Destinations
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...
Popular Bora Bora Resort Set to Reopen
Goway is advising agents that after being closed for extensive renovations, in which the accommodation was upgraded and 28 overwater bungalows added, Tahiti's popular Bora Bora Pearl Beach Resort & Spa will reopen in 2020. According to officials, once fully open, Bora Bora Pearl Beach Resort & Spa will have undergone a complete renovation that upgrades the facilities while keeping the distinct style and architecture that has given the Pearl Resorts of the Islands of Tahiti their soul and personality. The resort will begin to welcome travellers as of April 27, beginning with...
Agents Hopping On St. Vincent and the Grenadines
St. Vincent and the Grenadines Tourism Authority recently hosted a group of Canadian travel agents on a seven-day, multi-island FAM led by Shelley John, director of sales for Canada. The Caribbean destination is home to a collection of 32 islands and cays which have been welcoming more Canadians than ever before this past year. South of the largest island of St. Vincent, the Grenadines are strung across 40 miles of tranquil waters. The FAM hosted agents for a day of site inspections across the main island of St. Vincent before heading out on an island hopping adventure through the...