Destinations
Hilton Expands Presence in Central America
Hilton has announced the signing of an agreement to debut a Hilton Hotels & Resorts hotel in El Salvador. The 198-room Hilton San Salvador is scheduled to open in July 2020, representing a new country for Hilton’s growing portfolio of 160 hotels and resorts welcoming guests across the Caribbean and Latin America. Officially forming part of the World Trade Center Complex, Hilton San Salvador is owned and developed by Grupo Agrisal, and will welcome guests to the country’s capital, known for its black-sand beaches, surfing and vibrant nightlife. “Welcoming more than two...
TIAC, Destination Canada Search For Solutions
A strongly worded call for federal government funding to support Canada’s travel and tourism industries during the COVID-19 virus crisis was announced by the Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) last week. During a webinar by Destination Canada, TIAC president and CEO Charlotte Bell expressed deep concerns for the future of these industries, and to appeal for government financial assistance, reports Ted Davis in this week’s digital edition of Canadian Travel Press. “Outside of the health sector, Canada’s tourism and travel industry is the most severely impacted...
A Humanitarian Crisis
In a powerful, and personal, message, Holland America Line president, Orlando Ashford asks the question that we should all be asking ourselves today: “During a time when we’re afraid to go out, fearful of others as possible COVID-19 carriers, how do we ensure we continue acting in ways consistent with our common human dignity?” What follows is Ashford’s message to the world, it is one that we should all read and remember. Ashford writes: “The coronavirus (COVID-19) has run rampant through neighbourhoods, businesses and nations, catching us all off...
COVID-19 UPDATE: HAL, MSC, Transat, Cunard And More
Holland America, MSC, Rocky Mountaineer, Cunard, Carnival extend their service pause; a "Hapi" message from the Solomon Islands; a new video from the U.S. Virgin Islands; SAA; Shep; and more. Holland America Extends Pause Holland America is advising that due to the continued port closures and travel restrictions surrounding global health concerns, it’s extending its pause of global cruise operations for an additional 30 days, cancelling sailings scheduled to depart through May 14, 2020. Guests currently booked on cruises from April 14 through May 14 and their travel advisors...
Calling All Agents! Vote in Agents’ Choice
With just a few days left, now is the time to vote in Agents' Choice. From airline to tour operator to cruise line to car rental company, and everything in between, vote for all your 2020 favourites in 40+ categories before it’s too late. Proudly sponsored by Collette, Manulife, Trafalgar, Uniworld, and WestJet, agents who vote will be entered in a draw to win one of five fantastic prizes. Results will be announced in the special Agents’ Choice double-issue of Canadian Travel Press / Travel Courier. Baxter Media's annual Agents' Choice Readership Survey is Canada's original,...
Grand Bahama: Put It On The Bucket List
The ongoing global COVID-19 pandemic has unfortunately made it impossible to travel right now. But that doesn’t mean it’s time to stop dreaming, to stop plotting a big comeback adventure. Although it may feel like a long ways away, eventually coronavirus will be a distant memory, and when that time comes, the latest edition of Travel Courier uncovers why Grand Bahama Island should top the list of where to go next... Keith Cooper jokingly refers to himself as the pied piper of stingrays, but it’s not far from the truth. As he steps off the boat at Sandy Cay, a small sandbar...
Rancho San Lucas Debuts New Greg Norman Course
Rancho San Lucas, an 834-acre resort and residential community fronting a 1.2-mile stretch of beach on the Pacific Ocean 15 minutes from Cabo San Lucas, Mexico recently celebrated the official grand opening of the Greg Norman Signature golf course and Rancho San Lucas Golf Club. The course is the showpiece of the resort and further positions Los Cabos as one of the top golf destinations in the world. Inspired by the native terrain and featuring panoramic views, the Greg Norman Signature course at Rancho San Lucas is a versatile 7,210-yard, par-72 course laid out within earshot of...
AmaDahlia to Sail Egypt’s Nile in September 2021
AmaWaterways reports its 25th river cruise ship, the new AmaDahlia, is scheduled to set sail on Egypt’s legendary Nile River beginning September 2021. The 11-night cruise and land adventure includes a seven-night round trip river cruise from Luxor and is paired with three nights pre- and one night post-cruise stays in historic Cairo at the five-star Four Seasons, Cairo at The First Residence. This immersive Secrets of Egypt & Nile itinerary will provide travellers a unique opportunity to experience the ancient wonders of Egypt, while embraced in the luxurious, warm and...