Destinations
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...
Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve Puerto Rico Opens
The “new” Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve Puerto Rico, notably situated in Rio Grande, has reopened following a multi-million-dollar refurbishment. Framed against the backdrop of the island’s serene northeast coast and the El Yunque National Forest, the 579-room property completed its transformation in August 2019 encompassing a full resort redesign. “Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve Puerto Rico was designed to deliver high-touch service for a seamless, stress-free experience,” said Dave Johnson, chairman and CEO at Aimbridge Hospitality. “We aim to centre on the guest’s...
ExploreGB Show Set for May in Belfast
The annual flagship travel trade event by VisitBritain, welcoming product buyers and media from around the world, has been scheduled for May 2020 in Belfast. The “Explore Great Britain (GB) and Northern Ireland” trade show and conference will be held in Belfast at the International Convention Centre (ICC) Belfast, from May 18 to 20. The show is also known as ExploreGB. Hundreds of international buyers will meet travel industry suppliers from across England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland to do business. The buyers will arrive from the UK’s...
Sustainable Tourism Offers Opportunity
The European tourism sector continues to register growth in the number of international tourist arrivals largely due to the presence of plenty of business and leisure opportunities. However, the looming ‘no deal’ Brexit and a sluggish global economy cannot be discounted and the real opportunity lies in involving all stakeholders to develop sustainable and inclusive tourism, GlobalData says. According to the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the number of international tourist arrivals in Europe reached 713 million in 2018, a 6% increase over 2017. Aditi Dutta...
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...