Destinations
A Little Value-Added From The Keys
The Florida Keys tourism council is launching a value-added ValueCation program for travellers to the Florida Keys & Key West. ValuCation, good Aug. 15 through Oct. 21, includes offerings of value-added hotel and bed and breakfast stays, complimentary visits to Keys signature attractions for children and adults, and special offers on popular activities such as sportfishing, snorkel, scuba and sunset sailing trips. Travellers can access and download ValuCation offers -- available from businesses throughout the 125-mile-long island chain that includes Key Largo, Islamorada,...
Cunard Introduces Customized Tour Packages
Luxury cruise line Cunard has introduced voyage and tour packages on flagship ocean liner Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria. Cunard’s new pre- and post-cruise tours invite guests to fully immerse themselves in some of the world’s most beloved ports, including Rome, Hong Kong, Dubai and Cape Town. Tour packages range from three to four days and deliver a lively mix of iconic landmark and cultural activities, along with upscale hotel accommodations. “For over 178 years, guests have sailed with Cunard to discover different cultures and explore the world,” said Josh Leibowitz,...
Orlando Delivers Spooky Surprises, Holiday Cheer
The Theme Park Capital of the World is gearing up to be a top winter sun hotspot this year, delivering one-of-a-kind Halloween events and special food events this fall, alongside festive holiday celebrations this winter. The destination’s reputation for top-notch dining grows with each passing year – and this year is no exception. From a month-long discount dining program to theme park and resort events, there are flavours to satisfy every foodie’s palate this fall. Guests can dine on haute cuisine without burning through their budget during Visit Orlando's Magical Dining...
Mazatlán Enhances Web Site
The Mazatlán Tourism Board has launched GoMazatlán.com, a web site designed to offer quick and easy access to essential tourism information highlighting all there is to see and do in and around the destination. The site supports the tourism board’s brand messaging, “Stories Make the Best Souvenirs,” is information-rich, visually impactful and includes many new features that inform and influence the traveller to consider booking their next quick getaway or extended holiday to Mazatlán. New features include new photography and videos; updated creative content for the...
Tourism Ireland Appointment
Sandra Moffatt, a native of Dublin, has joined the team at Tourism Ireland as the new Trade Promotions and Digital Marketing Executive in Canada. Moffatt’s main focus will involve planning and implementing a targeted program of trade marketing activities with key Canadian travel partners, tour operators and airlines and managing strategic digital communications in order to grow both leisure and business tourism travel from Canada to Ireland. “We are delighted to have Sandra on board,” said Dana Welch, manager, Tourism Ireland, Canada. “She has a strong knowledge of...
A&K Launches New Limited Edition Tours
From the remote wetlands of Brazil’s Pantanal to the desert oasis of Oman’s Wahiba Sands or joining in the revelry of Independence Day celebrations in Papua New Guinea, Abercrombie & Kent (A&K) has developed new limited-edition journeys that deliver the luxury of access with the thrill of discovery. One of the newest tours is also a little closer to home — discovering the coastal wilderness of Canada. “We’ve selected destinations and experiences that may not be on many travellers’ radars yet, but that offer the kind of authentic encounters seasoned travellers are in...
Iberostar Set To Open New Flagship Hotel in Havana
Iberostar Hotels & Resorts is set to open a new flagship property – the Iberostar Grand Packard – its first luxury hotel in the heart of Old Havana. Combining the original architecture of the property with modern innovation and luxury, the hotel chain has refurbished this historic building, restoring it to original splendour. The hotel is due to open towards the end of the year. Coinciding with the celebration of the 500th anniversary of the founding of Havana and marking 25 years of its presence on the island, Iberostar is reopening one of the most iconic buildings in...
Katarina Line Uncovers the Other Side of Croatia
Croatia’s Katarina Line is expanding its land tour packages for 2019 as Croatian tourism continues to surge in popularity, with travellers from Canada and the US among the fastest-growing markets. According to Daniel Hauptfeld, marketing director for Katarina Line, the cruise company is designing these tours to provide faster, more direct connections with its small ship cruises. This will allow Katarina Line guests to more seamlessly extend their vacations with a combination of cruise/land tours that focus on wine, gastronomy, culture and soft adventures like hiking and...