Destinations
Bermuda checks in with its Canadian trade partners
Representatives of the Bermuda Tourism Authority (BTA), along with some of its stakeholder partners, were in Toronto this week for the Canadian Meetings + Events Expo, continuing the initiative to re-engage with the Canadian market that the BTA launched here last year. “We’re here to really reinforce our investment in the Canadian market,” Kiwan Anderson, Director of Global PR & Brand Partnerships for Bermuda Tourism Authority, said. In conversation with Travel Press Today (TPT), Anderson noted that the arrival of BermudAir on the scene has generated a lot of excitement...
APG named GSA for Air Transat in Morocco
APG has been appointed as the general sales agent (GSA) for Air Transat in Morocco. This strategic partnership is linked to Air Transat’s recent launch of its non-stop flights between Marrakech and Montreal, which commenced in June, 2024. Air Transat is the sole North American airline currently operating direct flights to Marrakech, offering a unique and convenient connection for travellers between Canada and Morocco. This exclusive non-stop service will operate year-round, twice a week. In its capacity as GSA, APG will leverage its extensive local knowledge and expertise to...
Thousands gather in Las Vegas for 36th annual Virtuoso Travel Week
Thousands of luxury travel professionals from more than 90 countries have gathered in Las Vegas from August 10-16 at Bellagio Resort & Casino, ARIA Resort & Casino, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and Vdara Hotel & Spa for the 36th annual Virtuoso Travel Week. It is the must-attend gathering for the world’s best travel companies and the industry’s most influential travel agencies and advisors, who come together to exchange ideas, strengthen relationships and determine what’s new and next in luxury travel. Dubbed the Fashion Week of Travel, Virtuoso Travel Week focuses on...
Coastal Mississippi gets ready for fall with new attractions, stays
As the flurry of summer activity gives way to fall, Coastal Mississippi's 62 miles of shoreline transforms into a haven of autumnal wonder with a rich array of offerings along the picturesque shores – from leisurely beach strolls to new boutique stays and recently opened elegant dining options – there's so much more to explore. Coastal Mississippi's three coastal counties are filled with southern hospitality, rich history, and vibrant community spirit. "This fall, we're thrilled to offer an array of new developments and happenings for travellers," said Judy Young, CEO of...
Rosewood announces Caribbean expansion with Rosewood Exuma
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has named Exuma as the latest addition to the brand's Caribbean portfolio. Rosewood Exuma will offer a private island experience that will fuse together the best of both ultra-luxury and adventure travel. Imagined in partnership with Yntegra Group, a Miami-based private investment company, the new development will advance Rosewood's evolution as a global leader in luxury lifestyle along with Yntegra's long-term strategic vision of unlocking the unrealized investment and economic potential of the Exumas region. About Rosewood Exuma Situated on a...
Visit Montana launches new road trip itineraries to see fall colours
As travellers continue to seek out "slow travel" and plan affordable road trips, fall is the perfect time to explore Montana's open roads, lesser-known small towns and scenic landscapes that avoid the crowds. Seasonal experiences available to visitors this fall include: Wildlife viewing and salmon fishing in Missouri River Country: Anglers, hunters and wildlife enthusiasts flock to the wilderness areas in and around Fort Peck Lake to marvel at elk and test their luck catching Chinook salmon, both of which become most prevalent this time of the year. Celebrate spooky season...
Exploring Greenland aboard National Geographic Resolution
Baxter Media's Mitchell McClung was on board National Geographic Resolution for Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic’s recent Travel Advisory Board Fam trip of Western Greenland. Lindblad Expeditions first pioneered private citizen expeditions to Antarctica in 1966, followed by its first private group to the Galapagos in 1967. As a leader in expedition cruising, Lindblad is now turning to its Travel Advisory Board to address the needs and concerns of the travel trade. Lindblad launched National Geographic Resolution in 2021, joining its sister ship, Endurance, to explore...
New data shows Caribbean making rapid recovery after Hurrican Beryl
Tourism in the Caribbean has shown its resilience in the wake of Hurricane Beryl, with new data revealing a rapid rebound in travel bookings. Despite the initial impact of the storm, which made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane in the Grenadines on July 1, the region has experienced a remarkable turnaround, driven particularly by its largest market, the United States. Comprehensive air travel data from ForwardKeys, analyzed in collaboration with the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA), reveals a swift rebound in tourism, most notably from the United States. An...