Destinations
50th Means Savings at Westin Calgary
The Westin Calgary opened its doors in 1964 and is celebrating its 50th birthday throughout the year with a variety of events and special offerings. As part of the on-going birthday celebrations, the hotel has introduced a birth-year savings package available weekends, through to the end of year. Guests book the first night at the guaranteed best rate and then pay just $64 for the second or optional third night. The package is subject to availability and a two-night minimum stay, and is valid for arrivals on Fridays and...
Food, Glorious Food
In this week's digital edition of Canadian Travel Press, managing editor, Mike Baginski reports that Brand USA wants Canadians to get a taste of America. Literally. In town recently to celebrate the opening of a representation office in this country, the defacto tourist board engaged in a little “culinary diplomacy” as well. Brand USA president and CEO Chris Thompson stated, “Our goal is to bring the US to the world through food.” Helping Thompson cook up interest in the Toronto and Montreal visits was chef Benjamin Ford, one of the contributing chefs in the Discover...
Cliffs of Princeville Completes Reno
The Cliffs at Princeville on the North Shore of Kauai has recently completed a US$5 million renovation of its condominium suites, featuring new hardwood floors, custom-made Polynesian furniture, quilted Hawaiian bedspreads and new Hawaiian artwork. Additional property enhancements include a new recreation room, waterfall-fed pools and a children’s...
New Orleans to Host IPW 2016
The U.S. Travel Association has announced that New Orleans will be the host venue for IPW 2016 – the first time the event (formerly known as International Pow Wow) has returned to the Crescent City since 2002. IPW is the largest travel trade show in North America – a one-stop opportunity for US destinations, attractions and businesses to showcase themselves to thousands of influential travel professionals from international markets. The business transacted at IPW has been calculated to bring nearly one million extra international visitors and $1.7 billion in international tourism...
Catch of the Day
For a limited time, guests at the Ka’anapali Beach Hotel in Maui can take advantage of a special “Catch of the Day” deal. Guests who book the package stay in a garden view room, enjoy daily breakfast for two, lunch at the poolside Tiki grill, $10 discount on the Kupanaha Magic Dinner Theater, 20% discount on a dinner entrée at Tiki Terrace Restaurant and a $50 dinner credit at Gerards’s restaurant located at KBH’s sister property, the Plantation Inn. In addition to the package offerings, Ka’anapali Beach Hotel offers a variety of free cultural activities for the entire...
Shackleford Unshackled
“It's not good-bye, it's a bientot,” Tourism Ireland's departing Canadian boss, Jayne Shackleford, told a group of travel trade types in Toronto yesterday as she prepared for what some might call “Jayne's Excellent Adventure.” Shackleford – and many out there will be envious – is taking a year off to do some of the things that she wants to do and do it with her husband and her children. Her departure comes after 16 years with the tourist board, or actually tourist boards. The first five with Northern Ireland in New York and the past 11 years here in Toronto with Tourism...
Delta Named Hotelier at Calgary International
Delta Hotels and Resorts reports it will open a new four-star full-service hotel in Calgary, showcasing its reinvigorated brand through modern design and innovation. Slated to open in conjunction with the airport’s new international terminal, the new Delta Calgary International Airport is located within the terminal complex currently under construction. The Delta Calgary International Airport will offer direct guest access to the hotel lobby from the international terminal’s flight arrival and departures levels and vehicle access at the departures level. The new hotel will...
Cheers!
San Diego Beer Week returns Nov. 7-16 for a 10-day celebration of local craft beer and San Diego's thriving brewing culture. The event serves as a showcase for San Diego's breweries, restaurants and pubs. Festivities kick off with a Brewers Guild Festival and conclude with a Chef Celebration of San Diego Beer, a gourmet beer and food pairing...