Destinations
Cunard Unveils Alaska Collection
Luxury cruise line Cunard has unveiled its Winter 2022 and Alaska 2021 collection of voyages, highlighted with the three Queens each sailing to world renowned locations, calling at 93 ports in 42 countries with 14 overnight stays. Flagship Queen Mary 2 will escape the cold in early 2022, sailing on a grand Caribbean and South American adventure; with options to depart from Hamburg, Southampton or New York. The voyage will commence with the most iconic of voyages, transatlantic crossing, before following the sun, taking in the Eastern Caribbean, Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina and Chile....
Yucatan Hosting Tianguis in 2020
The State of Yucatán is working on the final details of the 45th edition of Mexico's annual Tianguis Turístico (TT2020) tourism trade event which promises to be an innovative, dynamic and highly efficient iteration. For three days, TT2020 will bring together suppliers of the Mexican tourism industry and buyers from more than 40 countries. It will take place from March 22-25 in Mérida, the Yucatecan capital at the Siglo XXI Convention and Exhibition Center. The aim of the annual event is to promote and sell Mexico as a unique destination thanks to its history, culture and natural...
SAT, United Celebrate New Cape Town Service
South African Tourism (SAT) in partnership with United Airlines recently celebrated the new direct service between New York/Newark Liberty International Airport and Cape Town International Airport. United will be the only carrier to serve the route from United States and began operating nonstop three-times weekly flights to Cape Town on Dec. 15. To mark the inauguration of flights, a celebration was held at Newark Liberty International Airport and it featured traditional South African dancers from Bongi Duma Productions, along with hors d’oeuvres, wine and music. Special guests in...
Niagara Hosts Snow Globe Soirée
Wine enthusiasts and foodies are buzzing about an all-new pop-up experience coming to Niagara Falls this winter that blends Niagara’s world-class wines, wine country cuisine and one of the globe’s most spectacular views with one of the hottest dining trends on the planet. The Snow Globe Soirée, which runs from Jan. 16 through Feb. 16, invites diners to step inside their very own clear dining dome set atop Niagara Falls to enjoy a three-course meal prepared by one of Niagara’s top chefs paired with a selection of Niagara VQA wines. The Snow Globe Soirée Domed Dining Village...
Refurbishment of Riu Palace Riviera Maya Complete
RIU Hotels & Resorts has finished the complete refurbishment of the Riu Palace Riviera Maya hotel in Playa del Carmen. The five-star beachfront hotel has seen a complete overhaul of the outside areas and refurbishment of the communal areas and rooms. RIU has a new style that it has been introducing in all of its refits and building work that can be appreciated in the refurbishment, although the hotel still displays “the same majesty that it has been known for since it opened in 2006.” Post-refurbishment, the Riu Palace Riviera Maya has 460 rooms, four swimming pools, six...
Step Back In Time On New NYC Tour
Fans of Amazon Prime’s The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel can step back in time with On Location Tours' new bus tour, Mrs. Maisel’s Marvelous Tour of New York City. The 2.5-hour guided bus tour highlights some historic and popular New York City landmarks featured in all three seasons of the Emmy Award winning series. The tour kicks off near the famous B. Altman’s on Fifth Avenue where Midge Maisel (Rachel Brosnahan) goes to work in Season One. Other famous NYC landmarks featured on the tour include The National Arts Club, Old Town Bar, The Gaslight Café, Café Reggio and The Village...
Atlantic Canada’s Largest Winterfest is Back
Jack Frost Winterfest, Atlantic Canada's largest winter festival, is back and slated to take place all throughout downtown Charlottetown, PEI, Feb. 14-17. To celebrate its 15th anniversary, organizers are working hard to surprise visitors with a very unique edition. This year, Jack Frost's magic is being spread over five different downtown venues – the Snow Kingdom at Confederation Landing, the Indoor Playland at The Delta/PEI Convention Centre, Onstage children’s shows at Confederation Centre of the Arts, a Warm-Up Zone with local food, drinks and crafts at the Founders’ Food...
Embassy Suites Expands Portfolio
Embassy Suites by Hilton has opened a property in Knoxville, Tenn. The newly built Embassy Suites by Hilton Knoxville Downtown is located less than two miles from the Knoxville Convention Center, Neyland Stadium, Tennessee Theatre, Knoxville Museum of Art, Zoo Knoxville and University of Tennessee Knoxville, ideal for business travellers, football fans and leisure guests. The hotel offers 176 suites, including Embassy Suites by Hilton’s traditional upscale two-room suites, as well as Hilton’s revolutionary Five Feet to Fitness suites, which empower guests to work out in the...