Head concierge Sami Joutsenvuo orchestrates luxury experiences and adventures in and around Helsinki The Hotel Maria, a newly opened 5-star luxury hotel in Helsinki, is all about redefining hospitality in the Nordics. Head concierge Sami Joutsenvuo, the president of Les Clefs d’Or Finland, is largely...
Nayarit facility offers polo classes IAN STALKER Tommy Elliot has participated in the sport of kings with a future king. And now he enjoys introducing tourists to polo as well. Elliot is with Nayarit’s La Patrona Polo & Equestrian Club, a facility that invites tourists to sign up for lessons...
Passengers will learn of the Arab Revolt IAN STALKER Salem Batmani of Jordanian tour company Karma House Travel & Tourism’s MICE department says those who go on its train excursions in the Wadi Rum desert region will return home both hale and hearty — and also more knowledgeable about...
Maestro Fresh Wes declares his love for the province IAN STALKER New Brunswick tourism officials say their province has built a following with both those who enjoy Mother Nature and a weighty name among this country’s rappers as well. Explore New Brunswick, the official tourism organization for New Brunswick,...
Research shows that women above 65 are interested in adventure travel ANN RUPPENSTEIN It’s no surprise that adventure travel continues to lure in travellers — but what may come as surprise is that it’s not just limited to millennials and younger demographics. Research shows that older...
The resort report: what’s new in the hotel world ANN RUPPENSTEIN Checking out the latest hotel and resort news from fresh renovations to brand new or upcoming properties to entice your clients. Four Seasons Resort and Residences Cabo San Lucas Four Seasons Resort and Residences Cabo San Lucas...
Multi-nation Caribbean holidays allow travellers to see more of the Caribbean IAN STALKER The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association is hoping a growing number of visitors to the region don’t limit their vacations to holidaying on one island. CHTA president Nicola Madden-Greig said during a recent...
Checking out Fontainebleau Las Vegas ANN RUPPENSTEIN Fontainebleau Las Vegas opened its doors on Dec. 13 to an a-list guest list featuring the likes of Sylvester Stallone, Cher, Lenny Kravitz, Axel Rose, Justin Timberlake and Keith Urban. The new 67-story, 3,644 room and suite property carries on the glamour...
