Destinations
Luxury long-stay in Beverly Hills
The newly opened AKA Beverly Hills features 88 penthouse suites and two-storey townhomes with private access. The property combines the comfort and feel of a private residence with the services of a luxury brand hotel. Each unit comes with a fully equipped gourmet kitchen, custom furnishings and a private balcony. Amenities include a dedicated concierge and doorman, state-of-the-art fitness facility, free high-speed Internet access and same-day valet laundry and dry cleaning options. Guests must stay for a minimum of 30 days....
Kissimmee is ready for the future
The tourism sales and marketing arm of Osceola County, Florida, has re-branded itself to better align with the destination's strategic goals and to reach the new generation of travellers. The county tourism promotional agency's new name, "Experience Kissimmee," is a call to action to travellers planning to visit Central Florida, said Experience Kissimmee executive director, Shelley Maccini. "Today's traveller doesn't simply want to stay in a destination. They want to experience a destination," Maccini said."Our mix of attractions and accommodations, proximity to the theme parks, natural...
Just the ticket from ACV
Book air and hotel of three nights or more by Jan. 26 and get two free tickets to a show at participating MGM Resorts International in Las Vegas -- such as five shows by Cirque du Soleil, Brad Garrett's Comedy Club, Tournament of Kings or Terry Fator. Stay at the ARIA Resort & Casino on the Las Vegas strip, with full-service spa, or at New York New York Hotel & Casino, a gay-friendly hotel with nine restaurants to choose from. For more information on the several additional hotels participating in this promotion, please visit http://www.aircanadavacations.com for more. New bookings only. Valid...
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....