Destinations
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...
Tardy-Joubert Leaves Atout France
Armelle Tardy-Joubert is leaving the office at Atout France on July 15 to take the post of director of the Regional Committee of Tourism Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. For close to six years, Tardy-Joubert has helped consolidate the already close ties between France and Canada. She relied on market development strategies such as the Gallerie F and consumer editions, among others, by discovering coast to coast Canadian travellers the French art of living. By integrating the management of the Regional Tourism Board Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Tardy-Joubert ends a successful...
Choose Freedom Over Fear
U.S. Travel Association chief executive Roger Dow has made an impassioned plea for open-door policies and connectivity in the wake of multiple terror attacks abroad and the Orlando massacre at home, reports Montreal editor, Mike Dunbar in this week's digital edition of Canadian Travel Press. He told a 6,000-strong audience from 70-plus countries attending IPW in New Orleans recently that America must not close its borders in order to insulate itself from similar atrocities in the future. Dow noted, ``Unfortunately, there are scary things going on in the world that sometimes make us...
The Nightmare Continues At Universal
Fans may have thought it was over, but he’s still out there... this fall, Michael Myers makes his return to Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood’s Halloween Horror Nights in an all-new maze inspired by the second film in the classic horror series, “Halloween.” The iconic horror film sequel continues the story of masked killer, Michael Myers, as he stalks an entire town and relentlessly pursues his victims. Now, his focus turns to guests as Universal joins forces with Compass International Pictures to bring the haunting film’s most suspenseful and...
US Set To Expand Cuba Flight Options
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has proposed to select eight US airlines to begin scheduled flights between Atlanta, Charlotte, Fort Lauderdale, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, Newark, New York City, Orlando and Tampa and Havana as early as this fall. The proposal comes nearly one year after the United States and Cuba re-established diplomatic relations in July 2015. “Today we take another important step toward delivering on President Obama’s promise to re-engage Cuba,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx. “Restoring regular air service holds tremendous...