Destinations
A Milestone For LA
Los Angeles reached a historic milestone in 2018, welcoming 50 million visitors for the first time ever and accomplishing the destination's ambitious tourism goal two years early. The new record is 1.5 million visitors higher than 2017's total -- a 3.1% increase -- marking the eighth-consecutive year of tourism growth for Los Angeles. In surpassing 50 million total visitors, Los Angeles set new tourism records for domestic and international visitation, hosting an estimated 42.5 million domestic visitors (3% increase) and 7.5 million international visitors (3.6% increase). LA's...
Chicago Posts Record Tourism Results
Chicago welcomed over 57.6 million visitors in 2018 – a 4.3% increase over 2017. Commenting on the record results, Chicago mayor, Rahm Emanuel said that: “When it comes to attracting tourists and business travellers, Chicago can go toe-to-toe with any city in the world.” The mayor noted that: By continuing to set new tourism records and bringing millions more people to Chicago every year, we are creating jobs and economic opportunities that reach every neighbourhood.” Annual visitor projections released by Choose Chicago were fueled by a growth of 4.4% in domestic...
Welcome To ATF 2019
The renowned scenery of Ha Long Bay on the northern coast of Vietnam was the highlight of day one of this year's edition of the Asean Tourism Forum (ATF), reports Press Today's Ted Davis who is attending the show. Tour operators, tourism product buyers and others boarded double-deck day-cruise boats for half-day sailings around Ha Long Bay, to see the dramatic limestone rocks and cliffs that define the scenery. The UNESCO-certified region is Vietnam's top natural attraction and draws thousands of visitors from around the world. Adjoining the bay is Ha Long City, which is serving as...
Tour East Responds To China Travel Advisory
Tour East Holidays – a subsidiary of CTEH – said it will refund deposits in full to customers who decide to cancel or postpone their upcoming tours with the company to China. The company's decision comes in the wake of the Canadian government's decision on Jan. 14, 2019, to upgrade its Travel Advisory to China for Canadian citizens to “Risk Level.” Risk Level warns Canadian travellers that they face “risk of arbitrary enforcement of local laws” should they travel to a country that has been identified as Risk Level. Annie Tsu, CTEH's president and CEO, said: “We...
A Sunwing Celebration
Following last year's immensely successful opening of Royalton Bavaro Resort and Spa and in anticipation of the grand opening of Cancun's hottest new luxury resort, Royalton Cancun Resort and Spa later this month, Sunwing is offering 4X STAR points (that convert to cash) on all new bookings to this beachside resort, located in the Hotel Zone just steps from world-class shopping and nightlife. Customers who book by Jan. 25, 2019, for departures between Feb. 1, 2019 and Oct. 31, 2019 can Vacation Better with a free oceanview room upgrade and receive a Luxury Junior Suite Oceanview for the...
Florida Goes On The Power Play
VISIT FLORIDA is touting the Power Play Parity Program, which Staci Mellman of VISIT FLORIDA's head office said during a Tuesday Toronto gathering offers “more than 100 great deals on travel” to her state for Canadians. The program – a partnership with Expedia – provides savings of 20% or more on hotels, attractions, rental cars and airfare, savings Mellman said amount to a “great opportunity” for people in this country to book a cheaper vacation. Details can be found at www.LoveFlorida.ca . The program comes at a time when Florida's tourist trade is on a roll, with...
Fun In The Sun With Club Med
Club Med has kicked off its Fun in the Sun Sale, with sale bookings available until Feb. 26, 2019. Between now and then, Canadian vacationers can take advantage of Club Med's best offerings for winter and spring holidays in a sunny destination starting at $1,649 per adult, which includes airfare and unbeatable perks. For select travel dates between now and Aug. 24, 2019, families and couples alike can enjoy staying at one of Club Med's top resorts in Mexico, Florida and the Caribbean, including Punta Cana, Cancun Yucatan, Ixtapa Pacific, Columbus Isle, Turkoise, Buccaneer's Creek and...
Listen To Voices Of Travel
The Okanagan Valley in British Columbia has become known as one of the best tourism destinations in Western Canada. Its largest city, Kelowna, has become the centre for so many of the attractions in the area. It has over 30 wineries and some of the best golf tracks in the country. It is the home of Canada's annual culinary championships and has become its own gastronomic centre, where chefs choose to go to practice their craft in one of the most scenic environments in Canada. It offers spectacular sunsets, beautiful beaches and boating, and farm to table options to satisfy most...