Destinations
CHTA Concerned About Haiti
Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA) is sending its “thoughts and prayers” to the people and communities that have been impacted by Hurricane Matthew. In a statement, the CHTA's president, Karolin Troubetzkoy writes: “The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) registers its sadness at the loss of life and property following the passage of Hurricane Matthew throughout the Caribbean.” Troubetzkoy continues: “We send our thoughts and prayers to the families and communities that have been impacted by this powerful storm, and convey our earnest hopes for a...
Discovering Monaco, From Crepes to Car Race
The world's second smallest state is hoping to make some big noise in Canada. Tourism representatives from Monaco called in Toronto Oct. 5 as part of the Monaco Government Tourist and Convention Authority's first ever trade mission to Canada, which includes stops in Montreal and Vancouver. Guy Antognelli, director deputy general of the MGTCA (pictured with colleague Valerie Tomatis-Noualhac) assured his audience that there is plenty to do for all visitors to the affluent the principality, which includes Monte Carlo. Three hundred days of sunshine and the blue Mediterranean are a...
Art Studio Tour and Sale
The Volcano Village Artists Hui will host its 30th annual Art Studio Tour and Sale over the US Thanksgiving weekend, from Nov. 25-27. Visitors will have an opportunity to meet artists in their studios and view artwork covering a wide spectrum of media, including hand-blown art glass, wood and metal sculpture, pottery, jewelry, fiber art, paintings, prints, photography and more. A special drawing for artworks contributed by each artist will be held at the end of the sale. The Art Studio Tour and Sale will be open each day from 10 a.m. to 4...
Brand USA Ready For The Sequel
Get ready for USA the sequel. With the phenomenal success of “America Wild: National Parks Adventure” in IMAX theatres across Canada and around the globe, Brand USA is planning a second a film, likely to be released in 2018, reports Michael Baginski in this week's digital edition of Travel Courier. With the working title “America's Treasures,” the short documentary film will focus on American urban and cultural centres, following a similar format to America Wild, which is to say, the cinematic experience is meant to be inspirational, not promotional. By focussing on the...
Goway Puts Spotlight on New Zealand
Those who have been “Hobbit-ually” dreaming of visiting New Zealand shouldn't wait until the last minute when it comes to arranging their trip, says Goway Travel. Goway's Shirley Rourke told PressToday during an Oct. 3 gathering in Toronto that, “New Zealand is a hot ticket. Booking in advance is 100% necessary so as not to be disappointed.” Goway's Steve Martin in turn told an audience that New Zealand has some 4.4 million people, a sharp contrast with Japan, which is a similar size, but is home to 126 million residents, and Britain, also similar in size to New Zealand, but...
It’s so Miami in Toronto
With scenic views overlooking Toronto from the 51st floor of the Manulife Centre, the spotlight was on Miami last night (Oct. 3) as the Greater Miami CVB held an industry reception ahead of a sales mission for travel agents tonight. With the economy picking up and Snowbirds starting to head south, Linda Stilmann, senior director of sales travel industry, for the Greater Miami CVB, says Canadian travel to Miami is beginning to pick up again. “We're a hop, skip and a jump away from here,” she says. “I mean 2.5 hours there you are out of the cold weather sitting on the beach...
100% Pure New Zealand
A delegation of tourism officials from New Zealand made a stop in Toronto yesterday (Oct. 3) in the midst of a 15-city road show to update travel industry personnel on all that's new in the land made famous by the Lord of the Rings trilogy – including new direct flights out of Houston with Air New Zealand. The event was held at Sazzafraz and hosted by Tourism New Zealand, Air New Zealand and a number of partners up from New Zealand. Also on hand was Honorary Consul Phillip Crawley who noted that tourism is a $30 billion business in New Zealand, which has seen a 17% increase in...
Remembering the Heroes of WWII
In recognition of its 10th anniversary and the upcoming 75th anniversary of the Dec. 7 bombing of Pearl Harbor, Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor recently hosted an expanded Living History Day with a multitude of historical exhibits, presentations by award-winning authors and hands-on demonstrations highlighting the history, bravery and heroes of WWII. Living History Day saw more than 2,000 guests visit the museum. This year's event included special tributes to the 100th Infantry Battalion and 442nd Regimental Combat Team, WWII exhibits created by local high school students, and...