Destinations
Four Seasons Opens in Tunisia
Four Seasons has expanded its portfolio with the December opening of the Four Seasons Hotel Tunis in Tunisia, featuring contemporary Arabesque architecture and design details including mashrabiya latticework screens reflecting both the hotel’s proximity to several UNESCO World Heritage Sites and its easy access to the city. The hotel offers 203 rooms, including 35 suites, all with terraces or balconies. The Presidential Suite features a private pool. Amenities include five food and beverage options, overseen by Executive Chef Omar Mallen, and a spa with 11 treatment rooms opening...
Mexican Delicacies You May Not Find On Every Menu
Mexico’s diverse gastronomic scene is often considered to be a popular driver for the country’s tourism. Travellers from around the world come to try their unique dishes such as mole, authentic Mexican tacos and churros. What many may not realize is that Mexico has a wide range of delicacies every foodie should try. The following is a list of rare and fine Mexican dishes and the regions in which to find them: Grasshoppers While the thought of eating grasshoppers may make some feel queasy, they are considered to be a delicious treat by several Mexican natives. Oaxaca sells...
Disney Hotels Extend the Magic
Guests of the Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels in Central Florida, beginning with stays on Jan. 1 and continuing throughout 2018, will enjoy an “Extra Magic Hours” benefit at Walt Disney World Theme Parks, with valid theme park admission. Throughout 2018, hotel guests can take advantage of Extra Magic Hours perk. Each day, one of the four Walt Disney World Theme Parks opens early or extends later for guests to enjoy select attractions, and during select dates, the Extra Magic Hours benefit may also be offered at a Disney Water Park. Guests can view the Extra Magic Hours...
Montreal An Environmentally Sustainable Destination
Montreal has once again been certified by iCompli Sustainability according to ASTM-APEX (Accepted Practices Exchange) standards. Developed in partnership with Green Meetings and Events, the certification confirms the city's position as an environmentally sustainable destination. Crafted by over 300 professionals from the business tourism industry, the ASTM-APEX standards are the first in North America to establish performance criteria for sustainable practices and responsible management systems used by tourism stakeholders in the meetings sector. The standards cover various aspects...
Nikki Beach Coming to Barbados
Global luxury lifestyle brand Nikki Beach Worldwide is set to open its newest location in Port Ferdinand, Barbados. Located on 1.4 acres of pristine beachfront property, Nikki Beach Barbados will offer the same look and feel as the brand’s other properties from around the world, featuring an inviting design of all white with wood accents. Amenities will include a restaurant, pool and beach access with oceanfront seating for up to 200 guests. In case of inclement weather, the dining space is covered with a waterproof awning. The pool will feature an octagon wet bar where guests...
Top 10 Trending Destinations: G Adventures
From destinations on the rebound, to places where events and investments are making it more exciting or accessible to visit, the adventure pros at G Adventures have been combing through their list of trip destinations to forecast the hot spots and new spots for adventure in 2018. The result is a mix of destinations that blend some of the tourism industry’s perennial favourites, with up-and-coming contenders for the all-valuable tourist dollar. Aizaz Sheikh, Canadian marketing director for G Adventures, commented, “We looked at factors such as trending sales data, operational...
San Antonio’s 300th Kicks Off New Year’s Eve
San Antonio, a city long known for its rich history and confluence of cultures, officially rings in 2018 in style when it kicks off its year-long 300th anniversary. Planned for the occasion is an extraordinary New Year’s Eve celebration and free outdoor concert, called Celebrate 300. The special evening will be punctuated by a nearly 30-minute fireworks displaye. The free event will be staged in the heart of downtown at Hemisfair, a newly revitalized park that was home to the 1968 World’s Fair. Headlining the concert are REO Speedwagon and Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo. The...
Support Strong for Caribbean Travel Marketplace
The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) reports strong sponsor and delegate interest in the upcoming Caribbean Travel Marketplace at the Puerto Rico Convention Center in San Juan. CHTA director general Frank Comito said major airlines, tour operators, meeting planners, destinations, hotels and attractions have signed up for the annual event, where the Caribbean travel trade assembles to do business. Following a meeting with the Host Committee in San Juan, Comito disclosed the overall year-over-year registration pace was encouraging, and assured that all systems were in...