In the cruise industry, the second ship in a series is typically a carbon copy of the first due to intricate ship design and long construction lead times. It’s not until the third ship comes along that big changes can be made — and this is where Celebrity Beyond fits in — as the third...
A Q&A with Oliver Weibel Congrats on the new appointment! Tell us a little bit about yourself? I’m originally from St. Gallen in the Eastern part of Switzerland and travelling has always been a part of my DNA. Before the age of 20, I lived on a Native American Reserve in Tucson, AZ –...
CLAIRE SCOTT It’s 8:00 p.m. in a crowded taqueria in Mexico City, and plastic plates filled with assorted tacos and gringas are being passed amongst a group of 21 strangers about to embark on a 16-day journey across central Mexico and the Yucatan, ending in Tulum and Cancun. It’s an exciting...
Cruise line building its presence in Canada ANN RUPPENSTEIN On the heels of a well known cruise line garnering attention for announcing it would pay travel advisors commission on non-commissionable fares, Virgin Voyages’ North American VP of Sales John Diorio explains how their offer is different....
Jamaica launches new come back compaign ANN RUPPENSTEIN Jamaica’s new tourism campaign is encouraging travellers to come back to the best version of themselves — while in Jamaica. “The campaign really speaks to the countless things we have all lost in the past years as a result...
Xcaret has Mexican touches everywhere IAN STALKER Mexican-Caribbean resort company Grupo Xcaret is preparing for a greater waterborne presence. The company, known for its theme parks whose offerings include many adventurous activities — such as zip-lining and exploring underground caves —...
Cuban city’s music attracts musical great IAN STALKER Maybe he was Amazed. In fact the immigration officer who processed Paul McCartney may have been absolutely shocked when he realized the man standing before him in Santiago de Cuba’s airport was indeed the ex-Beatle. Santiago de Cuba residents...
The changing world of beer IAN STALKER Beer today, gone tomorrow? Ghent’s Dok Brewing Brewing Company proudly notes that it has 30 beers on draft for those who stop by to quench their thirst and over 20 others served in cans and bottles, with as many as 20 of the draft beers being house creations...
Parks will provide different experiences story/IAN STALKER event photos/DETAILS GROUP Pepe Avila knows of some great park-ing spots. Avila, vice president tourism & partnership for Visit Anaheim, notes the area around the Southern California city of Anaheim is home to numerous theme parks, among...
