Destinations
Fiji Stopover Deal From Goway
Goway Travel is offering a free 2 night stopover when flying with Fiji Airways to Australia or New Zealand. The offer lets travellers fly to Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Auckland or Christchurch and receive 2 free nights on Denarau Island in Fiji at either the Radisson Blu Fiji Denarau Island Resort or the Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa with breakfast each day. Denarau is a great base for travel to the Mamanuca Islands or to join a small ship cruise, it is also home to Port Denarau with its restaurants, nightlife and shopping options. The stopover can be two consecutive nights or taken...
Take a Harley Ride on the Wild Side of Kauai
Aqua Kaua‘i Beach Resort is giving guests a chance to rent and ride a Harley motorcycle on the quiet roads of Kaua’i with its new “Born to be Wild” special. When booking a three-night stay in an Ocean View room, a one-day Harley-Davidson motorcycle rental with complimentary shuttle service to and from the motorcycle shop is included. Adventurers will enjoy the open road while discovering Kaua’i’s many scenic spots. The “Born to be Wild” package is available for bookings and travel through Dec....
Tourism Grows In Challenging Times
In its latest World Tourism Barometer, the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) reports that international tourist arrivals grew by 4.6% in the first half of 2014. Destinations worldwide received some 517 million international tourists between January and June 2014, 22 million more than in the same period of 2013. Growth was strongest in the Americas (up 6%), followed by Asia and the Pacific and Europe (both up by 5%). By sub-region, South Asia and Northern Europe (up by 8%) were the best performers, together with North-East Asia and Southern Mediterranean Europe (up by...
AC rouge Heads To Osaka
Air Canada rouge will expand its international network in 2015, launching non-stop flights between Vancouver and Osaka, Japan. Beginning May 1, 2015, rouge will operate up to 5 flights a week to Osaka's Kansai International Airport using Boeing 767-300ER aircraft that will feature both economy and premium service cabins. Ben Smith, president, passenger airlines for Air Canada, said: "We expect this new seasonal service to be particularly popular with vacation travellers from Osaka seeking the renowned scenic beauty, outdoor activities and culture of Vancouver and B.C., as well as...
Sunshine Flights From Sunwing
Sunwing is launching direct, non-stop flights from Ottawa to St. Petersburg/Clearwater beginning Dec. 18, 2014. The weekly service offers Thursday departures aboard a Boeing 737-800 aircraft that will accommodate 189 passengers. With the addition of the new service, Ottawa becomes the third Canadian city to benefit from a direct, non-stop service to the region after Toronto and Halifax. Noah Lagos, St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport director commented: “We are excited to add another international destination with Sunwing Airlines and make it easier for Canadians from Ottawa to...
Tussauds Unveils Marvel Super Heroes 4D Experience
Madame Tussauds Hollywood in California recently unveiled its biggest expansion since opening five years ago. Some of Marvel’s best-loved Super Heroes are brought to life in the all-new interactive themed area, featuring realistic wax figures and an all new Marvel Super Heroes 4D film experience. Visitors are invited to come “meet” and take pictures with Thor, Captain America, Iron Man, Tony Stark, Wolverine and Spider-Man. The highlight of the experience is a fully animated 4D cinema attraction, complete with high impact special effects from water and wind to tremours that...
New 49ers Stadium Open
Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California is the new home of the San Francisco 49ers and hosted its first event last month. The US$1.2 billion stadium, just minutes from San Jose – the Capital of Silicon Valley – now serves as one of the world’s best outdoor sports and entertainment venues featuring 1.85 million square feet. It seats approximately 68,500 people and offers 165 luxury suites and 8,500 club seats. According to officials, its “green, technically savvy design is perfect for groups who want to play responsibly – not only sports wise, but from a business...
Recommendation Lifted
The United States State Department has lifted its recommendation that Americans "consider deferring non-essential travel to Israel," announced on July 21 during the recent Operation Protective Edge conflict with Hamas. Uri Steinberg, Israel Tourism Commissioner, North America, commented: "This is excellent news, and while tourism has already begun to rebound in the wake of the end of the conflict, this will add additional impetus." 2013 was the all-time record year for tourism to Israel, and the first half of 2014 soared even higher. "Not surprisingly, tourism suffered during July...