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By TravelPress Staff

July 23, 2012

Top Waikiki property debuts renewed rooms, services

One of Hawaii's leading luxury hotels has completed a property-wide revitalization, reinforcing its longstanding tradition of leadership in the industry. This comprehensive physical/service renewal at the iconic Halekulani is in keeping with the values that have made the hotel a global destination. New guest experiences, services and programs will be continually unveiled throughout the summer and fall of 2012. Each of the 453 rooms and suites has been refreshed to capture the natural light and airy visual expanses on to the sea. All guestrooms are outfitted with new furnishings, new...

By TravelPress Staff

July 23, 2012

Coast golfers raise $50,000 for Salvation Army

The annual Coast Hotels & Resorts Golf Classic hit its 10th anniversary milestone July 12, by raising $50,000 for the Salvation Army. Some 130 hospitality industry suppliers, managers and supporters left their suits behind to sport their most fashionable golf attire in support of a good cause. Raising funds for the Salvation Army allows Coast Hotels to earmark where the funds will be spent, enabling the hotel brand to donate to communities where they do business, said Robert Pratt, president of Coast. The company now owns, manages and franchises over 40 hotel and resort properties throughout...

By TravelPress Staff

July 20, 2012

Island Air enhances inter-island service

Island Air has unveiled a new business model featuring a complete image and brand overhaul. The new brand coincides with the arrival of the airline's new common fleet type, the ATR in August. The comprehensive rebranding touches every aspect of the airline -- from an enhanced web site to a newly inspired aircraft livery design, including a new logo mark and identity. Along with the new look, Island Air is upgrading its fleet with ATR42 and ATR72 aircraft. The new aircraft are more fuel efficient, and carry more passengers than the Dash 8 aircraft that are being replaced. The changes and...

By TravelPress Staff

July 20, 2012

Conference to review total travel experience

At the upcoming Future Travel Experience 2012, every aspect of the passenger experience on the ground will be examined for improvements through collaboration and innovation. Hosted by the Vancouver Airport Authority, the event will deliver an outstanding conference, social, awards and exhibition program. It will be held Sept. 5-7 at the Westin Bayshore Hotel in Vancouver. The goal for FTE 2012 is to play an important role in creating dialogue between stakeholders, and instigating effective initiatives for the future....

By TravelPress Staff

July 19, 2012

Volunteer tourism to help Kauai environment

Hanalei Colony Resort has partnered with the Limahuli Garden and Preserve in Kauai to give guests the chance to help the environment. Under its "Beach & Botany"package, guests have to commit a minimum of two days, each lasting four hours, to assist the Garden's staff in a variety of different tasks depending on physical capabilities. These range from helping out in the nursery to doing ecological restoration in Limahuli Preserve. Prices start from US$1,964 and include five night's accommodation in an Ocean View two-bedroom condo, a picnic basket lunch for two, a three-hour kayak tour for two...

By TravelPress Staff

July 19, 2012

Run the alpine trails at Sun Peaks Resort

The slopes of Sun Peaks Resort near Kamloops, BC are well known to skiers and boarders, but now they are becoming a new destination for those looking for a unique trail running experience. With a perfect surface and perfect temperature, a number of maintained trails fan out from the resort, making it an excellent place for runners to challenge themselves. They connect to the village, which has all the remedies and amenities to help relieve muscle strain. Sun Peaks will host the upcoming North Face Dirty Feet Mountain Run (Sept. 8), but it is also proving to be a popular place to train and hit...

By TravelPress Staff

July 18, 2012

Mexi-Go! Show kicks off Mexico winter season

The Mexico Tourism Board has partnered with Mexi-Go! to co-ordinate "the most important Mexico event of the year in Canada."The Mexi-Go! Travel and Trade Expo will showcase Mexico's destinations and attractions, and key guests will be Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit. This event takes place on Sept. 7 and 8 at the West Building of the Vancouver Convention Centre. The Expo is ideally timed for promoting Canadian tour packages and Mexico products when Canadians are planning their upcoming winter vacation. Already more than 800,000 Canadians have travelled to Mexico, from January to April...

By TravelPress Staff

July 18, 2012

Fore-midable’ deals for golfers on Big Island

Travellers looking for an "a-fore-dable"Hawaii vacation getaway on the green can score tee time for two at the Big Island Country Club with a minimum two-night stay at select Outrigger properties on the island of Hawaii. Guests playing through their stay will be issued a preferred player card entitling guests to a 50% discount on club rentals, plus free practice range balls. Starting at US$154 per night, golfers can get roomy condo accommodations as they frequent the fairways through Dec. 21. "Our spacious accommodations allow golfers to bring along their favourite caddy or invite the whole...

By TravelPress Staff

July 17, 2012

Oahu resort says ‘Hele Huli’ with new guided adventures

Turtle Bay on the North Shore of Oahu now offers three new one-of-a-kind outdoor adventures designed to more fully experience "one of the wonders of the world - one of the planet's most awesome places."For instance, the newly launched Hawaiian Cultural Excursion is a 60-minute beach walk that explores Turtle Bay's majestic shoreline and its hidden coastal wonders. Guests will learn about the rich history of the fabled North Shore from a local historian, listen to ancient stories handed down from generation to generation and observe the unique plants and animals that call this area their home....

By Bob Mowat

July 16, 2012

A staggering performance

The number of Chinese travellers making international trips was up by a strong 22% in 2011, compared to 2010, and experts predict China is on track to overtake Germany and the US as the world's largest outbound tourism market in the next few years. In its newly launched Chinese International Travel Monitor (CITM), Hotels.com offers insights into how the rise of the Chinese traveller is changing the dynamics of the global hotel market. Johan Svanstrom, managing director of Hotels.com Asia Pacific, pointed out that: "The Chinese made a staggering 70 million international trips in 2011 and,...

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