ANN RUPPENSTEIN Distillery raises spirits in former jail Clients wanting to experience a new Irish whiskey distillery in Belfast will have to go to jail first.“We're building a distillery and visitor experience in North Belfast. It is literally in a prison,” John Kelly,...
Event highlights Saint Lucia’s commitment to Canadian market The recent Showcase North America conference at Sandals Grande St. Lucian in Saint Lucia highlighted the destination’s commitment to strengthening the tourism sector for both sellers and buyers from the Canadian market.The event brought...
African Travel Inc. wildlife differs by region IAN STALKERAfrican Travel Inc. says the African continent can accommodate wildlife enthusiasts ranging from A(ardvark) to Z(ebra).The Travel Corporation brand offers safari experiences throughout much of Africa, enabling clients to see sights that may differ...
Travel Nunavut hands out unique products to showcase local artistry IAN STALKERNunavut may become known for soap as well as soapstone.Newish Iqaluit firm Uasau Soap — the name of which is Inuktitut for Wash — is producing different soaps along with the likes of shampoos, balms and bath salts,...
Museum traces rum's history IAN STALKERHavana Cuba's Havana Club Rum Museum can give visitors the lowdown on doing the bottoms-up routine in a country famed for its rum cocktails.The Old Havana attraction — affiliated with prominent rum distiller Havana Club — traces rum's long history in Cuba,...
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 and upcoming properties ready to welcome your clients. British Colonial A historic hotel in The Bahamas is getting...
Foundation builds schools for Amazon children IAN STALKERSchool isn't out for many interior Brazilian youngsters eager to learn how to live harmoniously with Mother Nature.The Fundação Almerinda Malaquias (Almerinda Malaquias Foundation), linked with Amazon-based tour company Katerre Expedition,...
Country has hosted many famous musicians IAN STALKERGMTours clients visiting Morocco may not see Castles Made of Sand but they can certainly see kasbahs made from brick.The tour operator offers the North African country, which has long had a mystique underscored by the exotic nature of such cities...
ANN RUPPENSTEIN The San Francisco Travel Association’s Executive Vice President & Chief Tourism Officer Hubertus Funke talks milestones and celebrations If you’re going to San Francisco, expect to discover more than you expected — and to make it your own. Along with...
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 and upcoming properties ready to welcome your clients. &Beyond Phinda Forest Lodge andBeyond Phinda Forest Lodge,...
