Destinations
Final Week of Contiki Campaign Features Australia
As the grand finale in Contiki’s eight-week #Travelgoals campaign, it’s all about the sun-drenched paradise of Australia with featured content from Vancouver’s Jordan Dyck, a sustainable tourism advocate and travel photographer who recently participated in the #contikistorytellers program. “To celebrate the final week of #travelgoals, we’re offering $300 off Australia to inspire millennials to travel to one of the world’s most sought-after vacation destinations,” said Contiki Canada president Brad Ford. “Australia carries special meaning as it was the setting for our...
Renovations Debut at Pan Pacific Vancouver
The Pan Pacific Hotel Vancouver has just completed major renovations of guest rooms and public spaces, inspired by its oceanfront location and surrounding scenery. Guest rooms have hues of blue and grey balanced against sandy tones and birds-eye maple. The spa-like bathrooms benefit from the “smart design” of architects Musson Cattel. Also, the hotel’s 3,900 square metres of conference and meeting space have been enhanced with state-of-the-art audio visual technology and new carpeting. Up next, the Pacific Club Lounge and Club floors will undergo a complete...
After Dark In Volcanoes Park
In celebration of its 100th anniversary in 2016, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park will offer monthly centennial-themed After Dark in the Park programs explaining fascinating facets of the park’s history. Talks will be offered on a selected Tuesday night each month. On Saturdays following each talk, a ranger-guided excursion will connect visitors to the Art Dark in the Park topic discussed. The Centennial Series events are free, but park entrance fees apply. (photo by Amy...
Super Bowl 50 Sets Record in San Francisco
Call it a huge touchdown as San Francisco scored big over Super Bowl 50 weekend, according to reports from the San Francisco Travel Association. Analysis of data collected by Smith Travel Research revealed record-breaking hotel tax collections and revenue during the final four days of Super Bowl 50 activities, Feb. 4-7. More than US$8.2 million in Hotel Tax was generated, an increase of more than US$5.3 million or 190% over the same period in 2015. The Hotel Tax goes directly into the city’s General Fund. These projections represent Hotel Tax revenues alone and do not include...
Hilton in Historic Bucharest
Hilton Worldwide has reached a franchise agreement with SC Apex Alliance to open Hilton Garden Inn Bucharest Old Town in 2017. The 201-room hotel will be located within an historic listed building in the prime city centre location of Doamnei St. The hotel will offer guests a contemporary restaurant, cooked to order breakfast and 24 hour fitness centre. Romania is already home to five Hilton Worldwide hotels under three different brands, and Hilton Garden Inn Bucharest Old Town marks the brand's debut in the...
Insight Celebrates India’s Holi Festival
Insight Vacations is offering last-minute clients a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to celebrate Holi – the most boisterous of Hindu festivals taking place on March 24 with a kaleidoscope of Luxury Gold journeys to India where special arrangements have been made to mark the festivities. From watching a procession of Rajput men riding their steeds through the lively celebrations in Rajasthan to “playing Holi” in the temple town of Ranakpur, guests can expect to gain a deeper look into this ancient celebration. During the festivities, arrangements have been made for guests to play...
ACV Expands Sun Line-Up
Following the recent addition of more than 30 properties throughout Mexico and the Caribbean – including Memories, Starfish and Oasis Hotels – Air Canada Vacations (ACV) continuing to expand its Sun Sun product line. Three new all-inclusive Palladium properties are joining the roster including The Royal Suites Turquesa in Punta Cana; The Royal Suites Punta De Mita in Puerto Vallarta and The Royal Suites Yucatan in Cancun. All three hotels are adults only (18+) and include a variety of restaurant options, land and water activities, spas and fitness centres. ACV is also offering...
United Cuba bound?
United Airlines has Cuba on its radar with the airline submitting a formal application to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for permission to provide service from four of its largest US gateway cities – Newark/New York, Houston, Washington, D.C. and Chicago – to Havana's José Martí International Airport. If approved, United will be one of the first US airlines to offer customers daily, non-stop scheduled service to Cuba. “This is a historic moment for our company, our employees and, most importantly, our customers,” said United president Oscar Munoz. “We want...