Destinations
Win a trip for two to the Cayman Islands
Cayman Islands Department of Tourism and Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach Resort and Spa are teaming up to give Canadian travel agents a chance to win a trip for two to experience the Cayman Islands for themselves. The Cayman Islands offers a different kind of Caribbean getaway where vacationers are encouraged to explore all three of Caymans' distinct island cultures: Grand Cayman with its cosmopolitan feel; Cayman Brac, the adventurer's paradise with great diving; and Little Cayman, a charming escape for those seeking tropical tranquility. Don't miss your chance to win this amazing prize...
Princess adds new opportunities in Asia
Princess Cruises has announced two special new Asia cruise opportunities, offering unique itineraries that explore some of the most alluring ports in the region. Departing in October and November 2013 aboard Diamond Princess, these 10- and 11-day Asia cruises sail roundtrip from Singapore, taking in some of the best of Southeast Asia's ports of call, including Bangkok, Bali, Nha Trang and Phuket, as well as two ports not usually visited on Diamond Princess itineraries - Penang, Malaysia and Sihanoukville, Cambodia. The new cruises are: !!! Southeast Asia - 11 days (departing Oct. 24, 2013)....
Turtle Bay plans extensive renovations
Turtle Bay Resort, on Oahu's North Shore, will embark early next year on the largest component of US$60 million in upgrades. The renovation, which will begin in early January and be completed by the end of 2013, will encompass all of the 840-acre resort's 397 standard and premium guest rooms and hallways; the Spa Luana and fitness centre; two restaurants; as well as improvements to the main building roof and lobby area. These planned renovations follow the recent addition of Surfer, The Bar in November 2011; and enhancements to the resort's lobby and lobby bar, all of which are line with the...
Club Med interested in Le Massif
During the Unir nos forces pour favoriser le developpement touristique conference held by Quebec City's Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Groupe Le Massif's chairman of the board of directors, Daniel Gauthier, stressed the importance of support provided by a full range of partners. Among a number of reasons, the Massif de Charlevoix project was made possible thanks to the Charlevoix and Greater Quebec City communities, its employees, assorted levels of government, Investissement Quebec, CN, Desjardins, the National Bank of Canada and various shareholders such as Groupe Germain, and Guy...
Vail kicks off 50th year with new gondola
Vail, one of Colorado's best-known ski resorts, opens this month for its 50th anniversary season. Most significant of the celebrations is the debut of Vail's new state-of-the-art 10-passenger gondola. It offers a 7.5-minute ride from the base of Vail Village to mid-Vail with heated, cushioned seats and Wi-Fi access. This year, Vail will host the Snow Daze (Dec. 10-16) concert series and Family Holidaze (Dec. 16-31), when the mountain is transformed into a winter wonderland - plus the Burton US Open (Feb. 15 to March 2), the longest-running snowboarding competition in the world....
Checking out Illinois
Illinois tourism representatives visited Toronto Monday morning to update people on the tourism attributes of that state and note that Porter Airlines provides a Toronto-Chicago link. Illinois destinations include Springfield, adopted home of 19th century US president Abraham Lincoln, now the subject of a newly released movie, noted Jen Hoelzle, director of the Illinois Office of Tourism. Seen here (l-r) are Sana Keller, Discover America Committee-Canada; John Kirk, director, vacations and packaged products, Porter Airlines; and...
Ontario tourism goes online
All the best tourism attractions and accommodations of Huron, Perth, Wellington and Waterloo Region in Ontario are now only a computer click or a phone call away via a one-stop-shopping and reservation portal -- from theatre, accommodations, heritage tours and fine dining, to hiking and relaxing escapes on some of Ontario's best beaches. "This new online tool simplifies the planning experience for visitors and give them a lot of fantastic ideas to make the most of their getaway," says Marc Armstrong, chairperson of RTO4 (Ontario Regional Tourism Organization Four) At the same time, it allows...
Sheraton completes refurbishment project
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. reports that its largest brand, Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, and its owners have invested more than US$230 million to refurbish its four iconic Hawaiian properties. The large-scale, multi-year project was completed with the recent unveiling of the Sheraton Kona Resort and meets the increased demand for high-quality accommodations as business and leisure travel to the Hawaiian Islands continues to grow. The revitalization projects include the $188-million renewal of the Sheraton Waikiki, the $6.5 million-renovation of the Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa, a...