IAN STALKER Norwegian tourism officials are inviting cross-country skiing enthusiasts to enjoy the sport in the very country in which it began. Hege Barnes of Norwegian tourism board Innovation Norway told a recent Toronto audience that her homeland – a perennial powerhouse...
Huatulco is home to 36 beaches, 9 bays, and no crowds The director of the Hotel Association of Huatulco says her Pacific Ocean destination is making major inroads in the Canadian market and those of us who do venture there will find a destination that's Mexican through and through.Jessica Garcia...
The area offers breathtaking alpine scenery, iconic peaks, the Aletsch Glacier, Leukerbad's thermal hot springs, world-class hiking and skiing, and more The towering Matterhorn is an iconic symbol of Switzerland but is also only one of a number of tourism draws in the surrounding Valais region,...
Inside Belgium's bicycle-themed microbrewery Beer and bikes cross permanent paths at Belgium's Brewery de Coureur.The brewery, found in the Flanders city of Leuven, is run by avid cyclist and beer enthusiast Bart Delvaux, and visitors are welcome to simply quaff some cold ones at an establishment...
IAN STALKER Air Canada's again adding Quito to its network has Ecuadorean tourism officials hopeful about attracting more Canadians to a country that they proudly state is found in the "middle of the world."The carrier suspended its service to the Ecuadorian capital several...
Loreto is Mexico’s next great eco-tourism hotspot Don't call any residents of the Baja California community of Loreto Ishmael.The man who oversees tourism promotions for the state of Baja California Sur – home to Loreto – says the community is one of a number in Baja that have built a wintertime...
Diego Villalobo left a culinary career to embrace Belgium's beer culture Diego Villalobo has learned to appreciate suds more than spuds.Venezuela native Villalobo arrived in Brussels after a lengthy international journey, and then developed an appreciation for Belgium's famed beer culture, despite...
IAN STALKER The big screen is expected to provide a big boost for Greece's tourism trade and in doing so serve Greece-based Variety Cruises well. The movie Odyssey has proven hugely popular and in doing so is shining a light on many locales that Variety features; welcome news...
MITCHELL MCCLUNGThe resounding message to Canadians in Las Vegas is that the city loves Canadians and they want to make their city even more welcoming. Canada has long been the number one international source market country to Sin City, and Las Vegas and its local institutions want...
Two Key West restaurants earned historic MICHELIN recognition Extremely weighty recognition for two local restaurants has Florida Keys tourism staff understandably upbeat about the local culinary scene.Mary Haban of Visit Florida Keys & Key West says two Key West restaurants -- Blue Heaven...
