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Issue Date: Sep 30, 2019

Jamaica heats up

More rooms, more travellers

Jamaica heats up ANN RUPPENSTEIN Tourism to Jamaica is heating up with a booming increase in arrivals and big-name resorts coming online across the island destination. “Jamaica is experiencing record-breaking numbers, undergoing major developments and receiving global recognition like never before,” said Donovan White, director of tourism for the Jamaica Tourist Board at the 29th Jamaica Product...

 

Issue Date: Sep 23, 2019

Bigger is better

Behold the Ama-zing AmaMagna

Bigger is better ANN RUPPENSTEIN It’s not everyday that a river cruise ship gets listed as part of TIME magazine’s World’s Greatest Places ranking. At twice the width of a typical river cruise ship, AmaMagna was named in the 2019 list of 100 new and noteworthy destinations to experience around the world alongside such entries as the Gorongosa National Park in Mozambique and the Fábrica de Arte Cubano...

 

Issue Date: Sep 23, 2019

Bigger is better

Behold the Ama-zing AmaMagna

Bigger is better ANN RUPPENSTEIN It’s not everyday that a river cruise ship gets listed as part of TIME magazine’s World’s Greatest Places ranking. At twice the width of a typical river cruise ship, AmaMagna was named in the 2019 list of 100 new and noteworthy destinations to experience around the world alongside such entries as the Gorongosa National Park in Mozambique and the Fábrica de Arte...

 

Issue Date: Sep 23, 2019

Sell Tahiti and win with Anderson

Sell Tahiti and win with Anderson [caption id="attachment_128534" align="aligncenter" width="584"] Photos courtesy/TAHITI TOURISM[/caption] TED DAVIS The scenery in Tahiti is so mesmerizing – and the resorts so inviting – that visitors might miss the unique cultural offerings in this South Pacific island nation. Tahitian culture is a key aspect of the islands that Darcie Guardaras of Anderson Vacations is illuminating for...

 

Issue Date: Sep 23, 2019

Playa Mujeres: It’s going to be huge

Playa Mujeres: It’s going to be huge [caption id="attachment_128526" align="aligncenter" width="584"] The Seadust Cancun resortis one Cancun option.[/caption] IAN STALKER The promotion manager of the Cancun, Puerto Morelos & Isla Mujeres Hotel Association is upbeat about Cancun-area Playa Mujeres’ prospects. Israel Urbina says the district will be seeing steady hotel openings as developers look for new area sites as the...

 

Issue Date: Sep 23, 2019

Discover the wonders of winter in Switzerland

Discover the wonders of  winter in Switzerland [caption id="attachment_128519" align="aligncenter" width="584"] Seen at a Toronto event promoting Switzerland were Martin Oester, Swiss Travel System; Rares Dumitru of Rail Europe; and Fabia Leoni, Pascal Prinz and Ursula Beamish-Maderof Switzerland Tourism.[/caption] IAN STALKER Jack Frost’s impending arrival has Switzerland Tourism suggesting that those who enjoy true winter vacations to...

 

Issue Date: Sep 23, 2019

Grenada: It’s the talk of the town

Grenada: It’s the talk of the town [caption id="attachment_128509" align="aligncenter" width="584"] Grenada Market Square. Photos courtesy/ GRENADA TOURISM AUTHORITY[/caption] BOB MOWAT There’s lots of competition out there, isn’t there? Be it from other destinations, tour operators, hotels, you name it, everyone is looking to get travel agents to sell their products and services. [caption id="attachment_128510"...

 

Issue Date: Sep 16, 2019

Critical mass

Air Canada, key North American carriers taking the initiative on NDC

Critical mass MIKE DUNBAR (Photo above: Eric Leopold) AIR Canada is playing a leading role in the ongoing development of IATA’s New Distribution Capability (NDC) initiative. Along with fellow North America carriers United, jetBlue and American, as well as 17 other members from around the globe, AC has been designated a “Leaderboard” airline, tasked with steering the NDC journey to critical mass by...

 

Issue Date: Sep 09, 2019

Tom can name those names

Tom can name those names [caption id="attachment_128008" align="aligncenter" width="584"] Tom Kovacs is confident in his ability to remember the names of those sailing with Adventure Canada.[/caption] IAN STALKER Tom Kovacs routinely delivers unforgettable performances while sailing with Adventure Canada in Nunavut and Greenland waters. The Ontario-based entertainer, who on some nights plays guitar for ship...

 

Issue Date: Sep 09, 2019

Palm Beach County

Luxury for all budgets

Palm Beach County [caption id="attachment_127996" align="aligncenter" width="584"] The Breakers is a landmark resort in Palm Beach County.[/caption] IAN STALKER Tourism officials in Florida’s Palm Beach County want to dispel any notion that the oceanside jurisdiction is a retreat for the rich and famous alone. The destination does have wealthy areas, but Veronica Arrieta, spokeswoman for Discover The...