Destinations
Carnival Cruise Line Sets A Course To Celebration Key
Carnival Cruise Line has announced that the name of its new destination in the Bahamas is Celebration Key. As Carnival prepares to open itineraries in late September for cruises that will call on its highly-anticipated exclusive cruise port destination on Grand Bahama, it revealed the name – Celebration Key – to guests, employees, travel advisors and Bahamian officials yesterday (Aug. 28). Celebration Key is the first port destination exclusively designed for Carnival Cruise Line guests and its name is based on the vision for the destination to be a celebration of all that...
Island Hopping in St. Vincent and the Grenadines
From the purposeful lack of TVs in many hotel rooms to a small blue anti-chain food stall with the words Bequia Pizza Hut hand painted across the front, the charm of St. Vincent and the Grenadines is its authentic old world Caribbean vibe. Described as a throwback to the Caribbean before mass tourism, the destination made up of 32 islands and cays is the antithesis to other countries pushing to grow year-over-year visitor arrivals. “Our tagline is the Caribbean you’re looking for… We like to think of St. Vincent and the Grenadines as the Caribbean that’s completely untouched,...
Jamaica Celebrates Canada Jetlines MoBay Flights
The Jamaica Tourist Board is welcoming the launch of the expansion of the Canada Jetlines winter flight schedule from Toronto to Montego Bay beginning this fall. The Hon. Edmund Bartlett, Minister of Tourism, Jamaica, said: “We are delighted with the additional flight options to Jamaica provided by Canada Jetlines. This move highlights Canadians’ growing confidence in our tourism offerings and their ongoing enthusiasm for the destination.” Starting Nov. 5, 2023, the Canadian airline is offering weekend flights connecting the two cities via its 174-seat Airbus A320 aircraft....
Come On Barbie, Let’s Go To The Movies With Santa Monica
Santa Monica Travel & Tourism hosted a select group of travel trade types to a night at the movies for a private screening of the summer blockbuster, Barbie by Oscar Nominee, Greta Grewig. Sana Keller of Santa Monica Travel & Tourism, welcomed the group, telling them that the top grossing film of 2023 has lots of connections to the destination, pointing to scenes filmed at the Santa Monica City Hall and Tongva Park. Of note, as well, is the fact that the World of Barbie Exhibition is now on in Santa Monica and will run well into September. And while Barbie may be the draw...
Discover The Palm Beaches Unveils New Website
Discover The Palm Beaches (DTPB) has launched its new website, showcasing the destination’s array of offerings and hidden gems available throughout the 39 various towns and cities that make up ‘America’s First Resort Destination.’ The new site features comprehensive information on the destination’s diverse accommodations, attractions, dining, events and more, serving as a one-stop resource for everything The Palm Beaches has to offer, including an improved official partner listing guide, real-time hotel rates, plus booking referrals to multiple top hotel sites. Jorge...
Maui Ocean Center Is Open to Respectful Visitors
Maui Ocean Center is open and ready to welcome back kamaʻāina and visitors seeking comfort following last week's devastating wildfires. The park -- which closed briefly last week as employees helped those displaced by the fires -- is now open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tapani Vuori, general manager of Maui Ocean Center, said: “Mahalo for everyone's support, actions and donations to those who suffered so much here on Maui.” Vuori continued: “Our community is now shifting from response mode to recovery mode. As we focus on the displaced, we are now also looking at the...
Turks And Caicos Ready To Host SOTIC 2023
Preparations for the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s State of the Industry Conference (SOTIC) are well underway, with the program set to take place at The Shore Club Turks & Caicos on Providenciales from Oct. 9 to Oct. 13, 2023. CTO’s business meetings and destination briefings will precede the official conference program, which features panel discussions spanning diverse themes – from tourism investment and financing to aviation competitiveness and the burgeoning film industry. CTO’s popular Caribbean Youth Congress also makes its return this year. Neil Walters,...
New York City Tourism Unveils NYC Broadway Weeks
New York City Tourism + Conventions, in partnership with Mastercard, has unveiled details of the fall iteration of NYC Broadway Week. The event is returning in September and will offer 2-for-1 tickets to 24 Broadway shows, and tickets are available for purchase now at www.nyctourism.com/broadwayweek. The biannual program is now in its 12th year and will run from Sept. 4 to Sept. 17, 2023. New York City Tourism + Conventions’ President and CEO, Fred Dixon said: “We’re excited to announce the return of NYC Broadway Week this September, offering visitors and locals an...