Destinations
NCL Celebrates Hawaii
In a concerted effort to stimulate tourism, Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), along with the Island of Hawai`i Visitors Bureau, hosted a private event in Hilo yesterday - attended by PressToday's Greg Coates - to celebrate the culture, history and people of Hawaii. The cruise line also announced a new, limited-time free (and reduced) airfare promotion. Focused on educating and reacquainting prospective visitors with the 50th state, the cruise line and visitors bureau welcomed government officials and top travel professionals from across North America at the `Imiloa Astronomy Center in...
It’s The Bee’s Knees
There's a lot to love about Britain – from Shakespeare to shepherd's pie; from Pink Floyd to Harry Potter. England, Scotland and Wales are home to a mix of historic heroes and happening haunts, and, in 2019, Globus and Cosmos are inviting agents' clients to see, taste and hear the brilliant experiences waiting for them in Undiscovered Britain – a series of nine tours, many new, that take travellers on cobblestones less travelled. Stéphanie Bishop of the Globus family of brands' Canadian office, observes that: “It's not hard to picture Big Ben and thatched cottages. And we...
Digital Transformation In The Spotlight
Digital transformation in tourism was in the spotlight in Budapest, Hungary recently as the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) examined how investment in new technology provides the sector with opportunities for innovation as it celebrated World Tourism Day 2018. The seminar session provided crucial insights into the actors and initiatives leading the digital transformation of the tourism sector and aimed at providing participants with concrete and actionable objectives to take away. As well, 20 semi-finalists of the 1st UNWTO Tourism Startup Competition...
Discovering Another Side Of California
California tourism officials want tourists to realize that a destination seen as a haven for surfer dudes and dudettes is also home to skiers and ski opportunities that clearly have a gold tinge. A Visit California event during Monday's Discover America Day – an annual event promoting travel to the U.S. – in Toronto featured California skier Jonny Moseley as a speaker. Moseley's resume includes winning a gold medal at the 1998 Nagano Olympics. “People still don't even know we can ski in California,” said Moseley, who added his state – known for its beach culture – has...
Hawks Cay Resort Offers ‘Snowbird Special’
The newly renovated Hawks Cay Resort, a landmark Florida Keys destination resort which celebrated its grand reopening at the end of August after being closed for almost a year due to severe damage caused by Hurricane Irma, has launched a “snowbird special” for Canadians. Through March 15, 2019, those with a valid Canadian ID can book a stay for 25% off room rates and $10 off the daily resort fee, which includes complimentary use of bikes, paddle boards and kayaks. “We want our Canadian travellers who love visiting Florida to know that the Florida Keys are back and better than...
Disney To Set Sail From New Orleans in 2020
In early 2020, Disney Cruise Line will add a new home port in New Orleans, as well as a return to the Hawaiian Islands. Disney Cruise Line will also return to Puerto Rico for a limited time and continue guest-favourite itineraries to tropical destinations from Florida and California. Bookings open to the public on Oct. 4. In 2020, the Disney Wonder will embark on a variety of Caribbean and Bahamian cruises from New Orleans – the first time Disney Cruise Line will have a home port in Louisiana. The Disney Wonder will embark on six cruises during this limited-time season from...
AC Hotel Phoenix Biltmore Opens in Camelback Corridor
Located in the upscale Biltmore area of Phoenix, Arizona, the 160-room AC Hotel Phoenix Biltmore is now open. The new hotel, part of AC Hotels by Marriott, a design-led European lifestyle hotel brand from Marriott International, is situated in the heart of the bustling Camelback Corridor, the premier office, retail and entertainment destination in Metropolitan Phoenix. Founded in 1998 as a vision of Spanish hotelier Antonio Catalan, AC Hotels by Marriott was created with the belief that each aspect of the hotel experience should have a thoughtful response to “why?” AC Hotels...
Air Transat Adds Split, Croatia to Summer Line-up
Air Transat is adding Split, Croatia, to its transatlantic flight program. Starting next summer, the airline will offer a weekly direct flight to Split, known for its picturesque beaches on the Adriatic Sea. “Tourism has seen incredible growth in the Balkan Peninsula, which many now rank among the top European destinations,” said Annick Guérard, chief operating officer at Transat. “We’ve seen great interest in Croatia since we started flying there in 2016. That’s why Air Transat is proud to be meeting this demand even better by upping its offer to three direct flights...