ANN RUPPENSTEINIt was a Monday night but that didn’t stop Royal Caribbean International from kicking off “The World’s Biggest Weekend.” And while this particular pre-inaugural naming ceremony sailing with a performance by godmother Meghan Trainor was special, the weekend vibe...
Clients can get up close and personal with the greatest apex predator of the North IAN STALKERArctic Kingdom is inviting people to get up close and personal with the North's greatest apex predator.The tour operator, which has different packages in Nunavut and the Northwest Territories, noted in a recent...
Destination has over 30,000 vacation homes that range in size from two to 18 bedrooms BOB MOWATDT Minich, president and CEO of Experience Kissimmee, made his annual summer visit to Canada in mid-July to meet with both travel advisors and tour operators to reinforce the Kissimmee brand and to give...
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. Tropicana Los Cabos The freshly renovated and relaunched Tropicana Los Cabos will open its doors...
Conflict has taken a toll on tourism but agents are still booking Egypt and Jordan IAN STALKERThe Middle East may be down but not out tourism-wise these days. The ongoing war in Gaza has taken its toll on the region's tourism trade, with a conflict that's been dragging on for some nine months scaring...
Company now has seven properties on the island IAN STALKER Those staying at RIU Hotels & Resorts' Riu Palace Aquarelle can expect to hear reggae rather than merengue on resort grounds. The property opened in Falmouth, Jamaica, in May, becoming the seventh property in Jamaica for a company...
TED DAVISA growing recognition of civil rights sites of significance in America is giving more options and opportunities to travellers, both domestic and international. That turbulent period of struggle against Black oppression in America is a subject of ongoing exploration. This has rendered...
Daring attraction gives people a bird's eye view Adventure seeking clients can now embark on a thrilling adventure high above the Norwegian Fjords. Located in the village of Loen, Stigull is a newly opened attraction that features a long ladder that is said to give participants the feeling that...
One attraction earned a Guinness World Record IAN STALKER LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Toronto says it has built an intriguing, year-round destination — piece by piece by piece. The Toronto-area attraction, which opened 11 years ago and is one of 28 LEGO/LEGOLAND Discovery Centres worldwide, has an array...
Resort guests may be able to see sloths on site IAN STALKER Those staying at Costa Rica's Copa de Arbol Beach & Rainforest Resort can expect to have some particularly low-key neighbours during their time on the Pacific Ocean property. Resort grounds — found in a country seen as a pioneer...
