Destinations
Israel Winner
Henry Wiseberg of Talk of the Town Travel in Toronto has been named the grand prize winner of the Israel Government Tourist Office’s webinar raffle. Wiseberg and a lucky guest will be on their way to a Mediterranean adventure, courtesy of El Al Airlines and Dan Hotels. When asked about his plans for the vacation, Wiseberg mentioned looking forward to delicious cuisine, beautiful scenery and exploring historic Tel Aviv. The prize was exclusively offered to attendees of Baxter Travel Media and the Israel Government Tourist Office’s recent presentation of “Israel: Land of...
Battleship Missouri Memorial to Host Special Exhibit
Seventy years after the USS Missouri came under attack from a Japanese kamikaze pilot, a special exhibit never before shown outside Japan will be unveiled revealing another perspective of how humanity triumphs over warfare. On April 11, the new exhibit will be displayed aboard the retired USS Missouri – site of Japan’s formal surrender to the Allied Forces on Sept. 2, 1945 to end World War II – and feature a rare collection of artifacts, images and archival materials gathered about kamikaze pilots, including final good-bye letters. The collection is being provided courtesy of the...
San Francisco Breaking Records
The San Francisco Travel Association reports that San Francisco welcomed 18.01 million visitors last year, an increase of 6.5% from 2013, setting new records for the City By The Bay. Visitors spent US$10.67 billion in 2014, up 13.7% from the previous year. “The growth of San Francisco’s visitor industry continued to break records in 2014,” said Joe D'Alessandro, San Francisco Travel president and CEO. “Both visitor spending and the total number of visitors have reached the highest levels ever.” The tourism industry generated US$665 million in taxes for the City of San...
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...