Destinations
PHOTOS: Club Med Cancun & Club Med Punta Cana to undergo significant renovations in 2025
Club Med Cancún will undergo a multitude of renovations over the next year to enhance the overall guest experience. The main pool and deck area will be transformed into an expansive infinity pool that seamlessly borders the natural lagoon, offering a perfect blend of relaxation and nature. The renovation will also introduce a new Beach & Pool Bar, just steps away from the pristine beach and sand. As part of these renovations, select deluxe rooms near the beach bar and Sports & Wellness Island will be upgraded to provide an enhanced level of comfort and luxury. These rooms...
Germany to see 19% increase in tourism as Europe travel heats up
A recent analysis by the European Tourism Association (ETOA) and the market research institute ForwardKeys shows that international arrivals in Europe will increase by 12 per cent compared to the previous year, which is significantly above the global average. Cities such as Munich, Berlin, and Hamburg particularly benefit from the growing interest in city travel. Munich, as one of the host cities of EURO 2024, is experiencing a 37 per cent increase in visitor numbers. Germany tourism on the rise According to ForwardKeys, tourism in Germany will increase by 19 percent solely due to...
Viking takes delivery of newest Egypt ship
Viking has taken delivery of the company’s newest ship for the Nile River, the Viking Hathor. The delivery ceremony took place when the new ship was presented at Massara shipyard in Cairo, Egypt. The 82-guest Viking Hathor joins the company’s growing fleet of state-of-the-art ships for the Nile River and will sail Viking’s popular 12-day Pharaohs & Pyramids itinerary. "We are proud to welcome the Viking Hathor to our award-winning river fleet,” said Torstein Hagen, Chairman and CEO of Viking. “With its abundance of cultural treasures and ancient antiquities, Egypt...
Adventure Canada launches new Baffin Island & Greenland itinerary
Adventure Canada has a new itinerary for 2025 - Baffin Island and Greenland: Circling the Midnight Sun. On this expedition, guests will travel through the Inuit Nunangat alongside Inuit guides and cultural interpreters, search for Arctic wildlife – including polar bears, whales, and seabirds – visit the famed arts and culture community of Pangnirtung where Inuit artists are particularly noted for creating beautifully woven tapestries and prints, explore the Cumberland Peninsula, and take in the otherworldly landscapes of Southeast Baffin Island. “We are incredibly proud to introduce...
12 of the best ways to see North Dakota this fall
Whether it's exploring local markets and the night sky, or hiking and getting out on the water, now is the time to take advantage of the spectacular weather in North Dakota. Visitors can explore a plethora of hikes, lakes, events, and parks waiting to be seen. The following is a glimpse of events to look forward to in North Dakota yet this summer and into early fall: Mandan Market Nights, MandanThrough October 22, spend your Tuesday nights at the Mandan Market in Dykshoorn Park for vibrant celebrations of community and local craftsmanship; fresh, locally grown produce;...
Curacao welcomes double-digit increase in July arrivals
The Curaçao Tourist Board has reported another impressive double-digit growth in stayover arrivals. The island experienced a solid 16% rise in arrivals compared to July of the previous year. A total of 58,951 stayover visitors were greeted in the summer month of 2024. The strong demand for Curaçao as a vacation destination in July led to another month where two markets set record-breaking arrival numbers. Both the Dutch and Brazilian markets showed outstanding performance in July. Top three markets in July The Netherlands: 24,569 Dutch visitors are registered in July, marking a...
Four Seasons Mallorca opens on a working vineyard
In the heart of a vast private estate with carefully restored gardens, seaside woodlands, rugged cliffs and secret beaches, a former hideout for the glitterati has reemerged as a sustainable and soulful luxury holiday destination that retains its glam-chic charm. Four Seasons Resort Mallorca at Formentor is a 40-hectare (100-acre) resort is set amid a large estate that also includes a working vineyard. With sustainable practices at the core of the Resort's restoration effort, all 110 guest rooms and suites have terraces facing the sea, and some also offer private plunge...
SVG Tourism Authority appoints Annette Mark as new CEO
Annette Mark has been appointed as the new CEO of the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Tourism Authority. Amongst her first order of business for the new role is on marketing and creating more destination awareness of its 32 islands and cays. “It’s truly the gem of the Caribbean,” Mark told PressToday on location at Sandals Saint Vincent & the Grenadines. “I’ve travelled to almost every Caribbean island and while each Caribbean island has its own uniqueness, I think what sets St. Vincent and the Grenadines apart is that we have two products in one. We have mainland St....