Destinations
Bermuda introduces ‘Sizzling Summer’ savings
The Bermuda Department of Tourism is offering "hot savings"with its new Sizzling Summer promotion, a destination-wide program offering up to $600 in resort credit based on room nights booked. The deal, based on a minimum four-night stay, provides a $400 credit for four nights, $500 credit for five nights and $600 credit for six nights. Sizzling Summer is available for booking through May 31 and valid for travel through Oct. 31. Hotel rates range from approximately $299 - $460 per night, based on double occupancy, for accommodations that include everything from luxury resorts and boutique...
Heidelberg Castle tops in Germany
Heidelberg Castle is the favourite among international visitors to Destination Germany. This was the finding of a survey undertaken to find out Germany 's top 100 attractions. Number two on the list is Neuschwanstein Castle, followed at number three by Cologne Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Germany 's top 100 tourist attractions were identified in a recent survey carried out by the German National Tourist Board (GNTB) in which it sought the opinions of people who have visited the country. Places of interest in eight different federal states can be found in the top 10. Overall,...
Eagle Wing Tours gives 1% to Earth
Victoria's Eagle Wing Tours has announced that it is joining the global "1% for the Planet"movement and will contribute 1% of its annual sales to help protect the environment. Eagle Wing is the first whale watching company in Canada and the only tour company in Victoria to be a member of 1% for the Planet. It is Canada's first and only carbon neutral whale watching company, offsetting all its corporate greenhouse gas emissions. And its vessels incorporate the latest marine technology to reduce engine noise, minimize underwater sound, wake and shoreline erosion....
Training camp for kids at Four Seasons Lanai
Four Seasons Resort Lanai at Manele Bay is offering kids an early insight into the hotel industry. Under its "Hotelier Apprentice Summer Camp"program, children get to "work"alongside hotel staff to learn about Culinary Arts, Botany, Engineering, Health & Wellness, and Marine Biology. This complimentary program is open to kids ages five to 12 and runs throughout July....
US tourism gets presidential support
US president Barack Obama is pledging to do his part to promote tourism to the United States. Obama made the pledge in a videotaped address to some 6,000 International delegates attending Pow Wow 2012 in Los Angeles, California today. Obama said that he would promote travel to the US by "making it safer and simpler for people to visit," telling his audience, "I want America to be the top tourist destination in the world. That's why earlier this year we joined with business leaders to find better ways to market our tourist destinations and to make sure foreign visitors get the information they...
Anderson hosts Calgary, Edmonton training events
Anderson Vacations is hosting training events on Alaska and the Yukon in Calgary and Edmonton on May 2 and 3, respectively. Agents will have an opportunity to hear from partners the Yukon and Alaska. The Calgary event will be held at Buzzards Restaurant/Bottlescrew Bills; the Edmonton event at Ramada on Kingway. Both sessions begin at 5:30 p.m. Space is limited and agents are asked to RSVP to Leslie at [email protected]...
Kauai resort’s promotion gives guests mobility
Kauai's Kaua'I Beach Resort's "Free Car"promotion includes a compact car from Dollar Rent a Car, a free upgrade to an Ocean View room and daily self-parking for US$159 per night, plus taxes. Daily breakfast buffet for two is available at US$10 per day. The promotion is available until June 15. It is subject to availability and not combinable with any other special. The driver must be at least 25 years of age (drivers 21 to 24 are subject to an underage driver fee of US$27 plus tax per day, payable to Dollar) and car upgrades must be must be done directly with Dollar....
iPad concierge at Opus Vancouver
The luxury-intensive Opus Vancouver has added handheld technology to its amenities. It is the first hotel in Canada to include an iPad in every room, giving guests a personal concierge tailored to their needs and interests. The tablets are pre-loaded with apps and web links that reflect the hotel's concierge avatars, which guests can take suggestions from with respect to shopping, active pursuits and even drink choices. The iPads are also programmed with GPS features and mobile technology so guests can explore the city sans tour guide....