Destinations
Hawaiian Culture Grows At Kā‘anapali Hotel
The popular Kā‘anapali Beach Hotel, known as “Hawai‘i’s most Hawaiian hotel,” has announced the launch of the “Kealaula” project, which will further enhance the presence of Hawaiian culture throughout the property. Launching in spring 2020, the US$65 million property renaissance will feature transformative enhancements, such as a significant redesign to the 180-room Kauaʻi wing and a refresh of the sweeping courtyard, including the introduction of more native Hawaiian plants. Each room within the Kauaʻi wing will be upgraded and infused with modern design elements,...
Hawai‘i 2019 Visitor Stats Look Strong
Hawai‘i tourism authorities have tabulated the year-end visitor statistics for 2019, and the state of the industry on the Aloha islands is looking healthy. Visitors to the Hawaiian Islands spent US$17.75 billion in 2019, an increase of 1.4% compared to 2018, according to preliminary year-end statistics released by the Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA). Visitor spending includes lodging, interisland airfare, shopping, food, car rental and other expenses while in Hawai‘i. In 2019, visitor spending increased from the U.S. West (+5.9% to US$6.98 billion), U.S. East (+3.6% to US$4.69...
Anniversary Deals By Trump Hotel Waikiki
The 10th anniversary of the Trump International Hotel Waikiki was actually in 2019, but a vacation offer to mark that occasion continues to be available well into 2020. The "Celebrating 10 Years of Trump Waikiki" anniversary package includes accommodations in a one-, two- or three-bedroom suite; a bottle of champagne with Trump logo keepsake champagne flute glasses; a 60-minute customized massage treatment for two at The Spa at Trump; and private chauffeured round-trip ground transportation from the airport. The offer has a three-night minimum stay requirement and is subject to...
Miami Heat
Tourism officials from Miami brought a little warmth to Toronto last night, hosting a VIP appreciation dinner at Jump Restaurant to thank trade partners for helping the Florida hot-spot to continue seeing rising numbers from Canada. The hosts included representatives from the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau and Sunny Isles Beach Tourism, as well as several Miami-area hotel reps. Judith Patron-Fernandez, director of travel industry sales for Canada with the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau, told PressToday that despite the exchange rate and political...
Flair Expands East
Flair Airlines reports its 2020 summer schedule will expand service into Eastern and Atlantic Canada starting in May. New destinations include Ottawa, Saint John, NB, Charlottetown, PEI, as well as a return to Halifax. Sarah Riches, director of commercial for Flair Airlines, commented, “Our mission is to make air travel accessible, affordable and desirable for all. Eastern and Atlantic Canada have long been plagued by high airfares and undesirable service. Simply put, they have been paying too much for too little and we believe its time for change.” In addition to their new...
Discover Jamaica With Air Transat
Air Transat is inviting Canadians to discover Jamaica with Nadia, a marketing specialist at Transat. Through videos and social media posts, the vacationer -- who has been with the company for 13 years and has visited the Caribbean country annually for the past 10 years -- reveals her fab finds and favourite spots at this destination known for its tasty gastronomy, lush nature and welcoming locals. This is the latest installment in the Vacation Experts series launched in 2017. The series encourages travellers to go off the beaten path by offering tips from an employee with special ties...
Have You Voted Yet?
Baxter Media is calling on all Canadian travel agents to vote in the annual Agents' Choice Readership Survey. Because no one knows travel better than travel agents. The survey asks agents to vote for their favourite suppliers, destinations, brands, and services in more than 40 categories. All those who vote will be entered into a draw to win one of these five fantastic prizes: A delightful discovery tour through the sights, sounds, and tastes of 'The Big Easy' on Collette's six-day Spotlight to New Orleans tour for two. A $250 Visa gift card from Manulife. Uncover Roman...
JNTO Canada Launches e-Learning Program
The Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) Canada has introduced a new Japan Travel e-Learning Program for Canadian travel agents. The program aims to equip agents with a superior knowledge of Japan so that they are better able to showcase the appeals of this world-class destination to Canadian travellers. Course content includes major Japanese attractions, transportation tips, seasonal hotspots, suggested itineraries, must-try regional cuisine and more. Agents are now able to register for Course 1. Agents will receive a Japan Travel Advisor certificate after successful...