Destinations
TTAND Is On A Mission
Some 140 travel agents from the The Travel Agent Next Door collective have descended on Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic, to take part in the group's fourth annual educational conference, reports Press Today's Ted Davis, who's at the event. Dubbed “On A Mission,” it has already featured a Spy vs. Spy theme night, during which members turned out in their best secret agent gear, ranging from trench coats to fedoras and moustache disguises. The all-Canadian conference has drawn attendees – about half who are from Ontario – to the Majestic Colonial Resort, a sprawling property...
Montreal Welcomes Hôtel Monville
Montreal has welcomed its newest hotel – the Hôtel Monville, the only hotel in Canada providing room service using an autonomous delivery robot that carries orders directly to guest rooms. Located just a few steps from Palais des Congrès and historic Old Montreal, the 20-storey, four-star hotel offers 269 guest rooms, including 54 suites. Guests can easily check in at electronic kiosks where they will automatically receive their room keys. All rooms and suites have large windows that, alongside the paintings that adorn the walls, provide panoramic views of the city, the...
Gwen Stefani Takes Up Residency in Las Vegas
Multi-platinum recording artist Gwen Stefani is heading to the Las Vegas Strip with her exclusive headlining residency show, “Gwen Stefani – Just a Girl,” inside Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, beginning June 27. Designed exclusively for Zappos Theater, Stefani will take to the stage with a show celebrating the breadth of her illustrious musical career. Stefani, Live Nation Las Vegas and Caesars Entertainment have also announced their partnership with Cure 4 The Kids Foundation, where $1 of every ticket purchased to the show will be donated to the...
Discover The Value Of New Hampshire
New Hampshire tourism authorities say their jurisdiction can provide a relaxed vacation. In fact, holidaying there can be downright non-taxing. The state happily touts its outdoor recreational activities, and also promotes itself as a shopping mecca, thanks in part to its being one of only five U.S. states that don't have a sales tax. “We're making sure they provide value to Canadians,” Michele Cota of the State of New Hampshire, Department of Business and Economic Affairs, Division of Travel and Tourism Development, said during a Thursday Toronto gathering. That value can...
Spain In 10 Seconds
Tourspain has just launched “Spain in 10 seconds,” a tourism promotion campaign based on personal recommendations and motivations to visit Spain by Spanish celebrities from cinema, fashion, sports, gastronomy and cultural scenes. Each one, from a personal approach, will share their most special places in Spain through short videos in a selfie format. Launched exclusively in social networks and digital media, the promotion will be in 15 countries and is targeted to tourists with a high interest in experiential activities. The first “cultural ambassador” to appear is...
Discover Mexico’s Caribbean Coast
A short drive from the brochure-worthy, palm tree lined beaches Cancun is known for, travellers can find themselves in virtually another world – and in another time, reports assistant editor, Ann Ruppenstein in this week's digital edition of Travel Courier. A small but well-preserved example of one of hundreds of cities built by the Mayans, El Meco archaeological site is far closer to Cancun's booming Hotel Zone than the likes of the Tulum ruins, but receives far fewer visitors. “You don't need to go far to learn about the Mayan culture,” explains Alfredo Calderon, president of...
Porter Set For Summer Service To Mont Tremblant
Porter Airlines flights to Mont Tremblant, Que., are back in time to enjoy summer in the Laurentians region. Seasonal service begins June 22 and runs until Sept. 23. Flights operate up to four times weekly starting July 26 through Labour Day, and two times weekly for the remainder of the season. Flights from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport take about 70 minutes. Porter Escapes' flight, hotel and attractions packages are also...
Spotlight on Thailand
The name of the island is Bond – James Bond. Diane Molzan of Goway Travel told a Tuesday Toronto gathering promoting Thailand that among the country's tropical attractions is James Bond Island, named after the fictional super spy after appearing in the Bond movie The Man With the Golden Gun. Molzan said the “very iconic” island is one of many limestone karsts found in a watery area and those who visit it will “almost feel like you're in Jurassic Park,” thanks to the unusual stone formations. Molzan also used the evening to praise the “excellent” shopping markets...