Destinations
El Salvador Travel Market Set for October
El Salvador’s Ministry of Tourism will hold a travel and tourism trade show in San Salvador, Oct. 23-24. “El Salvador Travel Market” is a meeting point for buyers and wholesalers from El Salvador’s top source markets to get together and network exclusively with suppliers from El Salvador’s travel and tourism industry and learn more about the country’s destinations and product offerings. In addition to the one-on-one business meeting sessions scheduled for Oct. 23-24, buyers and wholesalers will have the opportunity to select from a choice of pre-tours Oct. 18-22. More...
‘Bike n’ Zip’ Tour Launched
Hawaii's Skyline Eco-Adventures has launched a first-ever “Bike n’ Zip” tour on Maui in a new partnership with Maui Downhill, Maui’s first bike company. The Bike n’ Zip Haleakala Sunrise Adventure tour begins with a Maui sunrise at Haleakala’s summit of 10,000 feet, also known as the “House of the Rising Sun.” Guests will learn about the history of Haleakala, the world’s largest resting volcano, and its significance in Hawaiian culture, before gently descending down 21 switchbacks with bi-coastal views, starting from 6,500 feet on the mountain’s western...
Monitoring The Situation
In this week's digital edition of Canadian Travel Press, Ian Stalker reports that the current Ebola virus outbreak in parts of western Africa has drawn the scrutiny of a calm but cautious travel industry. The number of deaths linked to Ebola in Liberia, Guinea, Sierra Leone and Nigeria has topped 1,000, prompting health officials to label it the worst outbreak of the grim disease to date and led Western governments to rush assistance to the affected countries to try to contain it. Ottawa says Canadians should avoid non-essential travel to all four countries, citing Ebola as the...
Stay in Tune at Whistler Olympic Plaza
The Whistler Presents Outdoor Concert Series delivers free outdoor concerts in the Whistler Village throughout the summer, with country, folk, blues, rock and classical tunes energizing the crowds of visitors and locals who gather to enjoy the shows. Featured artists include Lindi Ortega, Barney Bentall, Jon and Roy, Said the Whale, Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, Gord Downie, The Sadies, Matt Mays, Dan Deacon, The Matinée, Corb Lund, Kuba Oms, Jarvis Church, Del Barber Band, Dallas Smith, Messenjah, Rocky Dawuni,Headwater and Matt Nathanson. They all take to the stage at Whistler...
Sun Peaks Opens Market, Hiking/Biking Trails
Full summer mountain operations at Sun Peaks Resort in BC are now underway, with the Sunburst chairlift operating and access to 16 alpine hiking trails and 35 downhill mountain biking trails. The Sun Peaks & Region Farmers’ Market has returned to Sun Peaks’ main village walkway, and runs every Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to Sept. 7. Farmers, artisans and musicians from the region meet in the village to greet residents and guests with seasonal fruits and vegetables, home-made wares and local...
A Farewell Message From Israel’s Haim Gutin
Dear Friends, “My time as Israel's tourism commissioner in North and South America is coming to a close. I am sad to leave New York and the literally thousands of dear friends my family and I have made in the western hemisphere. But I am excited about returning to my Jerusalem home, and to working at the Ministry of Tourism headquarters to continue to bring the world to Israel. “2010-2014 have been years filled with significant achievements in the face of great obstacles and challenges. We have just lived through the most serious of these challenges – the month-long Operation...
Stay in Style at Opus Vancouver
Cruisers craving local culture in their pre- or post-Alaskan stay can head to Opus Vancouver for an authentic experience of Yaletown, the city’s hip downtown neighbourhood, home to designer boutiques, exciting restaurants and exclusive galleries. Starting at $269 per night, the Opus Vancouver Cruise Package includes one night in a stylish guest room, welcome beverage on arrival and free use of hotel bikes and WiFi-enabled iPad, plus a $25 food and beverage credit and deluxe continental breakfast for two. The package is available through Sept....
Travelpack Goes Wild in Africa
Travelpack has introduced its 2014-2015 Africa brochure which will be distributed to travel agents on Aug. 14. Featuring the best of Africa, the brochure includes everything from budget beach stays in Tanzania to luxury safaris in Kenya, Tanzania and South Africa and introduces Gorilla adventures in Uganda and Rwanda, as well as a range of touring holidays in Botswana, Namibia and Madagascar. There are also a variety of beach holiday options, including Zanzibar, Mombasa, Mozambique, the Seychelles and Mauritius. Travelpack offers guaranteed departures on many of its tours and can...