Destinations
Welcome To 2020
In a message to the travel industry, the president of the Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA), Patricia Affonso-Dass writes: “I especially love the turn of year as it provides a wonderful opportunity not just to look back and take stock of the year that has passed, but more importantly to look to the year that lies ahead. We have much to be proud of for the way in which our industry and our association has taken up the challenges of the past year and successfully folded them into an optimistic canvas for the New Year. I'm truly heartened by the incredible sense of giving...
Explore The Wonders Of Japan
There's no doubt that Japan has a lot to offer visitors, consider the fact that its incredible cuisine consistently ranks amongst the world’s finest; its cities are dichotomous marvels of both tradition and modernity; and its cultural exports continue to find fans across the globe. As tourist interest in Japan continues to grow, the destination has put together a wide range of attractions that include everything from art exhibits to a living recreation of 17th century Japan. The following are just a few examples of what Japan has to offer its visitors: Walk among the Samurai at...
PATA Heads To Leshan In 2020
The PATA Travel Mart 2020 will take place in Leshan, Sichuan, China from Sept 3 to Sept. 6 and the event will be hosted by the Leshan Culture, Radio, Television and Tourism Bureau. PATA CEO Dr. Mario Hardy said: “We are delighted to be returning to Leshan, Sichuan, China for PATA Travel Mart 2020, having previously worked closely with our various partners to organize the PATA Annual Summit 2015, as well as the annual Emei Global Summit.” Hardy continued: “With its rich culture and beautiful natural landscapes, tt is the perfect setting for people to access decision makers,...
Canada Sizzles For Cuba In 2019
The Cuba Tourist Board reports that Canadian visitors to Cuba have surpassed last year’s arrival numbers. In December, Cuba announced that it had officially welcomed over a million Canadian visitors through the 2019 travel season, which it has now exceeded by 112,144. Lessner Gomez, director of the Cuba Tourist Board, commented: “2019 was an exciting year for Cuba with the Havana 500 celebrations, and the heightened excitement and energy still continues. We look forward to welcoming even more of our Canadian friends to Cuba in 2020 and to share Cuba’s unique spirit and soul as...
Get Ready For Caribbean Travel Marketplace
The 2020 edition of Caribbean Travel Marketplace – set for the Bahamas from Jan. 21 to Jan. 23, 2020 -- is generating lots of buzz and excitement, with officials reporting strong registration pace for the event. Frank Comito, CEO and director general of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA), reported that the region's largest and longest-standing tourism marketing event has confirmed close to 500 supplier delegates from more than 170 supplier companies to date. Said Comito: “Based on the registration pace we are witnessing, we expect to see a continuing surge in...
Celebrate New Year’s At Niagara Falls
Niagara Parks and the City of Niagara Falls, along with its Niagara Falls New Year's Eve event partners, invite the public to join the celebrations and be part of one of Canada’s longest running New Year’s Eve festivities and concert series, taking place in Queen Victoria Park. Featuring two spectacular fireworks displays at 9:15 p.m. (sponsored by Tim Hortons) and midnight, the highly anticipated free outdoor concert kicks off at 8:30 p.m. with an all-star lineup, including one of Canada’s most celebrated musicians – Bryan Adams - as well as Juno Award-winning, multi-platinum...
Sunwing Takes Off To Grand Cayman
Sunwing has announced the addition of a seasonal flight service to the island of Grand Cayman for the very first time. Direct flights from Toronto will operate on Sundays from Feb. 2, 2020 until May 3, 2020, inclusive. The largest of the Cayman Islands in the Caribbean, Grand Cayman is home to breathtaking white-sand beaches, picturesque tropical landscapes and a gourmet culinary scene. Vacationers can spend their days soaking up the sun on the shores of Seven Mile Beach, snorkelling or scuba diving among colourful coral reefs and indulging in world-class dishes at five-star...
San Francisco Set For Major Celebration
An illuminated 150-foot observation wheel is among the attractions being planned for Golden Gate Park’s 150th anniversary in 2020. The wheel will provide riders with sweeping views from the ocean to downtown San Francisco. The observation wheel will launch on April 4 and operate through March 1, 2021. It is planned for Golden Gate Park’s Music Concourse, the outdoor plaza near the de Young Museum, the California Academy of Sciences, and the Japanese Tea Garden. The wheel features 36 fully enclosed, climate-controlled gondolas that each seat six passengers. It was previously...