Destinations
Golf with a Mexican flair at annual tournament
Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit will be the guests of honour at this year's Mexico Golf Tournament 2012, which will take place Sept. 12, at the Richmond Country Club, BC. Registration is at 11 a.m. and the shotgun start is at 1 p.m. The entry fee is a $160 including dinner, or $60 for dinner only. Cocktails are at 6:30 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m., and prizes are up for grabs, including a trip to Mexico....
Vermont hosts Ottawa, Montreal events
Vermont is hosting a special travel industry dinner on Sept. 4 in Ottawa and a luncheon in Montreal on Sept. 5 to highlight various places to stay, places to shop, things to do and see in the state. Agents are invited to meet with more than 20 Vermont travel partners and enjoy a Vermont-inspired meal and treats while learning about all that Vermont has to offer for groups and clients. To receive an invite, contact Lisa Witt at 1-888-640-3925 or [email protected]...
Vow renewals mark progress in renos at Outrigger Waikiki
The return of the vow renewal ceremony at the Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach marks a major milestone in the progress of hotel renovations that began in March. By September, all guests checking into the hotel will enjoy newly upgraded guest rooms and suites, a remodelled pool and expanded pool-deck area, new elevators and a makeover to the property's driveway and interior. To date, more than 9,000 vows have been exchanged since the program launched in 2003, providing guests a memorable Hawaii experience. The non-denominational ceremony starts with a traditional Hawaiian welcome chant. Couples...
Hawaii tourism economy on pace for record year
Hawaii's tourism economy is on pace for a record-breaking year in 2012 with double digit increases in visitor arrivals and expenditures through June. During the first six months, Hawaii welcomed 3.9 million guests and generated US$7.1 billion in expenditures - an increase of US$1.2 billion over the same period last year. Hawaii continues to welcome more arrivals from North America and other major markets, supported by additional domestic and international airlift. This positive momentum is expected to continue through the second half of the year as more lift to the Hawaiian Islands is added....
Atlific adds Hilton Garden Inn West Edmonton to its roster
Atlific Hotels reports that the Hilton Garden Inn West Edmonton is the newest addition to its portfolio of managed properties. Temple Real Estate Investment Trust (TREIT) has acquired the hotel and mandated Atlific to bring its expertise to the management of the hotel. Opened in 2004 and situated in the heart of west Edmonton's business district, the Hilton Garden Inn West Edmonton has become the area's leading hotel boasting 160 guest rooms, 4,000 square feet of meeting space and on-site restaurant, The Great North American Grill. Additional features include an indoor pool, on-site fitness...
WestJet leases B757-200s for Hawaii flights
WestJet has leased two Boeing 757-200 aircraft from Thomas Cook Airlines to deliver more non-stop, daytime service between Calgary and Honolulu and Maui, and between Edmonton and Maui. Pending regulatory approval, flights are scheduled to start Dec. 13 and continue through April 21, 2013. WestJet will operate two flights per week Calgary-Honolulu; four flights weekly Calgary-Maui; and three flights weekly Edmonton-Maui. As in the previous year, WestJet flight attendants will be on board the Boeing 757-200s to provide the same WestJet guest experience. Thomas Cook Airlines will provide the...
Annual TOTA golf tourney on the fall horizon
Approaching faster than you might think is the 21st annual TOTA Golf Tournament, scheduled for Sept. 6 at the Summerland Golf & Country Club in Summerland, BC. Sponsored by the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association, the attendance fee is set at $129 p.p., which includes 18 holes of golf, shared power cart and dinner. Great prizes are available to be won and prize donations will be gratefully accepted....
Arts Under the Stars
Kings' Shops at Waikoloa Beach Resort on the Big Island has introduced a new series of evening events, Arts Under the Stars. A benefit for Kahilu Theatre, Arts Under the Stars will continue on the second Saturday of each month and will host a silent auction with items up for bid from the merchants of Kings' Shops. Stroll under the stars to the music of Grammy award-winner Charles Michael Brotman while visiting with local artists who will be showing their work at art galleries....