Halloween haunts in Louisiana in time for All Hallows' Eve Ian StalkerLouisiana tourism officials say their state is a great part of the world for those who are curious about things that go bump in the night on the eve of Halloween.The Louisiana Office of Tourism just held a Haunted Louisiana webinar,...
Industry reactions to the lifted travel advisory in Canada for fully vaccinated travellers Ian StalkerThose in the travel industry are keeping their fingers crossed that Ottawa's decision to stop advising Canadians to avoid non-essential travel outside the country will give the industry a welcome...
MICE is nice in Japan Ian StalkerThe executive-director for the Japan National Tourism Organization's Canadian office is well aware that his homeland is routinely at the leading edge of technology, with Japanese innovations being appreciated worldwide.But Ken Toyoda is quick to add that Japan can easily...
Panama Westin slated for plenty of fame Ian StalkerPanama's Westin Playa Bonita resort will be getting a helping hand from the boob tube.Jose Barrios, business development manager for Bern Hotels & Resorts, which owns the Westin Playa Bonita and a nearby AMR™ Collection Dreams property, says...
Los Cabos promotes sun and safety Ian StalkerLos Cabos is inviting tourists to return to the Baja California Sur destination for vacations that it says will be both sun-drenched and safe.Rodrigo Esponda, managing director of the Los Cabos Tourism Board, told a recent Toronto gathering that 85% of residents...
On his first post pandemic trip, Wolf Paunic discovered there’s no place like home. “I decided to go back to my roots, to revisit and emotionally re-live a selection of my most favourite places in the two very trendy and inspiring European countries: Croatia and Montenegro,”...
Trip Support doesn't seek immediate payments Ian StalkerToronto-based Trip Support proudly notes that it doesn't automatically ask people to cough up the second they commit to heading off on holiday.The firm says it has a "travel affordable for all" philosophy that gives people leeway when it comes...
A new era begins at Gladstone House The former Gladstone Hotel has reopened as Gladstone House, paying homage to the original ‘Gladstone House’ engravings on the stone exterior of the building, following an extensive renovation. The iconic 55 guestroom property has been a staple to West Queen...
Cannabis tourism hits new heights Ian StalkerJennifer Mason says tourists wanting to go pot-ty may help lead to something of a tourism industry rebound.Mason is the founder of the New Heights Cannabis Tourism Summit, which will be held virtually, Oct. 25, promoting cannabis tourism.The event will...
Miraflores Visitor Centre showcases the story behind the Panama Canal Ian Stalker Dazzell Marshall is more than happy to brief curious tourists on the past, present and future of a hugely important shortcut. Marshall is among the guides at a Panama Canal visitors centre found near Panama City,...
