Destinations
The Circle Of Life
Goway says its Kenya-bound clients can see the very creatures that are “Simba-lic” of African wildlife. The tour operator joined with the Kenyan Tourist Board in hosting a Monday showing of the remake of Walt Disney's The Lion King, the story of a young lion cub called Simba who eventually rises to lead his pride. And, Goway's Moira Smith told the gathering, lions, elephants, giraffes and other wildlife can be spotted on safaris in Kenya, which has 25,000 animal species and 11% of the world's bird species. Indeed, the country has “unsurpassed wildlife [viewing]...
Cunard’s Queen Mary 2, Queen Elizabeth Meet in Halifax
Luxury cruise line Cunard’s flagship liner Queen Mary 2 had a rare meeting with sister ship Queen Elizabeth in Halifax Friday (July 26), making for a spectacular sailaway. Halifax is the birthplace of the company’s founder Sir Samuel Cunard. The meeting was arranged in celebration of Zita Cobb and Sandra Greer, this year’s recipients of the Samuel Cunard Prize for Vision, Courage and Creativity and The Innovative Spirit Award, respectively. The Samuel Cunard Award for Vision, Courage and Creativity was inaugurated in 2015 to celebrate the company’s 175th Anniversary in the...
The Luck Of The Irish
Congratulations to Jenni Berg, national business development executive, Contiki Holidays (seen in the photo); Kit Neil, senior travel designer, Tully Luxury Travel; and Rod Hanna, director of sales – Canada, Saint Lucia Tourism Authority. Each was an attendee at this year's Agents' Choice Awards Gala and each was the lucky recipient of a gift basket courtesy of Agents' Choice Awards Gala after-party sponsor Tourism Ireland. All in attendance at the after-party were entered in a draw to win one of three baskets filled with Ireland's favourite trinkets, tokens, and treats. Subscribe...
Explore Asia With Trafalgar In 2020-2021
Trafalgar has released details of its 2020/2021 Asia itineraries, adding nine new trips that build on the customer demand for more itineraries that uncover the real Asia. With Trafalgar now offering a total of 32 trips across nine countries, each itinerary offers exclusive experiences to meet, dine and celebrate with the friendly locals that bring each destination to life while ticking off all their Asia must-sees along the way. In addition to offering clients the truly unique experiences Trafalgar has become known for, the brand continues to stay true to its commitment to using...
Lost Vegas: Burton Exhibition Coming to Neon Museum
A large-scale exhibition featuring the work of renowned American film director, producer, artist, writer and animator Tim Burton is coming to Las Vegas. Opening Oct. 15 and on view through Feb. 15, 2020, Lost Vegas: Tim Burton @ The Neon Museum will comprise of sculptural and digital installations celebrating Burton’s link to Las Vegas’ historical neon heritage. These artworks, many of which will be site-specific creations, will play with the museum’s landmark sign collection, which was prominently featured in Burton’s film Mars Attacks! With a gift of $250,000, the Las...
Set Sail With Barbados On The Water
Barbados will be celebrating its rich culture in Toronto over a weekend-long festival at Toronto's Harbourfront Centre. From Aug. 16 to Aug. 18, 2019, attendees can enjoy the free festival Barbados on the Water, produced by Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. and Harbourfront Centre. Showcasing the best tastes, sights and sounds of Barbados, the festivities include live entertainment, rum and culinary delights, wellness experiences, family-friendly arts and crafts, a fashion show and a ticketed comedy show. The festival highlights Barbados' 2019 Year of Wellness and Soft Adventure,...
Jamaica Takes The Lead On Climate Change
Climate change is no longer a future event for tourism - it is altering the decisions of today's travellers. The world observed the immediate impacts of climate change most recently in 2017 when Hurricanes Irma and Maria caused severe destruction to several islands. As tourism is a top economic driver throughout the Caribbean, and the majority of tourism activities are centred around experiencing its natural beauty, that devastation led Jamaica to take action in building resilience in the region, starting with the Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre, and an...
ETC Study Explores Travellers’ Passions
According to the European Travel Commission's (ETC) latest research – “Tourism Passion Communities – there's no doubt that interests and hobbies are a significant factor when it comes to the selection of a travel destination. Aimed at providing a better understanding of the key passion groups and their main drivers, travel habits and paths to book a trip, the ETC's analysis uncovers the connection between European travel experiences and travellers' interests or hobbies. In-depth knowledge of visitors' psychographic characteristics (i.e. motivations, aspirations, behaviour,...