Destinations
Sunshine in New York
Carnival Sunshine – Carnival Cruise Line's first ship to feature all of the line’s Fun Ship 2.0 dining, bar and entertainment innovations – will offer a unique schedule from New York in 2016 encompassing 20 voyages departing between June and October 2016. This marks the first time that a Fun Ship 2.0-equipped ship will offer such a diverse itinerary schedule from the Big Apple with options ranging from value-packed two-day cruises to 10-day Caribbean voyages. Carnival Sunshine will also offer a series of sailings from Charleston, S.C., and Norfolk, Va., in summer and fall...
Magnificent Myanmar
Exotik Tours is giving intrepid travellers the opportunity to experience mysterious Myanmar as part of a new cruise and land package added to its Asia program. The 10-day, nine-night “Magnificent Myanmar” package, which features one special departure this year on Oct. 10, starts from $3,199 per person (land and cruise only) and features two nights in Yangon, one night in Bagan, two nights aboard the RV Orient Pandaw travelling upstream to Mandalay, two nights in Mandalay and two nights on the shores of Inle Lake at the Pristine Lotus Spa Resort. The price includes accommodation...
Four Seasons Fall Special
Four Seasons Resort Hualalai at Historic Ka‘upulehu has introduced a “Fall Promotion” – a season-long celebration of romance, epicurean experiences and escapism. The resort will also offer its lowest rates of the year in September and October. For guests booking now through June 30, rooms start at US$645 per night, a nearly 20% savings from published pricing. The resort brings an extra level of romance to guests visiting in September. With the kids back in school, parents can turn the focus on themselves – all in Hawaii’s most idyllic setting. Available are a...
On The ‘Road to 10 Million More Visitors’
NYC & Company, New York City's official destination marketing organization, has announced a new tourism target of 67 million annual visitors by 2021. The “Road to 10 Million More Visitors” campaign was introduced during NYC & Company’s annual meeting of more than 800 tourism and hospitality industry members. The organization previously achieved its goal of 55 million visitors one year ahead of its 2015 schedule by welcoming an all-time record 56.4 million visitors last year. “From the North Bronx to the South Shore, New York City is home to thousands of diverse...
Swiss Set To Celebrate Matterhorn Anniversary
Swiss tourism authorities are inviting people to experience some high drama. July 14 will mark the 150th year of the first ascent of the famed Matterhorn and tourism officials in Zermatt report that a year of celebrating the event will include a play designed for the milestone that will have a stunning and appropriate alpine setting. The Matterhorn Story will recount the ascent led by Englishman Edward Whymper that summited the 4,478-metre-high Matterhorn on July 14, 1865, and be shown in a setting 2,600 metres high, with the stands for the performances built on the Gornergrat above...
Iconic Sam’s Castle Open for Public Tours
Pacifica, CA's iconic Sam’s Castle will be open throughout this year with special public tours, the first set for April 19, guided by “Sam’s Castle” author Bridget Oates, in co-ordination with the Sam Mazza Foundation. With a rich and intriguing history, visitors will hear compelling stories about police raids, bones buried in the garden and parties that raised the roof. In addition to the historic tales, guests will enjoy picturesque, panoramic views, as well as wine and refreshments. Tickets are priced at...
Hyatt Doubles The Fun In Jamaica
Two new Hyatts, the integrated Ziva and Zilara, will officially debut tonight (Friday) in Jamaica, with a gala opening event attended by travel trade from around the world. Jamaican minister of tourism Dr. Wykeham McNeill will officially cut the ribbon for the island's newest resorts, which soft opened in December, but are only now fully realized. A joint partnership of Playa Hotels & Resorts and Hyatt and managed by Playa – under the Hyatt Ziva and Hyatt Zilara brand names – the new Hyatt Ziva (family) and Hyatt Zilara (adults only) properties are side-by-side, sharing the...
Air New Zealand Increasing YVR-Auckland Service
Air New Zealand will move to a daily return service on its Vancouver-Auckland route over the peak northern winter period between mid-December 2015 and late-January 2016. This will be the first time the airline has operated daily return services on the route and represents a 21% increase in capacity over the previous six-week peak northern winter period. In another first, Canadian customers are now able to book the airline’s Economy Skycouch product as the route will be consistently operated by refurbished Boeing 777-200ER aircraft from Oct. 25. According to Air New Zealand...