Destinations
Meet The New Universal Studios Hollywood
In this week's digital edition of Travel Courier, Michael Baginski reports that Universal Studios Hollywood (USH) has a new face and it isn't pretty. Not supposed to be. Los Angeles' top tourist destination has continued its ambitious revitalization with the opening of “Don’t Open, Dead Inside,” a new permanent attraction based on the gruesome The Walking Dead TV show. A real-life interpretation of what is believed to be the most watched show in cable television history, The Walking Dead attraction follows the arrival of the highly anticipated “The Wizarding World of...
Picking America’s Favourite Beach
In a recent survey, Tipspoke (a recreational information hub) asked a simple question: “What is America's favorite beach?” And while there are many opinion-based responses to this question, Tipspoke's master researcher, Stacey Sao decided to get an unbiased, fact-based answer. Following a uniquely rigorous 3-step process with Google Consumer Surveys, Tipspoke uncovered the results for the favorite beaches in the US to be as follows: Myrtle Beach, SC Miami Beach, FL Clearwater Beach, FL (2-way tie for 3rd) Destin Beach, FL (2-way tie for 3rd) Daytona Beach, FL ...
Niagara Falls Stakes Its Claim
Niagara Falls is arguing that it deserves the official title of Eighth Wonder of the World. The unofficial title is often given to sites, buildings, projects and designs that are deemed comparable to the original Seven World Wonders. Niagara Falls is often listed as a top natural wonder or landmark, but the Falls are only one characteristic that make Canada’s Niagara region “a top contender for the title.” “When people think of Niagara, the first thing that comes to mind—and for good reason—is likely the Falls,” says Anthony Annunziata, VP of marketing at Marriott...
Share Saint Lucia Photos To Unlock Deals
Saint Lucia’s natural beauty offers summer vacationers a blend of island adventure and Caribbean vibes and the setting to inspire #UnlockSaintLucia, a social media photo sharing campaign, where Canadians work together to help unlock exclusive, time-limited travel deals for an idyllic Saint Lucia getaway. Running until Aug. 31, Canadian travellers are urged to share photos showcasing their perfect Saint Lucia getaway using the hashtag #UnlockSaintLucia on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. When 25 or more photos are shared each week, a deal will be “unlocked” for a limited time and...
Porter Adds Thunder Bay Lift
Porter Airlines is increasing its flights to Thunder Bay from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport in response to continuing strong passenger demand. The carrier will be operating up to six daily roundtrips as of Sept. 6, 2016. Three direct flights are available from Thunder Bay to both Ottawa and Montreal, after a short stop in Toronto. Passengers no longer have to deplane in Toronto and change aircraft, significantly reducing travel time by up to two hours. Thunder Bay was Porter’s initial destination in Northern Ontario and continues to attract new passengers. Robert...
Cycling To Adventure
Biking in Tahiti has been popular for many years now, but Goway's new cycling safaris made add that little bit more adventure that honeymooners head there may be looking for. For couples staying at the Four Seasons Bora Bora, there is an opportunity to enjoy a biking adventure on the water. The unique experience is made possible by the Schiller Bike, a pedal-powered aquatic bike that has taken its creator, Judah Schiller, across the Hudson River, and even the choppy waters of San Francisco Bay. Honeymooners and other holiday makers using the bikes in Bora Bora however are unlikely...
Cayman Loves Agents
With the launch of “Cayman Loves Agents,” the Cayman Islands is offering travel agents a chance to have their very own Caymankind experience. The promotion features special rates for the travel trade and agents can go to http://www.caymanislands.ky/travelagents to learn more about the promotion and view reduced pricing on accommodations, watersports and other activities available in the Cayman Islands. Rosa Harris, director of tourism for the Cayman Islands, observed: “We truly value all of our industry relationships and understand that the travel agents, dive partners,...
What’s Your Vision?
Canada's Minister for Small Business and Tourism, Bardish Chagger is currently in the process of developing Canada's New Tourism Vision. That vision will be a set of policies and initiatives focusing on increasing international visitation to Canada and growing Canada's tourism sector. And the minister has reached out to TIAC and asked for its input as well as input from its members to help shape the program's objectives. As a result, TIAC is asking its members to share their tourism business' priorities, barriers and targets by responding to a quick survey at...