Resort underwent complete refurbishment IAN STALKER An upscale RIU Hotels & Resorts property in the Pacific-fronting Mexican state of Nayarit last year marked its 15th anniversary by adopting a new look and reaching out to a different market segment at the same time. The Riu Palace Pacifico, which...
Carrier serving both Vancouver and Toronto IAN STALKER Korean Air proudly notes that it’s delivering Canadians to its homeland on a daily basis and providing a convenient link to much of the continent that Korea is in as well. And Daechul Jung, the carrier’s Canada country manager, notes...
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...
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...
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,...
Events coincide with rising Canadian interest IAN STALKER Twin anniversaries are expected to make this a particularly interesting year to visit South Africa. Justin Barnette of South African Tourism told a recent Toronto gathering that this marks the 30th anniversary of South Africa becoming a democratic...
Destination’s tourism trade is enjoying the good times IAN STALKER Dubai’s tourism trade is on a roll, with the Middle Eastern destination last year posting a record number of visitors, topping pre-Covid numbers while doing so. Cibele Moulin of Dubai Economy and Tourism told a recent Toronto...
Jurisdiction is ‘America’s first resort destination’ IAN STALKER Florida’s Palm Beach County says it has understandably gotten the hang of providing visitors with enjoyable vacations down pat. The Atlantic Ocean-fronting jurisdiction — which represents some 39 communities...
Agents reveal what travel destinations are appealing to their clients ANN RUPPENSTEIN Looking ahead to what’s trending amongst her clients, Diane Manson pinpoints several frontrunners. “The destinations heavily leaned into this year are Africa, Ireland, Japan, Galapagos Islands, Greenland,...
Anguilla’s runway extension could soon mean direct lift from Canada ANN RUPPENSTEIN With plans underway for a runway expansion in Anguilla, Haydn Hughes, Minister of Infrastructure, Communications, Housing, Utilities and Tourism, said the destination is already in talks with Canadian carriers about...
