Destinations
Expo 2020 Dubai: The Greatest Show On Earth
One of the first things that Sumathi Ramanathan will tell you about Expo 2020 Dubai is that it's going to be the “greatest show on earth.” Ramanathan, global destination marketing director for Expo 2020 Dubai, spoke with Canadian Travel Press recently, offering a range of insights on what visitors can expect from the mega event that will open in Dubai in October 2020. “It's an exciting time for Dubai,” Ramanathan said, “The campaign is going to launch very soon and it's called “Expo 2020 Dubai: The Greatest Show On Earth” and we truly promise the greatest destination...
Linking Portugal and Israel
What do Portugal and Israel have in common? While at the outset they may seem like very different destinations, the two countries are joining efforts to promote their tourism offers within the North American market. “It's two countries that complement each other. One of the key products that we want to start discussing is the Jewish heritage, Jewish legacy in Portugal so we've been trying to develop that,” William Delgado, country manager, Canada of the Portuguese National Tourist Office, told PressToday at a Toronto gathering yesterday (Oct. 28). “Israel, they want to promote...
Hawks Cay Calls On Canadians
Florida Keys resident and Montreal transplant Sheldon Suga is hoping for snow in the forecast. “We hope you have a really cold winter,” the VP managing director for Hawks Cay Resort said last night (Oct. 28) from the 54th floor of the private dining room at Canoe restaurant. “When the weather drops, there's a surge of interest in our resort.” The 60-acre Florida Keys property on Duck Key Island underwent a US$50 million renovation last year in the wake of Hurricane Irma, which Suga said gave them the opportunity to modernize the 177 room resort. Suga said the resort prides...
Griffith Leaving BTMI
William 'Billy' Griffith is leaving his post as CEO of Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. effective Dec. 31, 2019, giving BTMI an opportunity to recruit a new leader and ensure a smooth transition as his contract comes to an end. Chairman of the Board, Sunil Chatrani, thanked Griffith for his significant contribution to the organization since its inception in 2014 and wished him the best in his future endeavours. Chatrani added that the search for a new CEO will commence immediately as the organization transitions into a public/private sector partnership (PPP). Speaking on his...
Fabulous Fam For Flanders Contest Winner
Michele Fabian from Northstar Travel & Associates in Kitchener, ON was the lucky winner of the Flanders contest that captured a wide interest across the Canada this summer. Fabian embarked on a one week FAM to Flanders in October. She was truly surprised by the extent and quality of experiences in the destination. The FAM trip took guests from Mechelen, Ghent, Bruges, Antwerp and Brussels. Participants saw famous squares and plazas like the Grand Place in Brussels (see photo), Flemish artwork from the Northern Renaissance and enjoyed exquisite cuisines and Belgian...
WestJet Connects Vancouver And Cranbrook
WestJet's regional air service, WestJet Link celebrated the expansion of its services following its inaugural flight between the airline's hub in Vancouver and Cranbrook, B.C. Brian Znotins, WestJet vice-president network planning and alliances, said: “Guests now have better access and more convenient options for travel to and from the interior of British Columbia. Whether travelling for business or leisure, this new route gives guests the option to connect through our hub in Vancouver to destinations across our global network, including London U.K. on our Dreamliner." Since its...
The Palm Beaches – Not Just For The Rich & Famous
With the fourth wealthiest zip code in the country according to Bloomberg's 2019 Ultimate Zip Codes report based on IRS data, it's no surprise that Palm Beach, Florida continues to be associated as a destination for the rich and famous, reports assistant editor Ann Ruppenstein in this week's Travel Courier Digital edition. Rod Stewart, Howard Stern, Celine Dion and James Patterson are just a few of the celebrities who have homes in the area and then there's also the infamous Mar-a-Lago property owned by Donald Trump. As she continued to ramble off the list of A-listers and real...
Universal’s ‘Bourne Stuntacular’ to Debut in Spring
Universal Orlando Resort has revealed that The Bourne Stuntacular will debut at Universal Studios Florida in spring 2020. According to officials, the cutting-edge live-action stunt show based on Universal Pictures’ blockbuster Bourne film franchise will blur the lines between stage and cinema in a hybrid form of entertainment that has never been seen before. The Bourne Stuntacular will follow the character of Jason Bourne around the globe as sinister characters pursue him. Everything fans have come to expect from the action-packed Bourne film franchise – thrilling chase scenes,...