Destinations
There’s Two Sides To Tokyo
The bright lights of Tokyo's famed Ginza district suggest leading-edge Japanese technology to many but former CITC head Steve Gillick says there's another less-known side to the area. Gillick, who's visited Japan 17 times, told a Tuesday Toronto gathering that Ginza – famed for its neon and its nightlife – is in fact a “great combination of old and new.” Many reminders of Tokyo's long past can be found in Ginza, Gillick continued. Indeed, seemingly very modern Tokyo has many reminders of eras of long ago, with the city's oldest temple dating back to 645, he...
EXCLUSIVE: A Taste Of Scotland
Piping in the haggis, a whisky demonstration, poetry by Robert Burns, an audience singalong and the sound of bagpipes all made for a memorable experience as Visit Scotland's North America Business Development Mission continued in Toronto yesterday (Jan. 23). In addition to the festive lunch in early celebration of Robbie Burns Day, Scottish supplier partners — Experience Scotland's Wild, Glasgow Life, Little's Chauffeur Drive, Love Loch Lomond, Scotbeer Tours, Saltire Executive Golf, Spirit Journey Ltd. and The Lovat Loch Ness — were on hand to meet with travel agents for...
ACV Uncovers Europe’s Hidden Gems
In 2018, Air Canada Vacations is offering Canadian travellers headed to Europe a lot of choice. The operator has just rolled out its 2018 Europe Your Way Collection which features: 122 vacation packages 50 cruises Possibilities for short and long stays Additional guided tour options And the newly added destination of Croatia As ACV's managing director, Nino Montagnese sees it: “It's never too early to start planning your next European adventure. Europe is all about discovering vibrant cultures, cuisines, art and architecture through vacations that are tailored to...
YVR, Destination Canada Sign Deal
Vancouver Airport Authority (YVR) and Destination Canada have signed a Memorandum of Understanding designed to strengthen the relationship between the two organizations and to align strategic priorities in air service development, tourism and business opportunities throughout Canada. The Honourable Bardish Chagger, Minister of Small Business and Tourism and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, said: “This agreement is great news for Canadian tourism. Following Canada 150, and what I expect will be the best year ever for Canadian tourism, this agreement will help bring...
Nanjing Gets Social
The Nanjing Municipal Tourism Commission and PHG Consulting have launched dedicated Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube channels (@GoToNanjing) to promote the ancient capital city to North American consumers, tour operators, and the travel trade. The new social media channels are Nanjing Tourism and PHG Consulting's latest efforts to increase inbound visitation from the U.S. and Canada and follow the launch of the English-language website GoToNanjing.com in November 2016. PHG Consulting has provided full-scale sales representation and public relations services for Nanjing in...
Margaritaville Resorts Has Plans For Nassau
Margaritaville Holdings has big plans for the Bahamas, unveiling details of a $250 million, six-acre development for the country's capital city, Nassau. Margaritaville at The Pointe is already under construction and it's expected to begin a phased opening in mid-2019. It will feature a new 150-room Margaritaville Beach Resort, 150 luxury oceanfront residences -- 100 of which will be branded One Particular Harbour at The Pointe – a marina, water park, spa, entertainment centre, signature Margaritaville food and beverage concepts, retail shops, a kids club and more. John Cohlan,...
Industry Is Ready For CTM
The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) reports that registration for the upcoming Caribbean Travel Marketplace to be held at the Puerto Rico Convention Center in San Juan, Puerto Rico and the end of this month is strong. Following a meeting with the Host Committee in San Juan last week, the CHTA said that demand among travel industry stakeholders to do business in the region was encouraging, given the continued interest and registration response for the annual event. CHTA director General Frank Comito said plans for Marketplace 2018, to be held from Jan. 30 to Feb. 1,...
Four Seasons Scottsdale Introduces a Splash of Luxury
The Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North has unveiled a completely refurbished Saguaro Blossom pool and restaurant. The recently completed project included the replacement of the pool’s chaise lounges, chairs, all pool-area furnishings as well as furniture at the pool restaurant and bar. The chic new look features round daybeds and plush chaise lounges, swivel lounge chairs as well as updated furnishings in 18 spacious cabanas. The Saguaro Blossom pools at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale include a separate shallow children’s play pool, a large main pool and adjacent...