Destinations
Feds Advise Against Non-Essential Travel to Turkey
Turkey Global Affairs Canada is advising against non-essential travel to Turkey following Friday's failed military coup. Those who are already in Turkey are advised to restrict their movements, ensure that their travel documents are up to date, and keep abreast of the latest developments. Travellers can register with the Registration of Canadians Abroad service, receiving its messages on the current situation. Turkish authorities report that the government has detained some 6,000 people as it cracks down on suspected coup participants. At least 294 people were reported killed and...
Ritz-Carlton Tees Up Second China Resort
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company has teed up a second resort hotel on China’s only tropical island of Hainan. Set on an east coast location near the city of Wanning, the private oceanfront setting of the resort with its two crescents of white sandy beach will also include the debut of the first Ritz-Carlton Golf Club in China. The 18-hole course will be designed by golf legend Jack Nicklaus. The Ritz-Carlton, Nanyan Bay is scheduled to open in 2017 offering 244 guest rooms and suites, in addition to 14 private villas. Five dining options will be available. Other amenities include...
Stewart, Landry Keynote Speakers at CTO Conference
Adam Stewart (pictured), CEO of Sandals Resorts International, and Craig Landry, president of Air Canada Leisure Group, will deliver keynote addresses at CTO's annual State of the Industry Conference (SOTIC), taking place in Barbados from Sept. 14-16. “The combination of a keynoter who is the chief executive officer of the Caribbean’s foremost hotel brand – Adam Stewart of Sandals – and a featured speaker who is from Air Canada, signals the importance we attach to our vision for the Caribbean,” said Hugh Riley, the CTO’s secretary general. The conference, which has the...
Conrad Hotels To Make South Pacific Debut
Conrad Hotels & Resorts has signed a franchise agreement with SA BORA BORA NUI for the Conrad Bora Bora Nui, which will mark the brand's South Pacific debut in 2017. The 115-room resort, formerly known as Hilton Bora Bora Nui Resort & Spa, will undergo a multimillion-dollar refurbishment and open as Conrad Bora Bora Nui in March 2017. The hotel is located on Motu To’opua, an islet off the coast of Bora Bora, about 20 minutes by boat from Bora Bora Airport. Offering panoramic ocean views, access to sea sports, coral reef dive sites and hiking trails, the beachfront Conrad...
HORROR IN NICE
"Les hommes de tous les pays sont frères, celui qui opprime une seule nation se déclare l'ennemi de toutes."* The travel industry reacted with shock and horror following a terrorist attack in Nice, France last night (July 14). A terrorist driving a large truck plowed through the crowds of people as they celebrated France's national holiday, Bastille Day, killing at least 84 people (including children) and injuring more than 100. French president, Francois Hollande address the nation following the attacks, telling the country that France would “always be stronger than the...
CWW Canada Now Representing New Hampshire
New Hampshire has selected Connect WorldWide Canada (CWW Canada) as its public relations and tourism trade marketing representation in Canada. “We are excited for this opportunity to work with CWW Canada,” said Victoria Cimino, director of the New Hampshire Division of Travel and Tourism Development. “We are confident their creative strategies will help increase awareness of New Hampshire and encourage Canadian visitation to our beautiful state.” Starting this month, Ashton Marcus will handle PR while Kosta Tsimiklis will take on trade marketing for the state, which is a...
Whistler Presents Free Summer Concert Series
Summer in Whistler is in full swing and now the soundtrack has officially been set. The Whistler Presents free outdoor concert series has confirmed a solid schedule of 10 exceptional acts for the sixth year of this celebrated event. Artists Deya Doya, Steel Pulse, Jose Gonzalez, Hannah Georgas, The Strumbellas, Sarah Harmer, Whitehorse, The Acoustical Sounds of Big Sugar, Mother Mother and Steven Page are all lined up to play under the stars this summer at the Whistler Olympic Plaza. The concert series gets underway July 28 at 8 p.m. with Deya Doya and will run until Sept. 10 when...
JTB Releases 2016 Fam Schedule
The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) in Canada has released its schedule of upcoming familiarization tours for Canadian travel agents. Agents are invited to apply now for the tour departing from their closest major city. FAMs are scheduled from September through early December and will highlight Jamaica’s resort areas of Negril, Montego Bay and Ocho Rios. The trips are a great opportunity for agents to be updated on product developments as well as obtain the tools to better sell Destination Jamaica to their clients. For more information and to register, agents should visit...