New SWISS YYZ-ZRH flight taking off soon ANN RUPPENSTEINTourism to Switzerland is booming with the destination reporting that overnight stays from Canada increased by 13.1% compared to the record year of 2019. In total, overnight stays reached 312,000 from the Canadian market. “While the most...
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. Radisson Safari Hotel Hoedspruit Tucked between two renowned nature...
More Beatles Memories Emerge In Liverpool TED DAVISMemories of The Beatles in all their musical genius are well served by the “The Beatles Story,” the definitive museum devoted to the Fab Four in Liverpool. But there is another Beatles-based attraction in Liverpool that is also...
Country's tourism hurt by Gaza war IAN STALKER The Jordan Tourism Board North America has used tourism personnel who visited Jordan earlier this year to reassure travel agents that the country remains safe for travellers, even as fighting continues to rage in nearby Gaza. A March 25 tourism board...
Abundant wildlife awaits company clients IAN STALKER Eagle-eyed birdwatchers who venture to Labrador with Adventure Canada may spot an endangered peregrine if they're lucky. And sightings of some of our other feathered friends — including loons, snowy owls, ptarmigans, hawks, and warblers — are certainly...
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...
