Destinations
Maui Ocean Center Is Open to Respectful Visitors
Maui Ocean Center is open and ready to welcome back kamaʻāina and visitors seeking comfort following last week's devastating wildfires. The park -- which closed briefly last week as employees helped those displaced by the fires -- is now open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tapani Vuori, general manager of Maui Ocean Center, said: “Mahalo for everyone's support, actions and donations to those who suffered so much here on Maui.” Vuori continued: “Our community is now shifting from response mode to recovery mode. As we focus on the displaced, we are now also looking at the...
Turks And Caicos Ready To Host SOTIC 2023
Preparations for the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s State of the Industry Conference (SOTIC) are well underway, with the program set to take place at The Shore Club Turks & Caicos on Providenciales from Oct. 9 to Oct. 13, 2023. CTO’s business meetings and destination briefings will precede the official conference program, which features panel discussions spanning diverse themes – from tourism investment and financing to aviation competitiveness and the burgeoning film industry. CTO’s popular Caribbean Youth Congress also makes its return this year. Neil Walters,...
New York City Tourism Unveils NYC Broadway Weeks
New York City Tourism + Conventions, in partnership with Mastercard, has unveiled details of the fall iteration of NYC Broadway Week. The event is returning in September and will offer 2-for-1 tickets to 24 Broadway shows, and tickets are available for purchase now at www.nyctourism.com/broadwayweek. The biannual program is now in its 12th year and will run from Sept. 4 to Sept. 17, 2023. New York City Tourism + Conventions’ President and CEO, Fred Dixon said: “We’re excited to announce the return of NYC Broadway Week this September, offering visitors and locals an...
A World Of Difference In Barbados
The Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI) in partnership with BookBarbados and Tripian has introduced the Barbados ‘World of Difference’ Experiences Campaign -- an initiative aimed at enhancing the value proposition of the experiences that can be enjoyed in Barbados. The campaign is part of BTMI’s ongoing commitment to position Barbados as a destination that encourages longer stays and trip extensions, as well as attracting new visitors to the island. The booking window for the campaign is from July 15 to Oct. 15, for travel between Aug. 15 and Oct. 31. As for how the...
‘Under The Tuscan Sun’ Author Joins Tauck Groups In Tuscany
Guests travelling on selected departures of Tauck’s eight-day, small-group “A Week In… Tuscany and Umbria” itinerary will be joined by Frances Mayes, the author of Under the Tuscan Sun. Mayes, who will share reflections of her 30 years in Italy, will join Tauck guests on more than a dozen 2023 and 2024 tours when they visit the author’s adopted Tuscan town of Cortona, where the principal events of the book and its film adaptation took place. While in Cortona, Tauck guests will take part in a guided walking tour in town and a lunch of local specialties prepared by a...
Northwest Territories Wildfire Update
With the evacuation of Yellowknife continuing, SPECTACULAR Northwest Territories, Air Canada, WestJet, Air North and Canadian North are all providing updates on the wildfire situation in the Northwest Territories. On its website, SPECTACULAR Northwest Territories advised that there is currently a wide state of emergency due to the wildfire situation in the NWT. It continued that the government of the Northwest Territories issued the following message: “Please be advised that due to the current wildfire situation in the NWT, we are asking that non-essential travel to or through the...
It’s All In The Family For Antigua & Barbuda And Ensemble
Antigua & Barbuda Tourism Authority welcomed a select group of travel trade types at Ensemble’s downtown Toronto this week for some tasty Antigua & Barbuda treats, some island music and a message that Antigua & Barbuda is the kind of destination that Canadians have been looking for, if they haven't discovered it already. As Colin James, CEO of the Antigua & Barbuda Tourism Authority, explained it, what’s unique about Antigua & Barbuda are its people and the kind of genuine, welcoming hospitality that they offer visitors. In fact, that hospitality was on show...
Intrepid Launches Hawaii Wildfire Appeal
Intrepid Travel has launched an emergency appeal and committed US$50,000 through its not-for-profit, The Intrepid Foundation, to support immediate relief efforts in Hawaii following the devastating wildfires that are taking place. The Intrepid Foundation has partnered with the American Red Cross to offer relief to communities affected by the wildfires. This donation will help enable the Red Cross to provide emergency sheltering, food relief and other critical assistance as this disaster continues. The Intrepid Foundation will dollar match donations to the Hawaii Wildfire Appeal...