Destinations
Canadians love Germany
Inbound travel to Germany increased significantly again in the first nine months of 2012. According to figures from the Federal Statistical Office, the number of overnight stays by Canadian visitors from January to September 2012 rose by 3.1% compared to the same period last year. During this period, a total of 486,138 overnight stays by Canadian visitors were recorded in accommodation establishments with more than ten beds. "Destination Germany continues to be very popular with Canadian visitors and excelled over the first three quarters of 2012," stated Ricarda Lindner, regional director...
Good deals at Oak Bay Beach
Between now and Feb. 28, 2013, travellers will find that there are some good deals at Victoria, B.C.'s newly re-opened Oak Bay Beach Hotel. During that period (but excluding the Christmas - Dec. 19 to 31 -- and Valentine's -- Feb. 8 to 15 -- periods), rates for the hotel's soft opening start at $139 for a standard room and $195 for an ocean view guest room. Included with every stay are complimentary valet parking; Wi-Fi throughout the property and guest rooms; and access to the seaside heated mineral pools overlooking the ocean, steam sauna and fitness studio. Other amenities include the full...
Kenya goes online with new campaign
The Kenya Tourist Board has launched a "Magical Kenya" online campaign that will run for 24 weeks and feature weekly safari specials to Kenya, coupled with a grand prize of a six day Kenyan safari adventure valued at approximately $10,000 for two people. The "Magical Kenya" online campaign features a different safari package to Kenya each week by high profile Canadian tour operators including, Exotik Tours, Globus, GM Tours, Goway, My Escapades, Safari Studio, Transat Discoveries, and Tourcan. To qualify for the grand prize draw, entrants must write a brief description about why they would...
New frontier for Coast
Vancouver-based Coast Hotels has crossed another frontier as it welcomes its first property in the Yukon in its capital city of Whitehorse. The former independent property will be known as the Coast High Country Inn effective Jan. 21. The addition of the Coast High Country Inn continues the brand's growth, adding to it's more than 40 properties in Western North America that cover two provinces, two territories and six US states. The Coast High Country Inn offers 82 guest rooms, including 22 suites, 5,500 meeting space, a restaurant, pub, exercise room and further meeting space in the adjacent...
Days Inn adds in Yellowknife
Days Inn has opened in Yellowknife, adding another 80 rooms to the chain's portfolio. Days Inn & Suites - Yellowknife is the first hotel for the brand in the Northwest Territories. The conversion property offers a choice of guest rooms and suites, on-site restaurant, free wireless Internet access, complimentary airport shuttle, gift shop, meeting and banquet facilities and fitness centre. It is situated in downtown Yellowknife....
GNTB launches Christmas app
The German National Tourist Board (GNTB), its long-standing partner Deutsche Bahn (DB) and 32 city partners have launched a Christmas app. Visitors to Destination Germany can use the app to discover the country's Christmas markets and find out about opening hours, admission prices and highlights in the different towns and cities. Available now, the app is also packed with tips on Christmas shopping, typical customs and gifts, and on New Year's Eve celebrations in Germany. The mobile app for Android http://bit.ly/UQXQgy and iOS devices http://bit.ly/SWliv4 is available in German, English,...
Holland set for milestone year
Holland is set for an unforgettable 2013. Beginning in January, a number of the country's cultural icons and museums will mark milestone anniversaries, plan special exhibitions and events, and celebrate the rich cultural heritage of Holland. The milestone year has helped the capital city of Holland, Amsterdam, to be named the world's second best city to visit in 2013 by Lonely Planet. Other Dutch cities, like Rotterdam, Utrecht, and The Hague also have reasons to celebrate. Among the highlights of the anniversary year in Holland are: !!! 400th year anniversary of the renowned canal ring in...
In search of gold
Visitors can go on a treasure hunt with Akau Alaska Gold and Resort, a company founded by the Krutzsch family, which has been mining the area for over two decades. Adventures on offer include gold prospecting tours of historic mines, tours into nearby hot springs or Native villages, panning for gold and salmon fishing. Accommodations are in rustic cabins or rooms at the main camp. Akau is coined from Alaska's postal abbreviation, AK, and the periodic table designation for gold, AU....