Destinations
Goway Unveils 2019 Idyllic Islands Brochure
Goway Travel has unveiled its new 2019-20 Idyllic Islands Brochure. This 52-page catalogue is North America’s most comprehensive travel guide to the world’s most Idyllic Islands, including Tahiti, Fiji, Cook Islands, Bali, Mauritius, Seychelles, Maldives and the islands of Greece and Croatia. Included are a range of resorts from boutique to ultra-luxury, boutique cruises, vacation packages and more. “This catalogue is a go-to guide for travellers seeking an incredible island retreat. Vacation ideas and resorts featured here have been carefully selected and are perfect for...
Rose Thanks Industry For JTB Support
The outgoing Canadian director of the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) in Canada used a Saturday night Toronto farewell party to thank the industry for working with the tourist board during his tenure. “Thank you all for the support you've given to the Jamaica Tourist Board during for the past seven years,” Philip Rose told the gathering. Rose's new position hasn't yet been announced, nor has there been any word on who his successor will be. Donovan White, director of the Jamaica Tourist Board, noted Jamaica-based Sandals helped with the event and at the subsequent showing of the...
Absolutely Amazing
A cloudy sky was not going to dispel the long anticipated ribbon cutting ceremony of Miami Beach's re-imagined 21st century Miami Beach Convention Center, reports Ilona Kauremszky, attending the event for Press Today. Last Tuesday key representatives from Florida's Miami-Dade County which consisted of two mayors: Miami-Dade County's Mayor Carlos Gimenez, Miami Beach's Mayor Dan Gelber, Arquitectonica architect Bernardo Fort-Brescia alongside other dignitaries rubbed shoulders for this ceremonial photo-op to commemorate the completion of a three year $620-million renovation and...
Mexico Says Thanks!
The director of the Mexico Tourism Board's Toronto office used a Thursday night Toronto party to thank some of those who have helped his homeland's tourism trade. Cesar Mendoza told the gathering of tour operator and airline representatives and others that he's appreciative of the support Mexican tourism has received from them. Mexico is hugely popular with Canadians and others and has been steadily been working its way up the list of the world's 10 most-visited countries. But Mendoza noted last night's party comes at a time when “rumours” are circulating about the fate of...
Canadian Agents Leave Their Mark At #GIVC2018
A strong showing of Canadian travel agents are on location in Riviera Maya this week for the 11th annual GIVC (Gourmet Inclusive Vacation Consultants) sales and marketing forum by Karisma Hotels & Resorts. Along with elaborate special events like Grease and Alice In Wonderland themed soirees, the educational program got underway yesterday (Dec. 6) at the El Dorado Royale, reports Press Today's Ann Ruppenstein from the GIVC event. “GIVC is about thanking and recognizing our agents,” said Marilyn Cairo, director of retail sales - North America for Karisma Hotels &...
When Selling Atlantis, ‘You’re Selling A Destination’
Management at Paradise Island, Bahamas' Atlantis resort isn't allowing the grass to grow under their feet. Melissa Alexander, the resort's director, leisure sales USA & Canada, told a Wednesday Toronto audience that the 171-acre retreat sees ongoing developments. “We literally are never stopping, we are constantly renovating,” she said of a property that amounts to “six different resorts” that offer guests choices ranging from budget to luxury. “We are accommodating every level of customer.” Among Altantis' attractions is what Alexander labelled a “141-acre...
Key West ‘Close To Perfect, Far From Normal’
Southern Florida is on the verge of re-entering the all-inclusive market. The Bungalows Key Largo resort – slated to open later this month in the Florida Keys' Key Largo – will be offering all-inclusive stays, becoming the only property in the area to do so, a spokeswoman for The Florida Keys & Key West, said during a Thursday Toronto gathering. Ashley Serrate told those on hand that the adults-only property will have 135 units, with each room being a bungalow, leading to the resort name. Southern Florida did have another property offering all-inclusive stays, but that...
It’s Easier To Discover Anguilla
Canadians will find that it is easier to discover Anguilla this winter. Beginning in November and continuing through February, Canadian airlines – including WestJet, Air Canada, Sunwing, and Air Transat – will be rolling out additional flights to Saint Martin's Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM). Saint Martin serves as the gateway to Anguilla, as the secluded destination does not receive direct flights or cruise ships and is instead accessible by ferry. Cardigan Connor, Anguilla's Parliamentary Secretary for Tourism and Sports, said, “We're thrilled that more...