Destinations
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...
Skull Island: Reign of Kong Now Open
Another chapter has been written at Universal Orlando Resort with the opening of its newest mega attraction – “Skull Island: Reign of Kong.” Skull Island: Reign of Kong brings the next generation of the King Kong legend to life on an unprecedented scale. The adventure begins as guests are transported deep into a mysterious world, where their mission is to discover creatures of unknown origin with the 8th Wonder Expedition Company, the research team leading the excursion. After braving ancient temple ruins and encountering hostile natives, they board a 40-foot-long, 17-ton...
Cruise Lines Taking A Pass On Istanbul
Following the recent attack at Istanbul's Ataturk Airport, more and more cruise lines are taking a pass on Turkey this year – and some into 2017 – with only Princess Cruises and Holland America Line still offering Istanbul as a port of call, reports assistant editor, Greg Coates in this week's digital edition of Travel Courier. Norwegian Cruise Line has suspended all calls to Turkey through 2017 across all NCLH brands, which also includes Oceania and Regent Seven Seas Cruises. “We will continue to closely monitor the situation and make future itinerary adjustments as...
Dominican Republic Rings The Bell
The Dominican Republic Tourism Board brought out a heavy hitter in Toronto last night (July 11) evening to promote Dominican tourism. A tourism board gathering saw longtime Blue Jay and fan favourite George Bell on hand to both tout the benefits of vacationing in his native D.R. and reminisce about his time in Toronto. “We like to see Canadians come to the Dominican,” Bell told the gathering, suggesting that they consider visiting the “beautiful” capital of Santo Domingo – part of which dates back centuries and features Spanish colonial architecture – along with the...
Canopy by Hilton Opens in Reykjavik
Canopy by Hilton and Icelandair Hotels have announced the opening of the world’s first Canopy hotel in the city of Reykjavik. Canopy by Hilton Reykjavik City Centre is centrally located on Hverfisgata Street, a thriving area in the heart of the city. Canopy by Hilton Reykjavik City Centre is designed as a natural extension of Hverfisgata Street, with local design influences and natural materials used throughout the hotel’s architecture and interiors. The property honours its musical beginnings with an LP library with records that can be played at any of the 10 on-property...