Destinations
Discover The Kumano Kodo With Oku Japan
Kyoto-based tour operator Oku Japan has launched a selection of new self-guided walking tours that will appeal to those who want to discover the Kumano Kodo -- an ancient pilgrimage trail located on Japan’s Kii Peninsula. While it’s comprised of several routes, the new tours focus on two of them -- the Kiiji and Iseji. Hiroshi Kawaguchi, Oku’s General Manager, explains that: “Oku Japan has run a self-guided program along the Kumano Kodo since 2010, and we operate a local branch office in Chikatsuyu, so our ties with the local community are especially...
Visit Myrtle Beach Picks Pulse Travel Marketing In Canada
Visit Myrtle Beach has named Pulse Travel Marketing as its newly appointed agency of record in Canada. The agency was selected through an extensive RFP process and will work with the convention and visitor bureau’s staff, and in state partners, to ensure the city is prominently positioned with the travel trade, consumer, and key distribution media channels in Canada. The partnership will include, but not be limited to, the development and implementation of strategic marketing programs to increase the profile for Visit Myrtle Beach in the primary markets of Ontario and...
Egypt Changes Visa Measures For Canadian Citizens
Egypt is implementing new visa measures for Canadian citizens beginning Oct. 1, 2023 and which time, Canadian passport holders will no longer be able to obtain a visa upon arrival in any of the Egyptian entry ports. As of Oct. 1, 2023, Canadian citizens will be required to apply for a prior entry visa to enter the Arab Republic of Egypt from one of the Egyptian Embassies or Consulates abroad. As for why the new measures are being implemented, the announcement of the change stated: “This change is being made in accordance with the principle of reciprocity, as the Canadian...
G Adventures Calls Visa Changes A “Blow”
G Adventures says that it ‘received little warning’ of the changes for Egypt’s visa rules for Canadians and described the changes as a ‘blow’ to Canadian travel agents and their clients as well as operators, like G Adventures. In a statement, G Adventures writes: “We are aware of the proposed change to the entry requirements for Canadian travellers intending to travel to Egypt.” It continues: “Although we have received no formal confirmation, it is our understanding that starting from October 1, Canadian citizens will be required to obtain a visa from the Egyptian...
Come Sail Away And Discover Martinique, Tahiti And Beyond
Yacht charter company Dream Yacht Worldwide has expanded its Easy Crewed yacht product to four new destinations — the British Virgin Islands, Martinique, Tahiti and Seychelles — for those clients looking for a private yacht experience. The concept, which launched last year in Greece and Croatia, was designed for those who are new to chartering. The charter program builds upon the company’s Cabin Cruise vacations, which consists of booking a private staterooms on a catamaran with other guests versus having the entire yacht for the group. “If you’ve always wanted to try...
Florida Keys Sees ‘No Significant Impacts’ From Idalia
The U.S. National Hurricane Center discontinued a tropical storm watch for the Lower Florida Keys and a tropical storm warning for the Dry Tortugas late Tuesday night, after Idalia passed well west of the island chain before strengthening to a hurricane. There are no significant impacts from Idalia brushing the Keys as a tropical storm, according to Monroe County Emergency Management Director Shannon Weiner. Keys infrastructure is operating normally, she said, including the Florida Keys Overseas Highway, electricity, communications and water transmission. There are no reports of any...
HTA Welcomes The Responsible Return Of NCL To Maui
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has announced its return to Kahului, Maui, with the guidance and encouragement of the Maui community, Hawai‘i State Governor Josh Green and the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority. NCL’s Pride of America, which has an 18-year history of cruising the Hawaiian Islands year-round, will recommence its weekly overnight calls to Kahului beginning Sept. 3, 2023. Earlier this month, the cruise line paused its calls to Maui, to avoid stressing local resources due to the devastating wildfires in Lahaina on the island’s west side. David J. Herrera, president of...
Reno Tahoe Picks Canuckiwi Consulting In Canada
Reno Tahoe (Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority) has selected Canuckiwi Consulting to lead its destination marketing in Canada and inspire Canadians to visit “where the largest alpine lake collides with the Biggest Little City in the World” through creative consumer marketing, travel trade, and media partnerships. Mike Larragueta, Interim President/CEO, said: “Reno Tahoe is pleased to be working with Canuckiwi Ltd, Canada to promote Reno, Sparks and North Lake Tahoe to Canadian travellers. Northern Nevada’s impressive lineup of events and live entertainment, paired...