Destinations
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...
Saint Lucia Food & Rum Festival Returns
Saint Lucia's Food and Rum Festival returns Jan. 12-14 and includes a new addition – the inaugural Caribbean Rum Awards. Food & Rum is a three-day festival with select restaurants featuring rum-inspired Prix Fixe menus continuing through the weekend in celebration of the islands unique culinary offerings derived from its French, British, African and Indian heritage combined with some of the most exquisite rums of the Caribbean and the world. A highlight of the festival is renowned Chef Marcus Samuelsson who on Jan. 13 will present a Saint Lucian twist on his menu from...
Jordan, Israel Featured On Dan Tours Fam
Jordan and Israel are the focus of a familiarization trip that Dan Tours will be hosting from Feb. 23 to March 4, 2018. Departing from Toronto, some of highlights of the trip include Amman, Madaba, Mount Nebo, Kerak, Tel Avi, Caesaria, Haifa, Nazareth, Sea of Galilee, Jerusalem, the Dead Sea, Massada and many more. The all-inclusive, nine-day familiarization trip is priced at $1,399 and includes transatlantic flights and taxes, all transfers, meet and greet assistance at the airport, deluxe hotel accommodations, deluxe air-conditioned transportation, English-speaking driver/guide, all...
Caribbean Hotels Reporting Strong Holiday Season
Holiday travellers are escaping to the Caribbean, with hotels in most destinations not impacted by this year's hurricanes reporting occupancies in excess of 90% over the holiday season. “More than 70% of the Caribbean was not impacted by hurricanes Irma and Maria and travellers are discovering the incredible diversity of destinations and offerings throughout the region, as they explore its many vacation options,” commented Frank Comito, CEO and director general of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA). CHTA canvassed a number of the region's destinations this week...
Regent Adds More Cuba to Caribbean Lineup
Regent Seven Seas is adding Cuba calls to six itineraries during its 2018-19 Caribbean season. Travellers can visit Havana on select itineraries aboard Seven Seas Mariner, Seven Seas Voyager and Seven Seas Navigator, which depart Miami from October 2018 through March 2019. Guests on these voyages can choose among a variety of free and unlimited shore excursions to learn firsthand about the lives, history and culture of the Cuban people. Regent first called on Havana in April 2017 with Seven Seas Mariner. “There is so much culture and history in Cuba, and Regent Seven Seas...
AC Inaugurates Cartagena Flights
Air Canada inaugurated new service to Cartagena, Colombia from Toronto Monday (Dec. 18), marking the airline's newest destination in its ongoing international expansion. “We are very pleased to add Cartagena to our global route network,” said Benjamin Smith, president – Passenger Airlines at Air Canada. “Air Canada is continuing its strategic international expansion with a diverse range of exciting new non-stop routes this winter to Australia, South America, the Caribbean and the United States. “We recently welcomed customers onboard new services from Toronto to St....