Jim Byers

Mar 25, 2019 2:18 PM ET

Melia Hotels Returns To Costa Rica With Sol Tamarindo

Melia Hotels International is returning to Costa Rica with the Sol Tamarindo, slated to open Aug. 1. Officials say the addition reaffirms the company’s commitment to growth in the Caribbean and Central America.

Mar 25, 2019 1:11 PM ET

Five Per Cent Bonus Commission For Air Canada Vacations' Europe

Air Canada Vacations is giving agents a five per cent bonus commission for Europe packages booked by April 8, 2019.

Mar 25, 2019 9:39 AM ET

Leave Highway 400 Behind: Porter Adding Toronto-Muskoka Flights

Porter Airlines says it will run twice weekly flights from Toronto Billy Bishop City Airport to Muskoka Airport from June 27 to Sept. 3, 2019. At 20 minutes, the flights are considerably faster than taking Highway 400.

Mar 24, 2019 5:04 PM ET

Book Early And Win Bonus Points With Sunwing

Sunwing is offering 4X STAR Agent Reward Points that convert to cash for summer bookings at some of its most popular resort chains across the Caribbean, Mexico and Central America.

Mar 21, 2019 10:51 PM ET

Booming Bahamas, Barbados Wellness And Luxury Gold India: This Week's JimBits

This week's JimBits roundup looks at a tourism boom in The Bahamas, Barbados Wellness and Luxury Gold India trips. We also have news from Universal Orlando, Carnival Cruise and charity work by Sandals Resorts.

Mar 21, 2019 6:28 PM ET

Merit Travel Makes A Difference on World Water Day - With Travel Prizes To Boot

Merit Travel Group is expanding its partnership with WaterAid Canada as part of a nation-wide fundraising initiative. An online fundraiser auction spearheaded by Merit Travel opens March 22 and offers an array of exclusive travel prizes.

Mar 20, 2019 7:01 PM ET

St. Kitts And Nevis Tourism On The Rise

Arrivals to St. Kitts and Nevis this year are up 15.3%, thanks in large part to increased business from Canada and the U.S.

Mar 20, 2019 6:49 PM ET

Save On A Great Holland America Cruise

Holland America's new Pack These Values promotion offers great deals on select 2019-2020 cruises and Alaska Land+Sea Journeys.

Mar 20, 2019 5:58 PM ET

A New Gem On The Riviera Maya

New Melody Maker Cancun makes a splash in the city's Hotel Zone. It's an all-inclusive property that promises world-class entertainment and fine dining with the amenities of a luxury resort.

Mar 19, 2019 8:44 AM ET

Air Canada and WestJet Announce Scheduling Updates after Max

Air Canada and WestJet have both released updates to their schedules through the end of April on account of the 737 Max grounding.