Toronto hotel will be RIU’s next urban venture IAN STALKER Riu Hotels & Resorts has opened a Chicago hotel, one of a growing number of properties bearing the RIU name that are found in urban settings. And a company that began life by hosting beach vacationers is preparing to make its debut...
Company offers guided motorcycle tours for those aged 18 or more IAN STALKER Virginia’s Open Road Moto Tours offers some easy riding for those inspired by the likes of famed movie Easy Rider. The company, founded by motorcycle enthusiasts Jonathan Brabrand and Beau Waldrop, has guided motorcycle...
Tour operator’s program highlights culture and nature IAN STALKER Air Canada Vacations’ new Colombia guided tours program is showcasing the cultural and natural sides of a part of the world that was once largely promoted to Canadians as a sun destination for those eager to spend their holidays...
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. Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp The reimagined Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp is now open. The property is known...
There will be a little bit of Texas in Florida in 2026 TED DAVIS There will be a slice of San Antonio in Broward County, Florida in 2026, when the coastal metropolis of Greater Fort Lauderdale hosts the 57th edition of the IPW international trade market and conference. Greater Fort Lauderdale is in the midst...
Philadelphia will mark the 50th anniversary of the Rocky movie in 2026 IAN STALKER The Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau clearly has a heavy hitter in its corner as it promotes its destination. Bureau president Greg Caren says that New York native Sylvester Stallone is enamoured with the city...
Hong Kong: Curating its story where East Meets West BOW MOWAT If you ask Dane Cheng what his vision of Hong Kong tourism is, he’ll start by telling you that as a result of the global pandemic, “things have changed, but Hong Kong, as one of the most travelled to cities in the world, that […]
