Home Archive by category Issue Date – November 30, 2023

Checking out the latest hotel & resort news

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.  Hilton West Palm Beach Hilton West Palm Beach has completed a $25 million renovation featuring...

November 30, 2023

Santo Domingo was in many ways a trendsetter

City was home to many firsts IAN STALKER Dominican Republic tourism authorities can argue that their city is in first place. Or at least first place when it comes to a number of firsts for not only the region but also this hemisphere. Ministry of tourism worker and tour guide Prudencio “Pruddy”...

November 30, 2023

Disney makes a mark in Canada

Disney Destinations celebrates Canadian travel trade ANN RUPPENSTEIN Disney Destinations Canada held a festive event for the travel trade in a fitting location this week — a Disney-themed exhibit at Lighthouse ArtsSpace — complete with appearances by Goofy, Mickey and Minnie. “Some...

November 30, 2023

Golfers will be in their element at Casa de Campo

Resort offers golfers choices IAN STALKER Dominican Republic resort Casa de Campo’s seaside Teeth of the Dog golf course isn’t getting long in the tooth but nevertheless is slated for some touching up. The La Romana resort’s 18-hole course that dates back around half a century and is arguably...

November 30, 2023

ETC Canada, CATO want Canadians to ‘Travel Different’

Canadians invited to “be different” in Europe and beyond BOB MOWAT Seven destinations.  10 tour operators. 130 travel industry professionals. One unique event.  The European Travel Commission (ETC) Canada and the Canadian Association of Tour Operators (CATO) welcomed travel...

November 30, 2023

Arajet eager to deliver Canadians to Santo Domingo

Carrier showing us another side of the country IAN STALKER Santo Domingo-based Arajet is committed to serving as an airborne link for Canadians wanting to visit different points in the Caribbean and Latin America and help us shift our perceptions of the country that it is based in as well. The airline...

November 30, 2023

RIT Vacations goes further afield in the UK

RIT Vacations goes further afield in the UK TED DAVIS Strong post-COVID consumer demand for holiday travel to the United Kingdom is driving new tour program developments and staff additions at Royal Irish Tours in Toronto. Meanwhile, a more regular use of the name RIT Vacations or just RIT – for instance...

November 30, 2023