Destinations
Manitoba planetarium reopens with new projection tech
The newly upgraded Manitoba Museum is the first planetarium in Canada to feature the Digistar 5 All-Dome digital projection technology, now being used in eight new shows. This new projection system dramatically enhances the visitor experience by using two wide-angle video projectors to cover the entire dome with a single seamless video image. The new technology allows the Planetarium to introduce all-new content. For instance, Wonders of the Universe gives visitors the chance to discover the solar system as seen by NASA's robot explorers, covering everything from the cold landscapes of Mars...
Preservers of Hawaii culture, history win HTA awards
The Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) recently presented the Daughters of Hawaii and the Friends of Iolani Palace with its 2012 Tourism Legacy Awards. This is in recognition of the established lifelong efforts by both organizations to perpetuate the Hawaiian culture and to sustain a "legacy of aloha."The Daughters of Hawaii is a non-profit organization founded in 1903 to perpetuate the memory and spirit of old Hawaii and of historic facts, and to preserve the nomenclature and correct pronunciation of the Hawaiian language. The organization owns and maintains the Queen Emma Summer Palace, the...
Kissimmee revs up marketing efforts in Canada
The Kissimmee Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) has chosen VoX International Inc. as its marketing agency to promote the Central Florida destination in Canada. Under the direction of the CVB, the firm will be responsible for developing and implementing a marketing plan, providing a strategic direction in sales, public relations and promotions for the Canadian market. "As we begin this year's marketing efforts in Canada, we are thrilled to have a strong partnership with VoX International to accomplish our goals,"says Tracy Ward, director of sales and marketing for the Kissimmee CVB. "Canada...
2012 Cancun Travel Mart a success
The Cancun Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) celebrated 25 years of the Cancun Travel Mart, Oct. 15-17, hosting participants from more than 20 countries who made the 2012 convention one of the most successful yet, increasing the number of business meetings by 15% compared to 2011. A total of 684 tourism professionals attended this year's convention, including 308 buyers and 376 suppliers. A record-breaking 4,312 business meetings took place at Cancun Travel Mart, not including site inspections and press trips organized by the area's many hotels and all-inclusive properties. Several...
Seventh night free at Hilton Waikoloa
Guests who stay six nights at the Hilton Waikoloa Village on the Big Island will receive a seventh night free. They will also get two complimentary tickets to the Legends of the Pacific luau. A once in a lifetime experience, the Hawai'i Island lu'au showcases exotic Polynesian dances and music of the Pacific Rim, highlighted by an expansive Waikoloa buffet. Lu'au doors open at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday nights. The offer is available until Dec. 31....
Sunwolf ready for return of bald eagles to Squamish
Starting in mid-November through February, Sunwolf resort near Squamish BC offers the opportunity to view North America's largest gathering of bald eagles from a river vantage point. The Eagle Viewing Float Trip departs daily from Sunwolf, and tours are priced at $100 per adult and $65 for children under 12. It includes hot drinks and baked goods upon arrival, as well as homemade stew for lunch and all raingear and safety equipment. New this year, Sunwolf is combining the Eagle Viewing Float Trip with one night in a riverside cabin. The "Where The Eagles Soar Package"starts at $285 based on...
Agents invited to discover Costa Rica
Costa Rican tourism board Grupo Pro Imagen will hold a breakfast presentation on Costa Rica in Toronto on Oct. 30. The event will be at the Novotel Toronto Centre from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Space is limited and those interested should RSVP to [email protected]. A full breakfast buffet will be...
30% suite discount at Kahala until December
The Kahala Hotel & Resort on Oahu is now offering sweet deals for suite bookings. The Suite Chic 30 package offers a 30% discount off partial oceanview, oceanfront and Signature Suite rates for stays through Dec. 21. Suite Chic 30 is available for one-night stays, but with another night added, the Suite Amenity Program kicks in. The Kahala Suite Amenity Program includes roundtrip private airport transportation by luxury executive sedan car; a VIP greeting and lei upon arrival, daily breakfast buffet at the Plumeria Beach House, morning coffee with newspaper daily, complimentary daily use of a...