Destinations
Turks and Caicos welcomes 1M cruise passengers
The Turks and Caicos Islands have welcomed one million passengers in the first 10 months of 2024. There have been 1,034,251 cruise passengers arriving at the Grand Turk Cruise Center up to Oct. 31, 2024, far surpassing the 924,250 total number of passengers that arrived in 2023. “Grand Turk is on fire!” said Minister of Tourism, Josephine Connolly. “Grand Turk has certainly seen an uptick in the number of ships and passengers arriving at the Cruise Center throughout the year, and this is supported by a recent BREA report that showed over the last year, $116 million dollars was...
WestJet introduces new route from Newfoundland to Dublin
WestJet is reestablishing a direct connection between Newfoundland and Ireland with a new non-stop St. John’s-Dublin route for summer 2025. This long-anticipated route offers travelers from Newfoundland and Labrador a seamless gateway to the Emerald Isle, highlighting the strong historical and cultural ties shared between the two regions. Sandra Moffatt, director, Canada for Tourism Ireland highlighted the strong demand for direct flights to Ireland from the Canada’s east coast stating, “This development offers Canadian travellers a seamless and efficient journey to Ireland, with...
St. Kitts launches new packages for couples
This season, St. Kitts Tourism Authority is speaking the language of love, offering couples exclusive packages and exciting activities designed for reconnection, escape and indulgence. Through the new "St. Kitts: Your New Love Language" campaign, travellers can discover an off-the-beaten path destination for an adventurous escape or a luxurious, intimate retreat. The destination offers a variety of exciting activities for couples, whether they're eloping or seeking to reconnect through adventure and relaxation. From hiking the island's dormant Mount Liamuiga and exploring its lush,...
Türkiye posts record-breaking visitation numbers for 2024
During the first nine months of 2024, Türkiye has welcomed 49.2 million visitors, marking a record-breaking year for the country’s tourism industry. With a nine per cent increase in visitor numbers and a 7 per cent rise in revenue over last year, Türkiye is set to surpass its target of 60 million visitors by year-end. At a press conference in Istanbul, Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy reported the country’s third-quarter results, which included a total revenue for 2024 of $46.9 billion USD to date. Average daily spending per international visitor also rose to...
Upbeat Brand USA meeting paints positive picture for tourism
The tourism body promoting the United States to international travellers has high hopes for the country's tourism trade. Participants in Brand USA's Nov. 18 board of directors meeting were told that the country is expected to host 73 million people this year, while 2025's figure will reach 83.3 million. The U.S. Department of Commerce figures also predict that international visitations will reach 90.6 million in 2026 and 94.5 million in 2027. Sporting events are expected to help fuel the growth, with the USA hosting such sporting extravaganzas as the Olympics, FIFA World Cup...
Four Seasons Hotel Rabat at Kasr Al Bahr opens in Morocco’s capital
Four Seasons Hotel Rabat at Kasr Al Bahr is officially open in Rabat, Morocco. Located in the capital city’s historic Quartier l’Océan on the shores of the Atlantic, Four Seasons Hotel Rabat is the ideal base from which to explore the city’s fascinating mix of cultures, architecture, cuisine and the arts. Much of the modern capital and historic city was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2012, thanks in part to its “fertile exchange between the Arabo-Muslim past and Western modernism,” with its notable green spaces part of one of the continent’s most successful urban...
Virginia Beach welcomes 14.1M visitors in 2023; Canada is top market
Virginia Beach welcomed an impressive 14.1 million visitors in 2023, with Canadians representing the largest segment of international guests accounting for 45 per cent of the foreign tourism market, according to a new economic impact study by the Virginia Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau (VBCVB). Canadian travellers contributed nearly $38 million in spending, exceeding the combined expenditures of visitors from the next four largest international markets - the UK, India, Germany, and Türkiye. Renowned for its 38 miles of sandy beaches, vibrant culinary and craft beer scene, and...
Discover Dominica introduces exciting new winter campaign
The Discover Dominica Authority (DDA) recently launched its winter campaign, "Dominica, Your Winter Getaway – Where Nature and Adventure Await You," which continues throughout the winter season to position Dominica as a leading winter destination. Aimed at the North American market, the campaign appeals to couples, families, and groups eager for unique, immersive travel experiences, focusing on Dominica's pristine natural environment, vibrant culture, and safe travel options. Following its recent launch, the campaign has generated positive interest, driving toward its goals of...