Destinations
On The Go in Greenland
On The Go Tours has introduced four new land tours of Greenland. Ranging from four to eight days, the new tours enable travellers to explore untouched and uninhabited landscapes, offering unforgettable experiences to embrace the Northern Lights or Midnight Sun. “Greenland is an awe-inspiring destination ideal for intrepid travellers looking for their next big adventure,” said Carl Cross, managing director, On The Go Tours. “As demand for Greenland continues to grow, and grow beyond expedition cruises, we’re excited to be able to help travellers pioneer this incredible...
Let’s Party Like It’s 1867
Canada has now officially embarked on its 150th anniversary party, kicking off 2017 with frigid all-Canadian weather across the country. Cold weather will not dent celebrations that will start rolling with snow and ice still on the ground, but that will quickly ramp up as spring and summer warmth returns – making Canada a hot destination for 2017, reports western editor, Ted Davis in this week's digital edition of Canadian Travel Press. Those green and lazy days are already in sight for those who have made reservations for a Parks Canada Discovery Pass. For all of 2017, the...
Four Seasons Set For Kuala Lumpur Expansion
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has announced plans for Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur, set to open in early 2018. Located in the Golden Triangle district, Kuala Lumpur’s thriving business and financial district, the hotel is part of a 65-storey mixed-use tower that will include 242 Four Seasons Private Residences, 27 serviced apartments, a 209-key Four Seasons hotel and a five-floor, 27,900 sq. m. luxury retail podium, collectively known as Four Seasons Place Kuala Lumpur. Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur will be close to the city’s major attractions, including the Petronas...
EVA, Thailand Team Up to Boost Tourism
EVA Air and the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) are teaming up to promote tourism and boost numbers of visitors from Taiwan, the United States and Canada. “We are delighted to be working with TAT,” said Golden Kou, EVA Air Spokesman. “This MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) marks a significant co-operation between EVA and TAT to promote Thailand as a destination for short-haul travellers from Taiwan and those flying long-haul from North America.” “This MOU helps us target tourists from the Americas, one of our most important and fastest-growing markets,” said Yuthasak...
W Makes Vegas Debut
W Hotels Worldwide, now part of Marriott International, made its “Sin City” debut last month with the opening of W Las Vegas. W transformed a 289-room tower of SLS Las Vegas, providing guests an elevated hotel-within-a-hotel experience, located on the emerging North End of the Vegas Strip. “If there are two things in this world that were truly made for each other, it’s W Hotels and Las Vegas,” said Anthony Ingham, global brand leader, W Hotels Worldwide. “After nearly two decades of anticipation, W Las Vegas will show guests a different side of the strip, offering an...
Hong Kong Airlines Set to Launch YVR Service
Starting June 30, Hong Kong Airlines will operate daily direct flights between Vancouver and Hong Kong using Airbus A330 aircraft with 18 Business Class and 268 economy seats. “This new route service is Hong Kong Airlines' debut in North America,” noted Li Dianchun, chief commerical officer of Hong Kong Airlines. “The new route will open up more opportunities for travellers worldwide to leverage our connectivity in Asia, hence bringing more diverse and convenient travel options for travellers.” Hong Kong Airlines is represented in Canada by Discover the World. Fares are now...
Out and About in Vegas
What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas? Really? Not when it comes to sharing what the “Entertainment Capital of the World” has to offer. Sin City has come a long way from simply being a place to try your luck in the casinos or partake in a $5 all-you-can-eat buffet. Entertainment options range from world-class shows to high-end foodie tours to ziplining down Fremont Street, reports assistant editor Greg Coates in this week's digital edition of Travel Courier. Las Vegas is regularly reinventing itself. In fact, more than US$8 billion is being invested into new attractions,...
Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai Now Open
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts reports that Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai, Hoi An, Vietnam has officially reopened as a Four Seasons hotel following extensive renovations. The new hotel is located on a prime stretch of beachfront in Vietnam's cultural heartland. Notable new features include: Refreshed resort and hotel villas, including eight new Family Villas; new Beach Bar and enhanced beach and watersports programming, plus a new kids club; new name and concept for the spa – The Heart of the Earth Spa; and new Vietnamese cooking school – The Nam Hai Cooking...