enhance our already extensive
culinary concepts plus a destination North American network, and offer more flights to popular destinations with more
pool deck, as well as design touches connection options from our YVR and Calgary hub airports,” said Benjamin Smith,
inspired by Oahu’s landscapes and rich president of passenger airlines for Air Canada.
cultural heritage. The new Air Canada Main Line aircraft feature two cabins of service, includ-
→w ww.alohilaniresort.com ing economy class and a full North American business class service. It offers
premium comfort and ambience with improved seats and LED mood lighting,
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Ross McKinnon of
Expedia Cruise Centres in
Vancouver was the winner
of a gift bag from Jackie
BC Ma, president of Marco
Polo Tours, during the
recent Discover Tokyo and
ARMSTRONG LEADS SEARCH Japan event and dinner
FOR TOP ENTREPRENEUR at the Hyatt Regency in
downtown Vancouver.
Nominations for the Ernst & Young
Entrepreneur of the Year is now
underway, and former winner Peter
Armstrong of Rocky Mountaineer president of Destination Canada, Craig hospitality category has never gone on
is leading a campaign to promote a Richmond, president of Vancouver to win the regional Entrepreneur Of
winner from the tourism and hospi- Airport, Walt Judas, CEO Tourism The Year accolade, and I’m determined
tality category. Industry Association of BC, and Grant to change that,” said Armstrong. “Tour-
Armstrong is the owner of Rocky Mackay, VP destination and industry ism contributes more to our economy
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winner of the Ernst & Young award Armstrong has committed to spon- →w ww.ey.com/ca/eoy
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SUMMIT IN WHISTLER
MB The BC Hospitality Summit is
upcoming in Whistler April 22-24,
and new conference highlights have
MÉTIS HISTORY HIGHLIGHTED AT HUMAN RIGHTS MUSEUM been announced.
For instance, an update on the
A new public tour that explores the complex human rights history of the Métis BC Hotel Association (BCHA) that
people has been launched at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights and is free focuses on announcements regarding
with admission. Airbnb, MRDT and labour shortages
The 75-minute tour takes visitors on a journey through many of the exhibits at will be presented by BCHA president
the museum related to Métis rights and includes activities and group discussion. James Chase. And delegates will also
It begins at the Ancestral Place Circle in the CMHR’s welcome hall and hear from Alana Baker, the director
continues through the Indigenous Perspectives gallery, as well as the Canadian of government relations for the Hotel
Journeys gallery exhibits about residential schools and Métis resistance. Association of Canada.
→w ww.humanrights.ca →w ww.bchospitalitysummit.com
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