The tri-island destination focuses on tourism development that benefits locals ANN RUPPENSTEINAs a tourist office, Petra Roach, the CEO of the Grenada Tourism Authority, says they’re in the process of rejigging and recalibrating their efforts to focus on product development and not solely marketing.“One...
RIT Vacations goes further afield in the UK TED DAVIS Strong post-COVID consumer demand for holiday travel to the United Kingdom is driving new tour program developments and staff additions at Royal Irish Tours in Toronto. Meanwhile, a more regular use of the name RIT Vacations...
Resort offers golfers choices IAN STALKER Dominican Republic resort Casa de Campo's seaside Teeth of the Dog golf course isn't getting long in the tooth but nevertheless is slated for some touching up. The La Romana resort's 18-hole course that dates back around half a century and is arguably the most...
City was home to many firsts IAN STALKERDominican Republic tourism authorities can argue that their city is in first place.Or at least first place when it comes to a number of firsts for not only the region but also this hemisphere.Ministry of tourism worker and tour guide Prudencio "Pruddy" Ferdinand...
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. Hilton West Palm Beach Hilton West Palm Beach has completed a $25 million...
Disney Destinations celebrates Canadian travel trade ANN RUPPENSTEINDisney Destinations Canada held a festive event for the travel trade in a fitting location this week — a Disney-themed exhibit at Lighthouse ArtsSpace — complete with appearances by Goofy, Mickey and Minnie.“Some of you may be wondering...
Carrier showing us another side of the country IAN STALKERSanto Domingo-based Arajet is committed to serving as an airborne link for Canadians wanting to visit different points in the Caribbean and Latin America and help us shift our perceptions of the country that it is based in as well.The airline...
Canadians invited to "be different" in Europe and beyond BOB MOWATSeven destinations. 10 tour operators. 130 travel industry professionals. One unique event. The European Travel Commission (ETC) Canada and the Canadian Association of Tour Operators (CATO) welcomed travel advisors to The Symes...
Founder Britnie Turner went from living in a car to running a successful business making a difference in the travel industry and beyond ANN RUPPENSTEIN Set on a private island in the British Virgin Islands, The Aerial is a luxury all-inclusive resort unlike any other in the Caribbean.“We've...
Santo Domingo attraction tells of city's pirate past IAN STALKEREven Santo Domingo buccaneers are caught up in the festive season it seems.The Colonial Gate, found in the city's Colonial Zone, reminds people that pirates once roamed the waters found off the Dominican Republic capital and on at least...
