Destinations
Sunshine State Keeps on Shining
Florida Governor Rick Scott has announced that the Sunshine State has set another tourism record by welcoming the highest number of visitors of any nine months in the state’s history – 88.2 million visitors. This represents a 3.3% increase over the 85.4 million visitors from the same period in 2016. This includes 77.6 million domestic visitors, 7.9 million overseas visitors and 2.7 million Canadians visitors. Governor Scott commented, “Florida has had three record quarters in 2017, which would not be possible without our relentless work to market Florida as the top tourism...
Introducing Celebrity Flora
Celebrity Cruises is taking adventure cruising to a new level with the unveiling of Celebrity Flora, designed expressly for the Galapagos Islands. One of the most energy-efficient ships of its size, the 100-guest Flora will offer seamless sea-to-shore transportation and includes anchorless technology that maintains the ship’s position while protecting the sensitive sea floor. Innovative outward-facing design gives guests 360-degree views of the islands, while personal suite attendants, new dining venues, an open-air stargazing platform, and expert-led ecological seminars round out...
Christmas, Harry Potter-Style
Through Jan. 6, travellers can celebrate the most wonderful time of year at Universal Orlando Resort’s destination-wide Holidays celebration. Guests of all ages can enjoy a Holiday celebration like no other where they can witness the magic of Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, watch all-new larger-than-life balloons and floats fill the streets during Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s, uncover the true meaning of Grinchmas, rock around the Music Plaza Stage to Mannheim Steamroller, and more. For the first time ever, Christmas is coming to The Wizarding...
Carnival to Increase Capacity From Galveston, New Orleans
Carnival Cruise Line has announced it will expand capacity on its short cruise offerings from Galveston and New Orleans beginning in 2019. Carnival Dream will launch four- and five-day cruises to Mexico year-round from Galveston beginning in May 2019, becoming the newest and largest Carnival ship to operate a short cruise program from that port. In turn, Carnival Valor, currently based in Galveston, will shift to New Orleans to begin year-round four- and five-day cruises from the Big Easy beginning May 2019. It will be the largest ship to offer a year-round short cruise schedule...
On The Road In Arlington, Texas
This week PressToday is on location with Texas Tourism and a group of Canadian tour operators to discover the areas around Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, which boasts new and increased connectivity from Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal via Air Canada. Many may know Arlington, Texas as the place to catch the Texas Rangers and Dallas Cowboys in action, but there’s plenty more to do beyond game-day activities. Here are just a few top attractions clients can take in while in the city: Go behind the scenes of the old ball game From sitting in the dugout to seeing the...
Sunwing Launches YVR-Montego Bay Service
Jamaica just got a little closer to Vancouverites with Sunwing now offering a new direct flight from Vancouver to Montego Bay. The tour operator already offers vacation packages from the city to Jamaica, however, this winter will be the first time that the island has been accessible via a direct flight that will operate weekly between Dec. 19 and April 17, 2018. Jamaican properties available from Sunwing include the Royalton Negril Resort & Spa, the Hideaway at Royalton Negril, and the recently opened Sensatori Azul Beach Resort...
Air Transat Cancels Puerto Rico Flights
In the light of the latest information on the situation in the Caribbean, Air Transat has announced it is cancelling flights to Puerto Rico for the 2017-2018 winter season. In order to meet the needs of its customers, the airline will expand service to Mexico. Air Transat will resume operations in San Juan, Puerto Rico for the 2018-2019 winter season. Customers who had a reservation for Puerto Rico will be able to change it for any other Air Transat destination or obtain a full...
Rejuvenating Influence
The Caribbean Tourism Organization's secretary general Hugh Riley believes travel agents are a growing force in booking travel to the region, reports assistant editor, Ann Ruppenstein in this week's digital edition of Canadian Travel Press. “Travel agents are major influencers in booking travel to the Caribbean and getting more so than before,” he tells Canadian Travel Press. Riley continued: “I saw a statistic recently that in North America the section of the population that is the fastest growing user of travel agents are millennials. Who knew? So yes, travel agents are...