Nova Scotian landmark achieves top accessibility rating IAN STALKERIconic Nova Scotian landmark Peggy’s Cove has earned kudos for accommodating people with disabilities from a foundation created by a man whose name is synonymous with coping with disabilities.The rocky, ocean-fronting site — long...
If there’s a surefire way to measure Norwegian Cruise Line’s ongoing commitment to the travel trade, president and chief executive officer Harry Sommer said one prime example is in the amount of agents invited to experience the brand new Norwegian Prima. “We’ve committed...
Sin City Kentucky-style IAN STALKERLas Vegas was by no means the first place to sport the Sin City moniker. Gina Christ-Kohler, regional director of leisure sales for the Northern Kentucky CVB, says Newport, Kentucky's at-times dubious past meant it attracted its fair share of shady sorts, a past...
Airline news travel agents can use A roundup of the latest airline news curated for travel advisors. Sunwing winter flights returning to Freeport, Grand Bahama Sunwing Airlines is ready to link Canadians to the second largest city in the Bahamas this winter. The airline will take off to Freeport,...
Growth is seen despite war and pandemic IAN STALKER Neither covid nor conflict are halting a rebound in international tourism. According to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer, international tourism saw a strong rebound in the first five months of 2022, with almost 250 million international...
Experience life in the very fast lane in Birmingham, Alabama IAN STALKER Tara Walton is inviting people to experience life in the very fast lane. Walton, director of tourism for the Greater Birmingham Convention & Visitors Bureau, notes attractions in the Alabama city include the Barber Vintage...
New campaign showcases Toronto through the eyes of insiders Actor and writer Simu Liu is one of five Toronto insiders in Destination Toronto’s first U.S.-facing marketing campaign since 2019. You Gotta See What We See uses video storytelling to invite viewers to see the city through their lens, highlighting...
State offers both beaches and culture IAN STALKERA tourism body promoting the Caribbean-fronting Mexican state of Quintana Roo says that the jurisdiction offers visitors an unmatched fusion of cultures and landscapes that make it attractive to people curious about experiencing different aspects...
Walking through the streets of Coventry, tour guide Roger Bailey is eager to share a story that’s “a thousand years in the making.” The legend goes that Lady Godiva, a key figure in the history of the region, pleaded with her husband to provide a tax break for local residents. “He said no, but she didn’t...
Grenada invites travellers to give back during vacations ANN RUPPENSTEIN The Grenada Tourism Authority is encouraging travellers to give a little bit back to the scenic destination during their next holiday. Whether it’s monitoring leatherback sea turtles during hatchling season, taking part...
