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ROUND-UP: Feb. 20-24, 2023
Last week, in which the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine was marked, the Canadian trade also saw the return of the annual Destination France roadshow, a glimpse of the future of…
BUSY AS ALL OUTDOORS
Business was booming at the Outdoor Adventure Show in Mississauga over the weekend with the massive annual event at the International Centre boasting one of its largest list of travel suppliers ever,…
UNVEILED: Disney shows off 2023 bridal collection, new wedding features
Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings & Honeymoons has launched its 2023 collection of bridal gowns and the first-ever collection of Disney Princess-inspired bridesmaid dresses. Also unveiled at…
PUBS, PATIOS & BARS: St. Kitts launches rum certification course
St. Kitts is launching a distinctive, first-of-its-kind “Rummelier Certification Program” for both rum aficionados and other visitors simply wanting to learn more about the island’s…
LISTENING IN: Depeche Mode never lets us down
Who’d’ve thought Depeche Mode would be all the rage in 2023, close to 40 years after the band’s 1980s heyday? But the British electro-pop giants have exploded on streaming services after their 1987…
THERE’S NO BETTER TIME TO SEE (AND SELL) BRITAIN
With the upcoming coronation of a new king, and the legacy of its previous monarch, along with other high-profile events in the UK in 2022 such as The Commonwealth Games, there is no better time to…
ALL ABOUT OCCITANIE: On the road with Atout France
Atout France has been on the road this week, rolling out its annual Destination France events for close to 350 agents, including events in Vancouver tonight (Thursday), Calgary last night, plus…
VIRGIN TAKES FIRST BITE OUT OF BIG APPLE
Virgin Hotels New York City has opened its doors to guests, though an official inaugural event is still to come this Spring. Located on Broadway, Virgin’s sixth US property (and seventh in the…
‘I FORGOT’: Why American travellers are packin’ on planes
The US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) says it intercepted a record 6,542 guns – nearly 18 a day – last year at airport checkpoints across the America. And while experts don’t think this…
‘CARNIVAL OF REBIRTH’: Rio revels in full return of beloved event
Glittery and outrageous costumes were prepared again. Samba songs were ringing out ’til dawn at Rio de Janeiro’s sold-out parade grounds. And hundreds of raucous, roaming parties were once again…
ROUND-UP: Feb. 13-17, 2023
Last week, ACTA continued its letter writing campaign for federal support; the Jamaica Tourist Board was on the road in Canadian cities; WestJet unveiled its summer service, including big Edmonton…
A BRIDGE NOT FAR: Touring and tips along Britain’s Great West Way
It may not be as recognizable a name yet as the Cotswolds or Yorkshire, but England’s Great West Way tourism route – which runs west from London to Bristol and the Welsh border – already encompasses…
LISTENING IN: Mamma Mia! Live from London’s amazing ‘ABBA Voyage’
It’s a shame that ABBA never sang “The Time Warp” as it would be the perfect intro to the “ABBA Voyage” show now playing in London – a concert performance that transports concertgoers back to…
FLORIDA ROADTRIP: What’s new and notable around the state
Whether travellers are looking for new places to stay, visiting iconic theme parks, returning to favourite haunts, or discovering a part of the state they may not have known, there is never a…
SUN, SAND AND SECLUSION AWAIT AT SANDALS EMERALD BAY
Just how easy is it for Canadian travellers to get to Sandals Emerald Bay in the Bahamas? Well, according to Jeremy Mutton, the resort’s General Manager, his guests can “have breakfast in Toronto and…
A NEW PATH IN BATH: From Frankenstein to Bridgerton, roam beyond the Roman ruins
Call it “Another Side of Britain,” or “icons with a twist,” but VisitBritain is urging visitors, and those who send them there, to look at the destination with fresh eyes, and beyond the tried and…
ROUND-UP: Feb. 6-10, 2023
More protests rocked France on the weekend; Crystal cruise line is back and set to sail again this summer; there was more news about NEXUS; a new tourism day gained UN approval; and Sunwing said ‘I…
PUBS, PATIOS & BARS: London pub spins us right round like a record, baby!
There are more than 3,500 pubs in London but, to be honest, some lack the distinctiveness that truly sets an establishment apart when it comes to having a memorable and quintessential British…
THE MUSIC LIVES ON: Burt Bacharach ‘set the bar’ for generations of listeners
Burt Bacharach died yesterday at the age of 94. The Oscar and Grammy-winning composer has had Top Ten hits since the 1950s, and was known for such standards as “What the World Needs Now Is Love,”…
BORN AGAIN: Crystal returns with new owners, new vision
Crystal Cruises – a high profile victim of the pandemic – has officially relaunched under new ownership with the Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony vessels set to sail again beginning this summer.…