Destinations
Make the connection in 2026 and discover Puerto Rico
In 2026, as global travel continues to move away from surface-level sightseeing toward deeper cultural connection, Puerto Rico stands out as a destination shaped by its people, history, and living traditions. Guided by the Boricua philosophy, travel is rooted in authenticity, where visitors don’t just observe local life, they become a part of it. Blending rich cultural heritage with natural beauty, vibrant cities, and a growing focus on sustainability, Puerto Rico offers an experience that feels current, meaningful and unmistakably real. Every journey is layered with story, place,...
Ko Olina, O‘ahu’s Sunny Leeward Coast, makes the perfect escape
Ko Olina Resort on O‘ahu’s west coast offers a winter experience defined by sunshine, open space, calm waters, and seasonal moments found nowhere else in Hawai‘i. Ideal for winter travellers seeking warmth without crowds, Ko Olina pairs natural beauty with culture, wellness, and family-friendly adventure. Here are three reasons it stands out as a winter destination in Hawai‘i: Watch Humpback Whales Return to Hawaiian Waters December–April marks the return of humpback whales to Hawaiian waters. From Ko Olina Marina, visitors can join small-group whale-watching...
Grenada Tourism Authority unveils its plans for 2026
The Grenada Tourism Authority (GTA) has released its 2026 Global Marketing Strategy to public and private sector partners, unveiling a strengthened, future-focused plan designed to enhance destination competitiveness and encourage deeper community participation across the tri-island state. The stakeholder sessions brought together representatives from government ministries, tourism businesses, community groups, and service providers. The presentations reaffirmed the Authority’s commitment to transparency and alignment, ensuring that stakeholders understand and contribute to the...
Curaçao continues to post solid results in 2025
Curaçao continues to turn in a strong tourism performance in 2025, with the Curaçao Tourist Board reporting a solid 9% growth in stayover arrivals in November 2025 (compared to the same month in 2024). In all, a total of 65,378 stayover visitors were welcomed in November 2025. Performance by region was positive from South America, North America and Europe. South America recorded a 21% increase in arrivals, North America grew by 19%, and Europe increased by 4% compared to November 2024. In contrast, the Caribbean region recorded a decline of 27%. In absolute numbers, Europe...
Los Cabos sees Canadian demand reach record levels
Canada has emerged as one of the strongest-performing international growth markets for Los Cabos. Canadian visitation is projected to reach approximately 240,000 arrivals in 2025, representing a 20% year-over-year increase and marking the destination’s strongest performance from Canada to date. That growth reflects sustained demand across the country, with Western Canada continuing to provide a strong foundation while Ontario and Québec play an increasingly important role in driving incremental growth. Rodrigo Esponda, Managing Director of the Los Cabos Tourism Board,...
Mexico reports strong January to October 2025 visitor results
Between January and October 2025, Mexico welcomed 16.5 million international tourists by air, marking steady year-over-year growth and reaffirming the nation’s strength as a global travel destination. The results were announced by Mexico’s Secretary of Tourism Josefina Rodríguez Zamora. According to the latest data from the Ministry of the Interior’s Migration Policy Unit, Registry, and Identity of Persons, Mexico registered 16,571,000 international air arrivals during the first 10 months of the year. This represented the arrival of nearly 100,000 more tourists compared...
Santa Monica celebrates Route 66 centennial with song contest
Since 1946, a variety of performers have been singing the famous song about getting your kicks on Route 66, but now Santa Monica Travel & Tourism (SMTT) is launching the Route 66 Song Contest as part of the official kick-off of the iconic highway’s Centennial celebration in 2026. This creative competition invites Canadian songwriters and musicians over the age of 18 to submit an original song capturing the spirit of Santa Monica and its ties to the historic road for the chance to win $10,000.00 USD. As music speaks many languages, we invite artists based in the U.S.,...
WestJet giving Canadians what they want with launch of new Havana flights
Havana tourism officials have rolled out the red carpet for WestJet and its first passengers able to fly directly to the Cuban capital. The airline began Toronto-Havana service Thursday (Dec. 18) -- a welcome development for Cuban tourism authorities who have long been encouraging Canadians to visit a city known for its colonial architecture and lively cultural scene. A Cuban delegation shook hands with deplaning passengers upon arrival in Havana and those same passengers were greeted with free food and drinks, and musicians in the airport terminal, which was draped with Cuban and...