Destinations
Looking Back, Moving Forward
In this week's issue of Canadian Travel Press, we're proud to present our annual industry forecast which takes a look at what's gone on in 2017 and what's to come in 2018. Now before you point out that there's not much of a challenge to offering a forecast of the year just passed – although that approach would make everyone look brilliant – we anticipated that astute observation by asking contributors to reveal what they saw as the Big Surprise during the past 12 months. As for the year ahead, well we asked the question that everyone in the industry is constantly asking: What's...
Fastest Growing Tourism Cities Are All In Asia
The world’s top 10 fastest growing tourism cities are all in Asia, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council's (WTTC) new city tourism impact data. The data shows that Asian cities are at the forefront of tourism growth over the next 10 years. Chongqing (14% growth per year) heads the table, followed by Guanghzhou (13.1%), Shanghai (12.8%) and Beijing (12%). The other cities on the top 10 list are Chengdu (11.2%), Manila (10.9%), Delhi (10.8%), Shenzhen (10.7%), Kuala Lumpur (10.1%) and Jakarta (10%). With the world average growth rate at 4% per year, and Asia Pacific at...
SLS Baha Mar Now Open In The Bahamas
The 299-room SLS Baha Mar hotel is now open within Baha Mar, the $4.2 billion beachfront resort destination in Nassau, The Bahamas. SLS, the design-led luxury hotel concept by sbe, burst on to the scene in Beverly Hills almost a decade ago in partnership with Philippe Starck, and has been breaking boundaries ever since with its distinctive style and 360-degree lifestyle offerings. SLS Baha Mar marks the first international venture for SLS Hotels, joining sbe’s growing international portfolio and closely following the opening of Mondrian Doha in Qatar. Baha Mar is the fifth SLS...
AC Rouge Launches New Routes
Air Canada Rouge has introduced non-stop, seasonal service between Montreal and Victoria, BC, as well as new Rouge services from Toronto to Nanaimo and to Kamloops, all taking flight in June 2018. The new domestic transcontinental route complements Air Canada's US transborder expansion announced Wednesday with new non-stop year-round Montreal-Baltimore and Montreal-Pittsburgh routes beginning in Spring 2018. All new flights are now available for...
Celebrate The Royal Engagement With Trafalgar
In celebration of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s recent engagement, Trafalgar is offering travellers who book a summer 2018 departure on its London Explorer or Delights of London and Paris by Dec. 11 a 10% early payment discount, as well as a complimentary royal afternoon tea for two at The Milestone, a prestigious Grade II, five-star boutique Red Carnation Hotel across from Kensington Palace. An excursion to Windsor Castle and St. George’s Chapel, the romantic spot where the Royal Wedding will take place in May, is included in both trips as well. Travellers can get the full...
Hilton Opens Dual-Brand Property in Long Beach
Hilton has announced the opening of its newest hotel, the dual-branded Hampton Inn by Hilton Long Beach Airport and Homewood Suites by Hilton Long Beach Airport bringing a total of 241 new rooms to the Long Beach area. The dual-brand hotel enters a market that saw its strongest year since 2008 as the city reported an estimated $300 million economic impact by overnight visitors in the last recorded year. Hampton Inn by Hilton Long Beach Airport and Homewood Suites by Hilton Long Beach Airport are both located at 3771 N. Lakewood Blvd., offering guests convenient access to Long Beach...
Princess Unveils 2019 Europe Season
Princess Cruises has unveiled its 2019 Europe cruises and cruisetours, open for sale Dec. 14. Noteworthy itineraries for the 2019 season include Northern Europe, with the cruise line’s return to Greenland on Pacific Princess, new departures out of Dublin on the popular British Isles itineraries aboard Crown Princess and the opportunity to search for the Northern Lights in Norway on Sapphire Princess, sailing the longest season ever out of London (Southampton), England. All cruises include the line’s exclusive and award-winning Local Connections program, bringing storytellers...
EXCLUSIVE: Taking In Tahiti’s Wonders
Our FAM contingent is still washed in the fragrant flower garlands that welcomed us off the Air Tahiti Nui flight from Los Angeles just yesterday, writes Jim Donald in an exclusive report for Press Today. The Manava Suite Resort was a comforting 5 minute drive from Papeete International Airport. Manava’s majestic infinity pool led our gaze to the pacific ocean, with a pristine view of Moorea, one of French Polynesia’s most beautiful islands. A morning tour of Manava’s studio suites, duplex suites and Manava apartments rounded out our knowledge of the offerings for both tourist...