Destinations
Luxury Eight-Screen Cinema to Open at Ka Makana Alii
Consolidated Theatres will open an eight-screen, state-of-the-art cinema at Ka Makana Alii, the 1.4 million-square-foot regional mall being built in West Oahu. The new theatre, which will be the company’s ninth in Hawaii and its first new cinema to break ground since 2001, will feature the latest in cinematic technology and incorporate elements that celebrate Hawaii’s unique lifestyle. “Our new theatre at Ka Makana Alii will provide the West Oahu community with a world-class cinematic experience, from plush reclining seats to a delicious, locally inspired menu,” said Ellen...
Last Chance to Escape Winter to Sunny St. Pete
Steady sun, top-rated powder-white beaches, lively restaurants, eclectic shops and historic neighbourhoods, who wouldn't want to spend the Canadian winter in St. Pete/Clearwater, Florida? It's your last chance to enter the Travel Courier and Visit St. Pete/Clearwater contest. One lucky Canadian agent will win a week-long vacation for two including round-trip airfare to Tampa International Airport from a Canadian WestJet gateway, seven-night stay at the Sheraton Sand Key on Clearwater Beach, tickets to the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, a cruise with Tropic Boat Tours and $100 dining...
Mardi Gras Florida-style
Universal Orlando Resort is getting set to let the good times roll with announcement of its 2015 Mardi Gras celebration – highlighted by 16 nights of concerts from some of the biggest names in music, coupled with the essence of the legendary Bayou bash. On select nights from Feb. 7 through April 18, guests can experience a family friendly version of the “N’awlins”-inspired festival at Universal Studios Florida. Guests can top off their day in the theme parks with Cajun cuisine, an awe-inspiring parade and a live concert. This year’s concert lineup features an array of...
San Diego Unveils New Embarcadero
Visitors to downtown San Diego’s bustling bayside will find a new, more pedestrian-friendly Embarcadero thanks to enhancements recently unveiled by the Port of San Diego. Two years in the making at a cost of US$31.1 million, a new esplanade located along Harbor Drive between the Navy and B Street piers welcomes visitors, including cruise ship passengers boarding and disembarking from San Diego’s two adjacent cruise ship terminals. Representing the first phase of San Diego’s Embarcadero Visionary Plan, the improvements include a two-block area of West Broadway between North Harbor...
Hilton Touches Down At Munich Airport
Hilton Hotels & Resorts has opened its first hotel at Munich Airport in Germany. Hilton Munich Airport has 389 guest rooms and is the only hotel to provide direct access to the terminal building. Amenities at the hotel include a range of dining options, fitness facilities with swimming pool, sauna and steam bath and conference and business facilities. The hotel is also undergoing a significant extension which will see 160 guest rooms added to the building in...
A Yen For Japan
Japan's tourist trade closed out 2014 on a high note, with a lower yen receiving much of the credit from one Asia specialist for the country's strong performance, reports staff writer, Ian Stalker in this week's digital edition of Travel Courier. The country's tourist trade has set records in recent months, including from Canada, where November figures were the highest on record, the eighth straight month of record months. Japan saw 165,214 Canadians in the first 11 months of 2014, more than the 152,766 it hosted in all of 2013. The January-November period saw a 19.5% increase in...
New Nile River Cruise
Tom Harper River Journeys' newest addition to its repertoire of epic river cruises is Egypt. The 12-day adventure has the best of Egypt’s sites, including a seven-night cruise on the Nile, visits to the Pyramids of Giza, the Valley of the Kings and tomb of Tutankhamen, Philae Temple, the Ptolemaic Temple of Horus, Abu Simbel and an array of other UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Journeying from one ancient wonder to another aboard a deluxe Nile River cruiser is the perfect way to explore Egypt and its mysteries in comfort and style, with all meals, 22 excursions and 11 cultural...
Florida Huddle Sets Records
Florida Huddle, the Sunshine State’s premier, appointment-based, travel-trade show, is sold out and ready to open today at the Greater Fort Lauderdale Broward County Convention Center. In its second year of being owned and operated by VISIT FLORIDA, Florida Huddle 2015 has set new records for participation across all sectors. “The level of participation in Florida Huddle this year signals that the state is well positioned to build on our tremendous momentum and make 2015 another record year for Florida tourism,” said VISIT FLORIDA president and CEO Will Seccombe. “With over...