InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of ANA InterContinental Beppu Resort and Spa in Japan, as well as a the completion of a multi-million-dollar refurbishment of InterContinental Edinburgh – The George. ANA InterContinental Beppu Resort opened Aug. 1 in Oita Prefecture,...
With lush mountaintops, breathtaking beaches and a rich history, Canadians can look forward to unforgettable tropical adventures when they visit Puerto Plata. Whether travellers are seeking an adventurous getaway or a relaxing beach vacation, there’s something for everyone to enjoy in this popular...
ACTA welcomed close to 150 golfers for the 31st Annual ACTA Golf Tournament and Dinner at the Royal Ontario Golf Club in Milton, Ontario recently. Baxter Media was on hand for this year's tournament which featured lots of fun, networking and, naturally, golf. A good day and night was had by all and to check...
ANN RUPPENSTEIN Olympic gold medalist and host of The Amazing Race Canada Jon Montgomery is a proud Canadian – so much so that he reacts viscerally when talking about his homeland. “I don't know why my body is reacting the way it is, but every time I think about the stuff that I'm happy and proud...
Silversea has launched a new collection of Grand Voyages for late 2020 and 2021, which includes three exceptional expedition cruise options. Purposely designed for travellers who prefer a more immersive travel experience, Silversea’s Grand Voyages offer extended journeys of up to 70 days, with multiple...
Photo above: courtesy Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau For the fourth year, Greater Fort Lauderdale will host the longest-running transgender conference in the United States, the Southern Comfort Transgender Conference, from Aug. 15-17. The event will welcome hundreds of attendees...
As the 2019 WTM London gears up to celebrate its 40th anniversary, officials are reporting that new and repeat tourism representatives from all over the US are confirming their plans to participate in this year's show. The WTM London's North America sales manager, Lisa Hopgood observed, “As WTM celebrates...
Sunwing Airlines reports that First Officer Jessalyn Teed has been named one of WINGS Top 20 Under 40 for 2019. Featured in the July/August issue of WINGS magazine, the award recognizes inspiring young leaders under the age of 40 who are influencing the Canadian aviation and aerospace industry. First...
It’s time to vote for the top toilets in this year’s Canada’s Best Restroom contest. Cintas Canada, Ltd. invites the public to vote for their favourite washroom at http://www.bestrestroom.com/canada, now through Aug. 16. The annual contest celebrates public washrooms across the country that...
Toronto Pearson is now offering Aira service, a leading-edge assistive technology, to help travellers with sight loss navigate the airport independently. Using the Aira iPhone or Android mobile phone application, passengers can connect to a specially trained, human agent for navigational assistance...
