With the world set to descend on Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka ahead of the 2020 Olympics, Japanese walking and cultural tour operator Oku Japan is sharing five under-the-radar destinations for 2020 that are rarely enjoyed by non-Japanese travellers. Visiting these lesser-known regions not only gets adventurers—and...
As it gears up for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) has launched Tokyo and Beyond 2020, an all-new website designed to serve as a comprehensive travel resource for those planning to visit Japan during the Olympic and Paralympic games. The new site will provide...
For many Canadians, winter is the time to hunker down and hibernate, but the Sunshine State takes an “Outdoor Everything” approach to winter, offering a never-ending supply of new and unique experiences that take full advantage of the mild temperatures enjoyed this time of year. From air boat...
Exodus Travels has released its 2020-2021 brochure and for the second year in a row, the new collection features whimsical cover art created by celebrated Bosnian and Herzegovinian artist Martina Crepulja. The collaboration brings together Exodus’s commitment to responsible tourism with Crepulja’s...
At the 4th Global Conference on Wine Tourism, hosted by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the government of Chile, the talk was all about the sector’s unique ability to rejuvenate and support rural communities. Held in the Colchagua Valley, home to some of Chile’s most prominent wine...
During the recent Routes Africa forum in Mombasa, IATA told delegates that the African aviation market will grow to over 356 million passengers by 2038. Over 24 million jobs on the African continent are already supported by the travel and tourism industry. Routes Africa will play a pivotal role in supporting...
Air Canada is adding two new seasonal summer routes, along with more service to major U.S. destinations from Montreal, Calgary and Vancouver. New daily, non-stop services linking Montreal and Nashville, and Calgary and Boston, as well as the addition of a second daily flight between Vancouver and Newark,...
Viking has announced details about its 2020 river cruise season, which will see the addition of four new ships custom built to navigate the Seine River in the heart of Paris. Inspired by the design of the Viking Longships, the four new, identical vessels will debut in 2020; all will be deployed on Viking’s...
Silversea Cruises has unveiled a new fly-cruise service to Antarctica in business-class comfort, as part of the largest ever Antarctica offering in the cruise line’s history. Named Antarctica Bridge, the new service will provide travellers with the fastest, most direct route to the White Continent. Departing...
MSC Cruises welcomed the first guests to Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve -- its new private island destination in The Bahamas. The island’s opening marks a major milestone for MSC Cruises. As part of a multi-faceted restoration strategy, the company has transformed the island from what was once an industrial...
