Destinations
Is Malta the Med’s New Hot Spot?
Statistics released by the Malta Tourism Authority (MTA) for inbound tourism for the first half of 2018 certainly support the idea that Malta is the new hot spot for North Americans in the Mediterranean. The sunny archipelago recorded 20,956 tourists, a 28.2% increase from the US market alone over the same January-June period last year, and 7,488 tourists, a 23.5% increase over the same period from Canada. Why is Malta trending in the North American market? Michelle Buttigieg, MTA representative for North America, says that it can be attributed to several factors. “An important...
Eurail Unveils New Czech Republic-Poland Pass
Travellers can now explore Eastern Europe in greater depth with Eurail’s latest Two Country Pass – the Czech Republic-Poland Pass. Travellers can discover Poland’s charming old towns and the Czech Republic's historic cities, including Prague (pictured), with one convenient Pass, which includes overnight travel available from Prague to Krakow and Warsaw on the EuroNight Czech Republic-Poland sleeper train. With the Pass, users can also travel directly from iconic cultural hubs, like Pilsen and Olomouc, to the Bieszczady Mountains, all while taking in the scenic landscapes of...
Golfers Win Travel Prizes at Mexico Classic
Bee Bee Prangchan of Uniglobe Travel won one of two grand prizes at the Mexico Golf Classic, held at the Mayfair Lakes Golf Course in Richmond, BC on Aug. 23. The tournament was co-sponsored by the Mexico Tourism Board and Puebla Tourism. Prangchan won a prize that was sponsored by AMResorts and WestJet. It includes two round trips tickets to Puerto Vallarta and seven nights of luxury accommodations at the all-inclusive Reflect Krystal Grand Nuevo Vallarta. A second grand prize was sponsored by Sunwing and Velas Resorts and included two round trip air seats onboard Sunwing...
Book Trafalgar Early And Save With ACV
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) has launched an Early Booking Bonus for Trafalgar Guided Vacations in Europe, offering savings up to $ 1,500 per couple. Until Nov. 18, agents' clients will also receive free standard seat selection plus an additional $50 optional experience credit voucher when booking an authentic European escapes with Trafalgar for travel between Jan. 1 and Nov. 2, 2019. Trafalgar trips with Air Canada Vacations include round-trip flights, hotel accommodation and select meals, air-conditioned coach equipped with WiFi, the services of Travel Directors and Local...
Discovering The Wonders Of Okinawa
Travellers who are destined for an Asian retail therapy mission to cities like Taipei, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Tokyo can also consider including a quiet island stopover in the immediate vicinity. Okinawa is that island, a place that is only now starting to achieve some tourism visibility in North America, reports western editor, Ted Davis in this week's digital edition of Travel Courier. Given its location at the virtual crossroads of Japan and China, Okinawa is much better known as a leisure/beach destination in the surrounding Asia region. Travellers from Japan, China, Hong Kong and...
DFW Ticks All The Tourism Boxes
The rapid pace of hotel openings in the Dallas Fort Worth area indicate the brisk tourism trade in the two cities – and the expected growth for inbound tourism. There are no less than 37 new hotels in the works in Dallas – either in the planning stages, under construction or just opened. They will be bringing 5,800 new rooms online over the next two years, and 18 of those hotels have opened in 2018. “It’s our job to help fill those rooms,” said Phillip Jones, president and CEO of Visit Dallas, who led a recent tourism promotion mission to Vancouver to meet key suppliers...
NĀRAT Invites Agents to Discover Japan
NĀRAT has a Japan educational fam taking place during Cherry Blossom season, synonymous with the country’s culture. NĀRAT’s Ultimate Japan – Cherry Blossom Fam takes place March 19-29 and the 11-day program introduces travel agents to the essence of Japan, in midst of Sakura season, visiting Tokyo, Kyoto, Kobe, Nagoya, Himeji, Mt. Fuji, Nara, Hakone and Osaka among other leading Japanese locations. Agents will explore futuristic and traditional Tokyo, learn about Anime, sample authentic Japanese sushi, visit ancient castles, 1,000-year-old temples with Zen gardens and...
Gaviota Group To Host Tourism Trade Fair
Cuba's Gaviota Group – which has hotels and other tourist offerings – is inviting its most important partners to take part in the first Gaviota Destinations 2018 Tourism Trade Fair, which will run Oct. 3-7. During the event, participants will learn more about new hotel openings and recent product updates, strengthening bonds and sharing views on development prospects. Jardines del Rey will be the star of the show, with its natural attractions and tourism infrastructure making it one of the most important destinations in Cuba today. Oct. 3 sees participants depart to Cayo Coco....