Texas will get its own Michelin guide that pairs well with array of attractions IAN STALKER Texas tourism officials say those who visit their jurisdiction will be able to enjoy intriguing food-and-drink opportunities, although some of those dining options clearly have non-American influences and there...
Operators say tourism must be sensitive to those whose cities are being visited IAN STALKEROne of the tour operators that routinely sends clients to Europe says it understands the reasons behind a growing backlash to tourism in some European cities that traditionally have drawn huge numbers of visitors.Residents...
Company offered Peru pre-pandemic IAN STALKERAdventure Canada is reaching out to culturally inclined landlubbers interested in seeing a lofty Andean archeological site that it says dovetails nicely with some marine exploration in a renowned showcase for Mother Nature.The company, best known for expedition...
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...
