Destinations
Tools For The Trade
The San Francisco Travel Association has unveiled the 2017 edition of its new Travel Planner's Guide. It's available free of charge for travel agents, tour operators and other travel professionals. This reference guide can be ordered online by going to http://www.sftravel.com and clicking on Promotional Materials; by e-mail to http://[email protected]; or by calling 415-227-2607. For a digital edition, click here. The 2017 edition of the San Francisco Travel Planner's Guide has been completely redesigned and updated, the 104-page guide offers listings for more than 1,100...
Dominican Woos Montreal Canadiens Fans
The Dominican Republic, Montreal Canadiens and Air Canada Vacations (ACV) along with the Grand Bahia Principe have teamed up to give hockey fans a chance to win a one-week, all-inclusive trip for two to Punta Cana with a prize draw during tonight's (Feb. 28) Canadiens game at the Bell Centre. During the first period of the game, contest organizers will select a random seat number in the Bell Centre. If the person sitting in the selected seat is an adult, they will join four other finalists (who were selected randomly as part of an online contest on the Canadiens' website) and be...
Business Is Booming In Nevada
A newly released report by the Nevada Division of Tourism (TravelNevada) shows increased revenue and employment powered by the travel sector in 2016. Lt. Gov. Mark Hutchison, chair of the Nevada Commission on Tourism, observed: “Historically, tourism has been the major engine of Nevada's economy. [This] preliminary report underscores the fundamental role that tourism plays in Nevada and serves as a testament to the industry's strength and longevity.” Hutchison continued: “Accounting for almost a third of the state's General Fund revenues, as [the] preliminary report...
A New Look For Outer Shores
Outer Shores Expeditions marked its fifth anniversary in 2017 with the unveiling of a new logo and website celebrating the shared beauty and spirit of British Columbia's wild Pacific Coast and the company's classic wooden schooner Passing Cloud. The newly unveiled logo and website were conceptualized and designed by Owen Perry, a British Columbia-based interactive designer. Much the same way the 70-foot wooden schooner Passing Cloud is at the core of every Outer Shores Expeditions sailing, the new logo design focused on the iconic ship. The new logo embodies Passing Cloud's unique...
Always Something Surprising
The Canadian director for India Tourism says a visit to his homeland will never be mundane. Anil Oraw told a Feb. 23 Toronto gathering that, “there's something surprising always” in his homeland, with the country's disparate jurisdictions including the southern state of Kerala, a particularly green place that Oraw labeled “God's own country.” Those visiting the northeastern city of Darjeeling can in turn see the lofty Himalayas, with one Darjeeling vantage point providing views of Mount Everest on a clear day. Oraw added that “India is called the Land of the Tiger,”...
Starwood Making Dreams Come True
It's no surprise that Hawaii is one of the leading wedding destinations – beautiful beaches, wonderful sunsets and it's a safe place for a romantic escape. As a result, thousands of couples choose to get married in the Hawaiian Islands annually – and that's a trend that's expected to grow. According to Mark Young, senior manager of meetings and events at The St. Regis Princeville Resort, couples see a destination wedding as an opportunity to maximize their wedding experience by combining the ceremony with a vacation, a honeymoon or a family reunion. Recognizing this trend,...
Tourism Ireland Calls on Canada
Following stops in Vancouver, Calgary and Edmonton, the Tourism Ireland road show rolled into Toronto last night (Feb. 23) with Canadian and Irish partners on hand for a workshop event for the travel trade focusing on groups – along with live music and Irish delights. “It's an opportunity for us to get out and chat with the agents and educate them on what's new and exciting for Ireland in 2017,” says Dana Welch, Marketing Manager, Tourism Ireland. “It's been really positive, we've had really strong turnout and great engagement.” Over the past three years, Ireland has noted...
Profitable Partnerships For Quebec
As part of the economic mission led by Tourism Minister Julie Boulet, the Quebec Tourism Industry Alliance (The Alliance) has announced partnerships with Ctrip and Tuniu, two of China's leading travel companies. The new partnershps will enable Quebec to better penetrate this growing market of 1.4 billion people. It will also assist Quebec's tourism industry in its constant improvement of its reception of Chinese customers. The partnerships include developing new routes, increasing the accessibility of QuebecOriginal's offerings and conducting joint marketing campaigns that will...