Destinations
Florida Tourism On Pace For Another Record Year
Coming off a record-setting second quarter both overall and from Canada, Florida tourism is on pace for yet another record year. According to Visit Florida preliminary estimates, 24 million visitors went to the Sunshine State in the second quarter of 2014 (April-June), an increase of 3% over the same period in 2013. This represents the largest second quarter for visitation Florida has ever experienced, exceeding the previous high of 23.3 million in Q2 2013. Visit Florida estimates that 2.8 million overseas visitors and one million Canadians came to Florida in Q2 2014, both of which...
Mauna Kea Set to Celebrate 50 Years
Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, the first resort built on the raw and stunning Kohala Coast in 1965, will mark its 50th anniversary in July 2015. Paying tribute to the hotel’s legendary Rockefeller pedigree and timeless charm, the year-long celebration is appropriately themed, “What was, is.” Starting this month, the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel is introducing a special logo to be featured in commemorative items and all marketing collateral. The logo features the iconic orange-coloured blossom, a symbolic representation of the architects’ first vivid sights of the hotel site – plumeria...
Cheers From Barbados!
From world famous Cutter's rum punch to steel drum music, it was all about Barbados last night at the Royal Canadian Yacht Club in Toronto as Siren Communications, which represents Barbados in Canada, hosted a reception for travel industry personnel. Special guest Roger Goddard (l) of Cutter's was on hand and presented his award-winning VSRP Rum Punch. Officials announced the launch of Barbados Island Inclusive, a limited time offer featuring “free spending money” valid for bookings from Aug. 15 to Sept. 30 for travel up to Dec. 19. If visitors stay a minimum of five nights,...
‘Fall in Jamaica’ Vacation Deal
Jamaica is offering a “Fall in Jamaica” destination-wide vacation deal with savings of up to 50% when booking at http://www.getallrightjamaica.com . More than 30 hotels plus attractions and restaurants are participating in the island-wide deal, which is being co-ordinated by the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) and the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA). The Fall in Jamaica promotion features accommodations ranging from small intimate hotels to large all-inclusive resorts. Travellers can select a personalized vacation that fits their lifestyle, interest and budget. The...
Courtyard by Marriott Opens at Winnipeg Airport
The Courtyard by Marriott Winnipeg Airport is now open for business. Located steps from the James Armstrong Richardson International Airport terminal, the new hotel features Canada’s first Courtyard Cynergy room design. The six-storey hotel has a penthouse fitness centre featuring the latest Precor equipment, complimentary use of one of the highest hotel Internet bandwidths in Manitoba, a Starbucks barista bar in the lobby and over 1,800 square feet of on-demand meeting space to accommodate functions of up to 150 people. Upon arrival, guests can store bags on the “Luggage...
‘Fall Into Winter’ With Prince
Hawaii's Prince Resorts has launched a “Fall Into Winter” promotion. Travellers booking a stay can enjoy a complimentary night at Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki and Golf Club on Oahu, and Mauna Kea Beach Hotel and Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel on Hawaii Island. Additional values include daily breakfast for two and resort credits up to $1,000 to be used toward dining, golf and more. Prince Preferred Members also receive 5,000 bonus HawaiianMiles when booking this promotion with a five-night stay. The “Fall Into Winter” promotion is valid Oct. 1 through Dec. 22 at Hapuna Beach...
VIP Package Includes Stay at Nita Lake Lodge
The Nita Lake Lodge in Whistler is now marketing the Summer Love Lakeside package. It includes VIP transfers from Vancouver or YVR airport, a two-night stay in the luxury Rainforest Suite, a Couples Connect spa package, private five-course dinner with wine pairings at Aura Restaurant, private breakfast on the Nita Lake dock, private stand-up paddleboard lesson on Nita Lake, a scenic helicopter tour with glacier landing and packaged lunch, sightseeing on the Peak2Peak Gondola/lunch at Christine’s mountain top restaurant and more. Rates start at $6,800 plus taxes per couple, and it...
Promote St. Lucia for Chance to Win
AskMeInc has a special summer promo for travel agents available through Aug. 22. Agents who promote St. Lucia's Coconut Bay resort by decorating their storefront window with St. Lucia scenes, posting on their Facebook page (i.e. changing their header image), or adding a banner or link on their web site have a chance to win a four- night stay to St. Lucia. Agents must send images of their decor to [email protected], along with agency information to be entered into the competition. For more information, call 1-877-442-7563 or e-mail...