Destinations
Baha Mar Opening Doors to New Era of Luxury
Baha Mar, the new $3.5 billion resort, will introduce “a new era of luxury, glamour, gaming and excitement” to The Bahamas when it begins hosting paid guests on March 27 at Baha Mar Casino & Hotel, Rosewood at Baha Mar and SLS LUX at Baha Mar. Grand Hyatt at Baha Mar will open shortly after. “Baha Mar will bring a new level of sophistication and resort experience to one of the most sought-after travel destinations in the Caribbean with its March 27 opening. We are thrilled to welcome our first guests to 'The New Riviera' in time for the peak spring travel weeks,” said...
WTM Africa Now A Three-Day Event
WTM Africa 2015, the leading business to business tourism event in Africa, has been expanded to a three-day event, following the hugely successful inaugural show. WTM Africa launched in spring 2014 as a two-day event in Cape Town and immediately established itself as the leading B2B tourism event in Africa. The inaugural event saw almost 4,000 industry professionals negotiate deals worth $314 million. In response to demand among exhibitors and visitors, the event has been expanded by a full day to a three-day event. Furthermore, WTM Africa 2015 exhibition floor space will be...
Penguin Hotel Looks at The Big Picture
The Penguin Hotel, located in the Art Deco District of Miami's South Beach district, invites emerging and accomplished artists, hotel guests, South Beach fans and creative minds in all areas of the world to submit works of their own to The Big Picture, Interiors at The Penguin Hotel, a juried art contest. The contest provides artists the opportunity to utilize their art to transform each one of the hotel’s 43 rooms. Work from winning artists will be printed on canvas to completely cover a wall in each room. Multiple artists will win and rooms will feature different art. Selected...
Northern Lights Maximized by Nat Hab Aurora Pods
Natural Habitat Adventures (Nat Hab) has announced the Aurora Pod as its latest innovation for viewing the Northern Lights. The custom-built structure features geometric glass construction (from waist-height up), is fully heated and equipped with reclining chairs for a 360-degree, unobstructed view of the lights. The installation is in place just outside of Churchill, MB, which is amongst the best places to view the lights. Nat Hab’s guests will also enjoy evening viewing at the Tundra Lodge, situated on the edge of the Churchill Wildlife Management Area. It has warm, comfortable...
Three Million And Counting
In this week's digital edition of Travel Courier, staff writer, Ian Stalker reports that Cuba's tourist trade has entered 2015 riding high, with the Caribbean country seeing over three million tourists visit in 2014 – the first time annual visitations have topped the three-million mark – and the tantalizing prospect of a massive upsurge in visitors looming. Cuba's Ministry of Tourism and the Cuba Tourist Board announced last week that Cuba's tourist trade hit the three-million figure Dec. 30, attributing the development to “the hard and intense work of all our industry...
Monograms Adds Iceland Stopover
Monograms has introduced an “Iceland Stopover” program, giving travellers a perfect way to get a taste of the European country. Travellers can choose to break their journey either on the way to Europe or on the way home, and enjoy two night's accommodation in Reykjavik at the four-star Icelandair Reykjavik Marina Hotel. The city package also includes buffet breakfast daily, a half-day guided sightseeing tour, a special inside visit to the Hallgrimskirka Church and the services of a local host who can help with sightseeing, dining and shopping. “There’s no doubt that Iceland...
KapohoKine Adventures Earns Sustainable Tourism Certificate
KapohoKine Adventures, a premier tour operator on Hawaii island, has been awarded a Sustainable Tourism Certification by the Hawaii Ecotourism Association, following the completion of an inspection of the company’s programs and practices. The certification is granted to tour operators that demonstrate a commitment to protecting Hawaii’s natural environment and culture through the promotion of responsible travel. For instance, operators must make a minimum of two contributions to both a conservation outcome and to the local community over the past 12 months. KapohoKine Adventures...
Free Israel Webinar Set for Jan. 14
Israel is everything you didn't expect. Yes, it's the Holy Land, but it's also one of the most lucrative, modern and dynamic travel destinations on earth. The Israel Government Tourist Office - Canada (IGTO) invites you to register and participate in an upcoming educational webinar that will take place on Jan. 14, 1 p.m. EST, hosted by Baxter Travel Media. As an added incentive, agents registering and logging on as participants will be entered to win a trip for two to Israel sponsored by EL AL Israel Airlines and Dan Hotels. This Israel webinar will expose participants to a...