Destinations
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,...
Cayman Islands Offer Canadians Summer Savings
The Cayman Islands launched a promotion aimed at Canadians to visit during the summer – with savings of up to 45% off. Those booking a “Summer Only In Cayman” vacation by June 30 for travel between June 1 and Sept. 4 will receive unique offers on accommodations, attractions (such as Stingray city, pictured above), watersports, dining and more. Accommodation partners include some of the destination’s finest hotels, condominium properties and guest houses, such as Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa; The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman; Grand Cayman Marriott Beach Resort; The Westin Grand...
Luxury Without Attitude
Luxury without the attitude. That's what the Kimpton Seafire Resort & Spa – the Cayman Islands' first new property in more than a decade -- is all about, reports PressToday's Ashley Rochefort, who's having a first hand look at both the resort and the destination this week. Welcoming its first guests in November 2016, the brand new Seafire is changing the way luxury accommodation is delivered. Customer reviews since opening have praised personal connections between staff and guests. As Steven Andre, Seafire general manager explains, “it's about tying in what's special about...
On The Road With Switzerland
Switzerland Tourism is in the midst of a North American tour and made its only Canadian stop in Toronto yesterday (April 4) hosting a “Road to Switzerland” grand gourmet media luncheon, followed by an energetic trade event highlighted by a networking session, workshops and dinner. Along with Switzerland Tourism were 40 Swiss partners, including 15 destinations, 15 hotels, and airline and rail representatives. Guests also included a master chocolate maker. Alex Herrmann, director, Americas, Switzerland Tourism, told PressToday that such a big road show – which also includes...