Destinations
Acapulco hotel occupancy levels best in 10 years
Acapulco reported its best hotel occupancy level in 10 years, 97% occupancy, following the 2012 holiday season. The Office of the Secretary of Tourism reported the information, along with results from the other Sun Triangle destinations, Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo and Taxco, which also experienced high occupancy levels. Hotel occupancy level for the destination as a whole was 97% in Acapulco; the glamorous Diamante Zone reported a 98% hotel occupancy level for the holiday week, while the iconic Golden and Traditional Zones reported occupancy levels of 98% and 90% respectively. Ixtapa reported a hotel...
Idaho releases new travel guide
A new Idaho State Travel Guide is now available through the Idaho Department of Commerce Division of Tourism. To order a copy of the new guide, visit http://www.visitidaho.org/publications or call 1-800-VISIT-ID. The Idaho State Travel Guide is also available for download and in flip-book format. An assortment of travel planning brochures are available on the web site, including a state highway map, RV/Campground Directory, Idaho Scenic Byways Guide, Idaho Golf Trail brochure and Idaho Rivers brochure. The new guide includes regional and local information, event listings, scenic photography,...
Aqua debuts three distinct hotel brands
Hawaii's leading hotel management company has changed its name to Aqua Hospitality and announced the restructuring of its 24-property group into three distinctive brands. In a little over a decade Aqua Hospitality, formerly known as Aqua Hotels and Resorts, has developed a highly successful and diverse collection of hotels and resorts that span all six major Hawaiian Islands. Aqua has combined its innovative, service-oriented hotel operations with deep analytical capabilities, a tech-savvy marketing approach and worldwide sales effort to become Hawaii's top choice for travellers from across...
Tour of Alberta pro cycle race set for September
The province of Alberta will soon be home to the newest pro-cycling event on the international cycling circuit -- The Tour of Alberta. It is scheduled to be held in September. The tour will be a six-day stage race, starting in Edmonton on Sept. 3 and ending in Calgary on Sept. 8, with stages through rural Alberta. As an annual event, it will feature up to 16 international cycling teams, comprised of eight riders per team. It is expected to host riders from over 20 countries around the world....
GoPro cameras catch action at Kohala Zip
Kohala Zipline, a top aerial trek on Hawaii's Big Island, is now offering GoPro HD video camera rentals for riders who want to relive their adventure once it's over. The state-of-the art cameras can shoot both full HD and hi-res still images. The rental package includes the use of HERO2 camera, an 8 GB memory card and guide instruction. In addition to the standard helmet mount, participants can also use a trolley mount and star in their own zipline movie. Cameras can be reserved at the time of booking or rented upon check in....
2012 sets new all-time high for tourism to Israel
A new all-time high for tourism to Israel was set in 2012 with the arrival of 3.5 million travellers, a 5% increase compared to 2011. Approximately 2.5 million travellers arrived in Israel by air, and 404,000 by land, a 6% increase compared to 2011. Also, 2012 set a new record for cruise tourism to Israel with the arrival of 251,000 travellers, a 6% increase compared to 2011. "We are thrilled to have seen a steady increase in tourism to Israel over the last few years,"said Haim Gutin, Israel Commissioner for Tourism, North and South America, "and we hope to carry this momentum through 2013...
St. Croix gets set to celebrate food and wine
Hotels on sun-soaked St. Croix in the US Virgin Islands have announced fun-filled packages for the 2013 St. Croix Food & Wine Experience. From three night packages to week-long stays, each vacation package offers a different experience during the St. Croix event, being held April 14-20. Hotel taxes and service charges are additional unless noted. Packages need to be booked with the hotel. Packages include The Buccaneer Culinary Getaway costing $2,990, and which includes five nights in oceanview accommodations, a five-day car rental, two tickets to A Taste of St. Croix, a culinary welcome...
Marine experts describe whales at Hilton Waikoloa
Migrating whales come so close to the coast of the Big Island that guests at the Hilton Waikoloa Village can enjoy whale watching from the shoreline - and they can do it with the expert marine naturalists of Ocean Sports. Guests meet the guides at Buddha Point at 7:30 a.m. for a whale watch talk to get tips on how to best spot the whales and learn what all those splashes are about. This activity is complimentary for hotel guests and is available daily to April 15. Reservations are recommended. In addition to the on-shore lectures, Ocean Sports offers three daily trips to see the humpbacks in...