Toronto welcomed nearly 9M visitors in 2023 IAN STALKERToronto's tourist trade saw record revenues last year, even though the overall number of people visiting the Ontario capital is slightly below the number seen before the pandemic. Destination Toronto – the marketing body for the city – reports...
New Oasis-class ship will homeport in Port Canaveral ANN RUPPENSTEIN Fresh off the naming ceremony for Icon of the Seas, Royal Caribbean is set to make even more waves this year with the debut of Utopia of the Seas in July. During the naming ceremony sailing for the world’s biggest ship, executives...
Seven tips for selling Virgin Voyages ANN RUPPENSTEIN In a short period of time, Virgin Voyages has made a mark in the cruise industry by doing things differently. Like other Virgin companies, Virgin Voyages is fun, playful and even a little bit edgy. “Virgin Voyages offers a unique blend of boutique...
Impression Moxché by Secrets leaves a lasting impression ANN RUPPENSTEIN “Can I help you with anything?” a woman in a white lab coat asks as I step into the resort’s dimly-lit pharmacy lined with everything from medicine to sunscreen and even a refrigerated ‘hangover remedies’ section...
Shows like Ted Lasso, Bridgerton, White Lotus and Derry Girls continue to inspire ‘set-jetters’ ANN RUPPENSTEINAccording to a study by Photoaid, 78 per cent of travellers are likely or very likely to book travel to destinations showcased in a movie or TV show. Think France for Emily in Paris...
Itinerary visits area famed for its icebergs IAN STALKERAdventure Canada believes it's nice to see ice. Particularly large quantities of it in a far north setting.The company is offering its Into the Northwest Passage sailing — which features Nunavut, the Northwest Territories and Greenland — from...
Kayaking trail is among numerous environmental measures IAN STALKER Already green Dominica is looking to become greener. A destination that bills itself as The Nature Island is working to ensure that tourists and locals alike will find it a particularly environmentally friendly part of the world....
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 Mina Al Arab Ras Al Khaimah Anantara Mina Al Arab...
Baxter Media recognized at Travel South USA International Showcase in Memphis TED DAVISTravel Courier’s Ted Davis was on location for the Travel South USA International Showcase travel trade conference and marketplace in Memphis, Tennessee last month. About 450 tourism product sellers, international...
ANN RUPPENSTEIN It feels like a scene straight out of White Lotus. As we approach Palm Island Resort & Spa, the dock is lined with a group of staff members waving in anticipation of our arrival. After stepping off the boat, the team greets us with cold towels and colourful...
