Destinations
Saint Lucia’s arrivals are up 27%
August 2024 marked a significant milestone for Saint Lucia's tourism sector, with total arrivals reaching 34,895. This figure represents an impressive 27 per cent increase compared to August 2023, marking the eighth consecutive month-on-month growth in 2024. Leading this upward trend, the U.S. market accounted for 54 per cent of total arrivals, demonstrating a remarkable 44 per cent increase over US arrivals from August 2023. This surge is attributed to a 53 per cent increase in available seats from the U.S. market, primarily driven by American Airlines’ expanded service from...
Florida residents urged to prepare for evacuation as Hurricane Milton picks up speed
Florida residents are being urged to prepare for evacuation orders as Hurricane Milton rapidly closes in over the western coast. As of 7 a.m. CDT on Oct. 7, Hurricane Milton is a Category 3 hurricane, with maximum sustained winds of 110 knots at 125 mph. According to the National Hurricane Center, there is an increasing risk of life-threatening storm surge and damaging winds for portions of the west coast of the Florida peninsula beginning Tuesday night (Oct. 8) or early Wednesday (Oct. 9). Storm Surge and Hurricane Watches are now in effect for portions of the west coast of the...
Disneyland brings back limited-time ticket with big savings for kids
The Disneyland Resort has announced the return of a limited-time kids' special ticket offer to Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park, and special savings at the Hotels of the Disneyland Resort in Southern California, to welcome as many families as possible. For a limited time, children ages three through nine can visit a Disneyland Resort theme park for as low as $50 per child with this 1-Day, 1-Park ticket.* These specially priced tickets go on sale Oct. 22, 2024, for visits Jan. 7-Mar. 20, 2025. Offering a variety of options and flexibility, guests may choose...
Korean Air introduces new Dreamliner on Seoul-Vancouver route
Korean Air introduced its new Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner on the Seoul Incheon-Vancouver route, marking Vancouver as the first North American destination to regularly feature the airline's latest and largest widebody aircraft. The SkyTeam Alliance member currently operates 10 weekly flights between Seoul and Vancouver, with the Boeing 787-10 serving seven of these. Starting October 27, the Seoul Incheon-Vancouver route will increase to 11 weekly flights, with the 787-10 scheduled for daily daytime flights the same day. Flight KE072 leaves Vancouver at 2:30 p.m., arriving in Seoul...
BC’s West Coast Wilderness Lodge adds 20 new self-service villas
The West Coast Wilderness Lodge is introducing year-round access to the Sunshine Coast with the launch of ‘Villas on the Inlet by West Coast Wilderness Lodge’, 20 new self-catering vacation rental units. Just a three-hour drive or 40-minute float plane flight from Vancouver, the spacious one-bedroom suites overlook the Sechelt Inlet, perched 100 feet above the water. At over 650 square feet, each unit features a fully equipped kitchen, a separate king-sized bedroom, a large bathroom, a living area with a sofa bed, and a generous waterfront balcony—from which whales are...
West Virginia celebrates spooky season with statewide Paranormal Trail
In celebration of spooky season, the West Virginia Department of Tourism has launched a statewide Paranormal Trail, designed to help spook-seekers discover the state's most spine-chilling sites. An accompanying digital passport allows visitors to check in at haunted locations, earning points and unlocking exciting prizes along the way. "Recent trends have shown us that travellers are increasingly interested in spooky and unique destinations," said West Virginia department of tourism secretary Chelsea Ruby. "West Virginia has quite a few spots with haunted histories, so we created...
Thailand’s LGBTQ+ marriage equality bill goes into effect January 2025
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) New York Office proudly celebrates the landmark passage of The Kingdom’s marriage equality bill. The bill was officially announced by the Royal Gazette on Sept. 24, 2024 and set to take effect in January of 2025. This legislation allows marriage equality to become a reality in Thailand, marking a historic milestone for equal rights in The Kingdom of Thailand. The groundbreaking bill further solidifies Thailand’s reputation as a progressive and inclusive destination, with TAT New York implementing Go Thai Be Free, a portal, social...
NYC announces the return of “It’s Time for Culture”
New York City Tourism + Conventions, the official destination marketing organization and convention and visitors bureau for the five boroughs of New York City, announced the return of It’s Time For Culture from Oct. 8–27, 2024. This year’s program, including 70 special offerings at participating organizations across all five boroughs, offers a slate of seasonal events, concerts, tours, classes and family-friendly activities. A full list of offerings and bookings are available at nyctourism.com/timeforculture. "This fall, we are excited to showcase New York City’s...