Destinations
Royal Scenic Launches Revamped Specialist Program
Royal Scenic has launched its 2017 Certified Asia Specialist (CAS) program. CAS was designed by Royal Scenic to help travel agents become experts of Asia and better be able promote the region and sell travel products to various destinations. The 2017 program features a completely revamped learning platform. According to officials, the course is now more engaging and interactive, making it easier for agents to complete. Course content continues to focus on several key destinations and many carriers that service routes from Canada to those destinations. “When it comes to Asia, we...
Anil Oraw Heading Back to India
After three years of overseeing India Tourism Toronto, Anil Oraw is heading back to New Delhi. “I am grateful to all of you for your continuous support, encouragements and passion in promoting and selling India,” Oraw said. “The efforts and contributions of all of you resulted in extreme growth of tourism from Canada to India. The Canadian tourists visiting India as recorded by Ministry of Tourism, Government of India New Delhi are 257,000; 281,000 and 305,000 in 2014, 2015 and 2016 (approximately), respectively. Also Canada has emerged as the fourth-most important inbound...
Europe Bound
TravelBrands has introduced a new Europe brochure focusing on hotels, cars and cruises. The brochure encompasses the tour operator's complete suite of products under the TravelBrands umbrella, including a spread on Exotik Tours. “Travel professionals can shop and book the most comprehensive customized package solutions in the industry. Whether travellers want to spend four nights in Paris for some retail therapy and visit some of the most iconic sights in the world, take advantage of a multi-destination vacation in their two favourite cities in Spain, enjoy the historic sites of...
Grand Oasis Opens Cancun’s First Resort Casino
Grand Oasis Cancun is taking its entertainment options up a notch with the opening of a new on-property casino and the soon-to-launch Oasis Arena. “Grand Oasis Cancun is billed as our entertainment property – offering everything guests need to maximize their time in the destination,” said Jesus Almaguer, director of marketing and communications for Oasis Hotels & Resorts. “The opening of Red Casino at Grand Oasis Cancun and Oasis Arena will further enhance our entertainment offering – allowing guests to enjoy diverse forms of excitement in one incredible...
Back To Its Roots
Mexican tourism show Tianguis returned to its sun-soaked Acapulco roots at the end of March, with tourism officials in Mexico's oldest tourism resort destination hoping that hosting the event will help enable Acapulco to work its way back into international travel patterns in a major way, reports Ian Stalker in this week's digital edition of Travel Courier. The 42nd edition of the March 27-31 show saw a jump in participation from both domestic and foreign participants, leaving locals hopeful that Acapulco is getting a second look from the tourist trade. Tianguis used to be held in...
Cayman’s Best Kept (Accommodation) Secret
Walking through the newly renovated lobby of The Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach Resort and Spa, you can't help but be immediately impressed, reports PressToday's Ashley Rochefort who's checking out the Cayman Islands this week. Fine, modern finishes, thoughtful details, and nautical, but not cliche, decor make visitors feel comfortable and calm. The pool deck (another central aspect of the very recent $50 million phase one renovation) and beachfront have ample seating and lounging options. Hotel amenities include a variety of water sports, daily kid's club activities, spa...
Quebec: ‘A Room With Many Views’
Destination Quebec is welcoming a new Quebec Tourism Industry Alliance video which follows a New York-based couple exploring Quebec. “A Room With Many Views” highlights different parts of Quebec, including Old Montreal, whales in the St. Lawrence River and the illuminated night trail of Foresta Lumina. The couple is transported “by a mobile room across Quebec,” enjoying a “new view every morning,” Gillian Hall of Destination Quebec told an April 4 Toronto audience. The video can be seen at at...
‘Quirky’ North Carolina in the Spotlight
A Canadian representative for Visit North Carolina says beach enthusiasts are certain to be in their element in North Carolina. Charmaine Singh told an April 5 Toronto gathering – which featured live blue grass music – that the state has “beaches to die for,” adding that over 500,000 Canadians visit the jurisdiction each year. Other tourism attributes include “some of the best barbecue anywhere.” Eleanor Talley of Visit North Carolina's head office in turn praised the “quirky, amazing things to do and see” in her state. Pictured at the Toronto event are Singh,...