Destinations
Wholesaler reports heightened interest in Maui
Condominium Connection, a Hawaii wholesaler for more than four decades, is showing early booking trends for 2012 that indicate a strengthening in neighbour island travel and overall room rate increases of around 14% for the New Year. Joseph Fienberg, owner and president of Condominium Connection, says his company's current booking activity for 2012 is showing Oahu being reserved 32% of the time, Maui 50%, Big Island of Hawaii 10% and Kauai 8%. In 2011, Oahu and Maui were both at 43% while Hawaii was 8% and Kauai was 7%. "This is not to say that fewer people are visiting Hawaii. Rather, there...
Halekulani set for a wining and dining soiree
The Halekulani resort is inviting guests to enjoy a unique dining experience featuring renowned Bordeaux Grand Cru Classé estates Château Rauzan-Ségla and Château Canon, owned by iconic fashion house Chanel. The epicurean experience showcases a multi-course menu specially created and prepared by Bruno Chevalier, master chef of Château Rauzan-Ségla and Château Canon, and complemented with wines personally selected by John Kolasa, managing director of both châteaux. The wines were flown in for the event directly from the châteaux, including the rare...
Kea Lani gets new look
Maui's The Fairmont Kea Lani has spent more than US$28 million on renovations that include every suite, villa, pool deck, ballroom, corridor and elevator. The restaurant...
Hyatt Regency celebrates Valentine’s in style
Executive Chef Sven Ullrich is inviting Hawaiian visitors to spend Valentine's Day at Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa, enjoying "incredible food and Sake at one of Japengo's intimate tables for two or dine on flavourful fish and wine under the stars at SHOR American Seafood Grill."In addition to specially crafted menus available at both restaurants on Feb. 14, there will be a strolling ukulele performer. Normally closed on Tuesdays, Hyatt's newest restaurant, Japengo, will offer a special evening reserved just for Valentine's Day. Guests will enjoy a five-course dinner. The meal is...
Spa at Delta Bessborough a first for Saskatoon
Damara Day Spa and Esthetics has recently celebrated its opening at the Delta Bessborough Hotel in Saskatoon, making this the first hotel in the city to have a spa located under its roof. Situated in the main lobby of the historic Delta Bessborough, the spa will be available to hotel guests as well as other visitors to the city and local residents. The spa offers hot stone and therapeutic massage, body treatments, teeth whitening, anti-aging treatments and all esthetics. In addition to services for women, the spa features several options for men and children. "An iconic landmark, the...
Anderson has Stampede trips for top selling agents
The Calgary Stampede will celebrate its centennial this July, and Anderson Vacations is presenting the Ultimate Calgary Agent Incentive to mark the occasion. This is a chance for agents to not only sell, but also be a part of the centennial celebration in Calgary. The top three revenue-producing agents who sell packages, tours or city stays that include Calgary will win a seat on one of three Calgary product development trips during the 100th anniversary. This incentive is valid for all agent bookings from Feb. 1 to May 31....
NYC hosts revised record 50.5 million visitors
New York City mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and NYC & Company, New York City's official marketing, tourism and partnership organization, report that the city ended the year with a new record 50.5 million visitors, slightly higher than the 50.2 million estimated visitors announced in December. NYC & Company also estimates that the city welcomed 40.2 million domestic visitors and 10.3 million international visitors. The overall figure is an increase of 3.5% increase over the 2010 figure of 48.8 million visitors. Visitor spending reached an estimated US$32 billion, up from US$31.5 billion in 2010....
Amelia Island invites visitors to go for a ride
The Amelia Island Convention and Visitors Bureau in Florida has unveiled a new bicycling guide for 2012. The full-colour brochure provides information about bike rentals and off-road cycling, as well as a trail map showing where casual and advanced cyclists can best explore northeast Florida's Amelia Island on two wheels. The brochure also includes a QR code making it possible to download the bike trail map. The map is also available for download at http://www.ameliaisland.com/biketrails...