Destinations
Disney Sailing Back to Tortola
Disney Cruise Line will once again be stopping in Tortola in the British Virgin Islands starting in January 2016. The Disney Fantasy and Disney Magic will sail from Port Canaveral, Fla. to the Eastern Caribbean, with Tortola as a port-of-call on 11 sailings. Tortola is the largest island of the BVI chain offering white sand beaches, ancient ruins and tasty local cuisine. Available activities for cruise passengers include boating, diving, sailing, hiking and...
Barbados Has New Tourism CEO, Carter Moving to UK
Following the announcement of Barbados’ two new divisions of tourism – the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI) and the Barbados Tourism Product Authority (BTPA) – the BTMI has announced the appointment of a new chief executive officer – William Griffith – and an industry-leading team. Cheryl Carter has been appointed BTMI director UK, moving from her previous role as vice-president for Canada, a position she held for 13 years. She will be based in London this winter. Peter Mayers will become BTMI director Canada, after eight years as business and senior business...
Festive Orlando Lights Up the Season
Orlando is getting set to celebrate the most magical time of the year with special events and live entertainment in its theme parks and beyond. Along with the nearly 150 holiday-themed events at the theme parks and throughout the destination, visitors can also find the perfect gift at Orlando’s well known outlet centres, malls and specialty boutiques. Visit Orlando will be sharing tips to help visitors make the most of their holiday vacation at visitorlando.com/holidays. Visit Orlando is also an official seller of Orlando attraction tickets, including a variety of Orlando’s...
Leading By Example
Africa specialist Big Five Tours & Expeditions insists brushing up on geography could help allay growing international alarm over Ebola and the company's president is citing his own ongoing travels in Africa to demonstrate that most of the continent isn't now at risk for the deadly disease, reports Travel Courier's Ian Stalker. The number of fatalities linked to Ebola is now hovering around 5,000 and a handful of cases that have surfaced outside of western Africa have raised fears among some that Ebola may work its way into other regions, with Africa – where medical care often...
Thompson Opening Special
The Thompson Miami Beach hotel, which will have a starting rate of US$299 when it opens Nov. 21, has an “Opening Package” offer that will be available to guests when they book a minimum two-night stay starting Nov. 21. The package rate starts at $399 a night and includes daily breakfast for two, signature welcome cocktails, beach swag bag with Coola sunscreen products and admission for two to the Perez Art Museum Miami. There is a minimum two-night...
On Ice at the Fairmont Empress
The annual winter wonderland at The Fairmont Empress in Victoria, BC is expanding this year with the addition of a skating rink on the hotel's iconic front lawn overlooking the festively lit Victoria Harbour. Operating from Nov. 20 until mid-January, the covered rink will offer public skating 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. weekdays and 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends. Skate rentals, Skate 'n Date nights and Family Skate afternoon are some of the ways to enjoy the tradition of winter skating. For groups, there are Office Skates, Holiday Parties on Ice, and Break + Skate meeting options. Special...
Spotlight on Nicaragua
Nicaraguan Ambassador Francisco Campbell is promoting his homeland to Canadians and has a weighty travel industry ally at his side when doing so. Campbell told a Toronto audience last week that Lonely Planet – which has a huge international following, particularly among young travellers – has declared that Nicaragua is one of its top four destinations for 2015. “The tourism industry in Nicaragua is booming,” Campbell said of a country that's gaining news hotels and resorts. “Todays travellers are looking for a new getaway to vacations that will not only be relaxing but...
Karisma Debuts Allure Caramel in Belgrade
Karisma Hotels & Resorts has announced the debut of Allure Caramel, by Karisma in Belgrade, Serbia. The introduction of Allure Caramel represents Allure Hotels’ first property in Europe and third within the brand’s emerging portfolio of boutique city hotels that reflect the culture of each destination. The new hotel is now welcoming travellers. Allure Caramel (formerly The Hotel Admiral Club Belgrade) combines “a rich heritage, historic charm, and classic style with current-day comforts, personalized service, and thoughtful amenities.” Allure Caramel was most recently...