Destination's tourism trade is enjoying the good times IAN STALKER Dubai's tourism trade is on a roll, with the Middle Eastern destination last year posting a record number of visitors, topping pre-Covid numbers while doing so. Cibele Moulin of Dubai Economy and Tourism told a recent Toronto gathering...
Company has Zambian and Mozambican properties IAN STALKERAnantara Hotels Resorts & Spas is offering very different types of upscale southern Africa stays for H2O enthusiasts eager to experience plenty of water while on vacation.The company teamed up with representation company Emerging Destinations...
The resort report: what's new in the hotel world ANN RUPPENSTEINChecking out the latest hotel and resort news from fresh renovations to brand new or upcoming properties to entice your clients. Sandals Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Sandals Saint Vincent and the Grenadines...
New Business Premier and Business Premier Luxe suites will be available this year IAN STALKERAir New Zealand will later this year launch its latest service for those making the journey across the Pacific from Vancouver to Auckland.Airline national account manager Katie Olsson told a recent Toronto...
Events coincide with rising Canadian interest IAN STALKERTwin anniversaries are expected to make this a particularly interesting year to visit South Africa.Justin Barnette of South African Tourism told a recent Toronto gathering that this marks the 30th anniversary of South Africa becoming a democratic...
Coconut Bay Beach Resort & Spa’s unique location sets it apart ANN RUPPENSTEINAfter a scenic morning sail, our catamaran came to a stop at the foot of one of Saint Lucia’s most iconic landmarks – the Petit Piton. The view is postcard-worthy but we’re not actually here to hit the white...
Let there be (a momentary loss of) light! story: IAN STALKER photos © 1) Jean-François Savaria - Tourisme Montréal; 2) Parc Jean-Drapeau; 3) @jfsavaria - Tourisme Montréal; 4) Eva Blue - Tourisme Montréal; 5) Biosphère, Environment Museum. Here comes the (temporary absence of) the sun. Tourism...
Hotels include former castles and other ancient structures IAN STALKER Spanish lodging chain Paradores is inviting those intrigued by Spain's long history to be surrounded by it when they hit the hay at night. The 98 state-owned Paradores properties range from deluxe to 3-stars, with 45 of them...
The resort report: what's new in the hotel world ANN RUPPENSTEINChecking out the latest hotel and resort news from fresh renovations to brand new or upcoming properties to entice your clients. Anantara Santorini Abu Dhabi Retreat Bringing Aegean luxury to the shores...
Give a little bit back while travelling ANN RUPPENSTEIN Through the Mālama Hawai’i program, the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority is all about providing ways clients can give back while on vacation. “Mālama is one of the foundational Hawaiian values we grow up with here in the Hawaiian Islands....
