Destinations
Webinar Showcases Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way
With 2,600 km of rugged beauty, visitors to Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way would be forgiven for thinking they’ve stepped on to Westeros’ stormy shores. Jagged cliffs, crashing surf and heart-stopping scenery make the Wild Atlantic Way a must for any photographer, trekker, nature-lover or outdoor aficionado looking to expand their horizons. Join Baxter Travel Media as we host Tourism Ireland’s presentation of “Ireland: The Wild Atlantic Way” at 12 p.m. EST, April 8. To join in the free webinar, visit https://zoom.us/webinar/register/ba9fcaac4a5135b2c5b9141539e44ee6...
TIABC Conference Back in Vancouver
The Tourism Industry Association of BC (TIABC) will host the BC Tourism Industry Conference in Vancouver this year. From Oct. 20-21, professionals from all regions of the province will meet for the key tourism industry event of the year. Building on the success of the BC Tourism & Hospitality Summit in 2014, the 2015 conference will offer a wider variety of workshops, new keynote speakers and the unprecedented opportunity to bring government and industry operators together. Planning is well underway and the event web site will be launched soon at...
Discovering Canada Through A Photographer’s Lens
Adventure Canada has launched new photography programs, collaborations and workshops designed to help amateur and professional photographers capture priceless moments during cruise adventures this year. Travellers can enjoy complimentary access to state-of-the-art cameras and lenses from the experts at Fujifilm throughout the expedition season. Onboard workshops and coaching from esteemed photographers like Freeman Patterson, Andre Gallant and Dan Bailey are available on select voyages, including the inaugural Mighty Saint Lawrence adventure, from June 14-23, and iconic Out of the...
UK Set to Host Rugby World Cup
The Rugby World Cup 2015 is set to kick off – literally – this fall at 13 venues in England and Wales. From Sept. 18 through Oct. 31, fans of participating nations, including Canada, and from across the ruby world will have sights set on the UK, which tourism officials predict will be a boon for tourism. “Sport in Britain is an incredibly powerful sales tool; it attracts millions of fans worldwide,” said Canada's British deputy consul Fern Horine at a Visit England event in Toronto. “The World Cup provides a tremendous opportunity for tourism and builds on our Olympic...
Campaign Encourages Visitors to ‘Let Hawaii Happen’
As part of a newly launched social media engagement program, the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau (HVCB) is encouraging residents and visitors to show how the best part of travelling through the Hawaiian Islands can often be the unplanned moments of a “planned” vacation. While familiar, iconic sites and activities in Hawaii are essential for any itinerary, more travellers are discovering unexpected pleasures await them when they let the magic of the islands lead them to new experiences. The HVCB is inviting travellers to tag #LetHawaiiHappen in their social media posts to...
Hilton Continues Growth in Mexico
Hilton Worldwide has announced the signing of a management agreement with Grupo Aldo Promotora de Inversion SAPI de CV to operate a new build Hilton Garden Inn hotel in Salamanca, Mexico. Scheduled to open in 2016, the new Hilton Garden Inn in one of Mexico’s key industrial cities serves as an example of the company’s continued expansion efforts in Mexico. Forming part of the award-winning, mid-priced brand that delivers high quality and value, Hilton Garden Inn Salamanca, in the Mexican state of Guanajuato, will be strategically located near major automotive plants, businesses...
Tourism Ireland Targets Group Business
In this week's digital edition of Travel Courier, executive editor, Bob Mowat reports that Tourism Ireland has no time to rest on its laurels these days. With the introduction of year-round air service in 2014, plus a host of seasonal flights available, officials continue to spread the word that any time is a good time to visit the Emerald Isle. In Toronto recently on a tour that would also stop in Ottawa, Vancouver and Victoria, the tourist board, along with 10 of its industry partners, hosted 70 agents specializing in group travel to talk to them about the business opportunities the...
Vail Resorts Acquires Australia’s Largest Mountain Resort
Vail Resorts, Inc. has agreed to acquire its first international mountain resort, Perisher Ski Resort in New South Wales, Australia, for a cash consideration of approximately US$136 million, subject to certain adjustments. Perisher is the largest and most visited ski resort in Australia, and is well-positioned with access to the country’s largest cities, including Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra and Brisbane. Perisher is also the largest ski resort in the Southern Hemisphere. The acquisition is expected to close in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015 following the satisfaction of...