New hotels and airport improvements coming to Anguilla ANN RUPPENSTEINClients looking for new accommodation options in Anguilla have some new choices for impending travel plans. “In the west end, we have Kokoon Villas, a small enclave of 6, 2 and 3 bedroom homes overlooking the Caribbean Sea and the hills...
It's now easier for travellers to reach the archipelago ANN RUPPENSTEINWith an additional American Airlines flight from Miami kicking off on Dec. 23, Clive McCoy, director of tourism for the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board, says it’s now easier for travellers to get to the destination. Previously...
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. Four Seasons Hotel Rabat at Kasr Al Bahr Once a Sultan’s summer...
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...
