Destinations
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...
A trip to Flanders sparks remembrance—and a worthy detour
This Remembrance Day, Canadians will once again wear the symbolic red poppy to mark the end of the First World War and to remember and reflect on all those affected by wars since. For many who attended primary school in Canada, one poem comes to mind: In Flanders Fields, the famous work by Canadian John McCrae, which resonates deeply, connecting Canadians to the places and people touched by war. This year, Belgium and Visit Flanders have strengthened their commitment to honour and education by officially recognizing the approximately 4,000 First Nations, Métis, and Inuit soldiers...
Visit Orlando unveils outdoor adventures module in Orlando Travel Academy
Visit Orlando has launched a new Outdoor Adventures Specialization module within its Orlando Travel Academy – www.orlandotravelacademy.com . The online training resource platform provides travel advisors with an additional tool to boost their knowledge of Orlando. The Outdoor Adventures Specialization is designed to provide travel advisors with detailed information about the vast outdoor experiences Orlando has to offer, highlighting specific attractions throughout Orlando with engaging content, empowering them to create specialized, nature-filled itineraries for their...
GNTO closing Canadian office on Dec. 31, 2024
The German National Tourist Office (GNTO) will be closing its Canadian office at the end of 2024. In an email to Canadian partners late today (Nov. 1, 2024), Anja Brokjans Director of the GNTO’s Canadian office wrote: “Today, I must share the news that the German National Tourist Office (GNTO) in Canada will be closing on December 31, 2024, due to significant budget cuts affecting the German National Tourist Board’s (GNTB) operations in 2025. This difficult decision involves the closure of six offices worldwide, including ours here in Canada.” Brokjans continued: “I...
Louisiana music, dining are key tourism pillars in state
Louisiana’s 2024 Year of Music is winding down, but at a recent event in Vancouver, Louisiana tourism officials made sure that the Cajun sounds of the bayou stay with listeners long past year’s end. They did so by bringing a live music show to a dining venue in Vancouver’s trendy Yaletown district, for the entertainment of an invited group of tour operators and media. Taking the stage at the Blue Water Café was singer/composer/instrumentalist Amanda Shaw, who brought her strong voice and virtuoso fiddle chops to the lunchtime event, in tandem with her guitar partner. Her two...
Acapulco hosting Toronto training session on Oct. 29
Acapulco will hold a breakfast presentation in Toronto on Oct. 29. Hoteliers and tourism officials from Mexico's oldest tourism resort destination will be on hand, including Guillermina Camarena, promotion director for Acapulco's tourism board. The event will be held at The Vue Event Venue, 195 Galaxy Blvd., Etobicoke, ON M9W 6R7. The presentation runs from 9 a.m. to noon. To RSVP...