JANUARY 2025 Volume 24 | Issue 01 | | |
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Last Chance: Book on Royal+ and Enjoy Zero Ticketing Fees! | Start 2025 with savings! Book on Royal+ and pay no ticketing fees on any new ticket. Plus, enjoy a bonus free coffee with every booking. Offer valid until Jan 31, 2025. | | |
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Discover Taipei with Royal Scenic – Earn 12% Commission! | Experience Taipei like never before with our exclusive package! Enjoy panoramic views, Taipei 101, and dining on a restaurant bus—all starting at $300 per person. Contact tours@royalscenic.com for more details! | | |
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10 Day Visa-Free Travel to China – Now Available! | Canadian passport holders can now enjoy up to 10 days of visa-free entry via 60 ports across 24 provinces, including Beijing and Shanghai. Seamless transit, easy payments, and global card acceptance make travel smoother than ever. Contact us: tours@royalscenic.com. | | |
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Start Earning with RSRP today! | Learn how Royal Scenic Reward Points (RSRP) can turn your bookings into rewards with our latest guide. Discover how to earn points effortlessly and redeem them for cheque, gift cards or travel certificates—no forms required! Start earning automatically on every eligible booking and make the most of your efforts today. | |
Toronto Pearson Sets Record with Eight New Airlines in 2024 | Toronto Pearson welcomed eight new airlines in 2024—more than any other major North American airport—expanding connectivity with new routes to Europe, Asia, and beyond, solidifying its position as a global travel hub. | |
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Venice Expands Access Fee Days to 54 in 2025 | Venice will increase access fee days from 29 to 54 in 2025 to manage tourism, with fees ranging from €5 to €10. Exemptions apply, and payment will be processed via a multilingual online platform. | |
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The World’s Most Turbulent Flight Routes of 2024 | A new report reveals the flight routes with the highest turbulence in 2024, with the Mendoza to Santiago route topping the list. The Andes and Himalayas contribute to the bumpy journeys due to mountain ranges and weather conditions. | |
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Explore the Egyptian Museum, home to a vast collection of artifacts from the Pharaonic era, including the treasures of King Tutankhamun’s tomb. Visit the Giza Plateau to marvel at the Great Pyramids, including the towering Pyramid of Cheops, and the enigmatic Sphinx. | |
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Walk through the grand Temples of Karnak, featuring the Avenue of Sphinxes and the Hypostyle Hall with its towering sandstone columns. Admire the colossal statues of Ramses II at Luxor Temple. Cross the Nile to visit the Valley of the Kings, where ancient pharaohs were buried, and explore the Temple of Hatshepsut, a stunning mortuary temple built into the cliffs. Stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two massive statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III. | |
See the impressive Aswan High Dam, an engineering marvel that tamed the Nile’s floods. Take a boat ride to Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, and admire its island setting. Visit a local perfume shop to learn about traditional fragrance-making. End the day with a relaxing felucca sail along the Nile at sunset. | |
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WestJet Celebrates New St. John’s-Dublin Route | WestJet launched its direct St. John’s-Dublin route, marking a strong connection between Ireland and Newfoundland. The event featured speeches from key officials, highlighting Newfoundland’s Irish heritage and stunning landscapes. Flights start April 28, 2025. | | |
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Air Canada Resumes Daily Vancouver-Beijing Flights | |
Air Canada Resumes Daily Vancouver-Beijing Flights
Air Canada has officially relaunched its direct daily service between Vancouver (YVR) and Beijing (PEK), strengthening ties between Canada and China. This key route supports tourism, business, and cultural exchange.
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Porter Introduces Seasonal Ottawa-Victoria Flights | Starting May 15, 2025, Porter Airlines will offer up to four weekly non-stop flights between Ottawa and Victoria, expanding its network and providing more travel options across Canada. | | |
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Turkish Airlines Sets Guinness Word Record for Most Countries Flown | Turkish Airlines earns the Guinness World Records title for "Most Countries Flown to by an Airline," reaching 131 countries, including new service to Chile. The airline has held the record since 2012. | | |
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Hong Kong Airlines Resumes Vancouver Flights | Hong Kong Airlines celebrates the resumption of direct flights to Vancouver, marking its return to North America. The route now operates twice a week, with Airbus A330-300 aircraft offering diverse in-flight meal options. | |
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