Destinations
Energy and fish demos on Big Island science tour
A new tour has started at the Hawaii Ocean Science and Technology Park at the Natural Energy Lab of Hawaii (NELHA) on the Kona coast of the Big Island. The tour starts with a short presentation of how warm surface seawater and cold, deep ocean water are used to do everything from making electricity and growing wine grapes to cultivating the tender "ezo"abalone. The tour continues to a working Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Plant, then to the Kampachi Farms where guests will see Kampachi (Amber Jack) and other fish including gigantic grouper. The tour culminates at the Big Island Abalone...
Remember Acapulco
The Acapulco Destination Marketing Office, in conjunction with the office of the Secretary of Tourism for the State of Guerrero, has begun a tourism campaign focused on the revitalization of Mexico's first beach resort. A combination of public relations, digital communications, social media and on-the-ground efforts, the campaign will aim to educate travellers on the strides being made within the destination and throughout the State of Guerrero to change the perception of Acapulco. "The goal of our new campaign is to regain confidence in Acapulco from the tourist perspective,"says Graciela...
Fairmont restaurant recalls the Hawaii of yesteryear
After nearly nine months and an investment of over US$5.1 million, the complete rebuild of...
Hawaiian resort’s new chef learned his trade in Hawaii
Castle Resorts & Hotels has announced the addition of Chef Khamtan Tanhchaleun to its staff following the retirement of incumbent Chef Piet Wigmans. Tanhchaleun will lead the food and beverage team at the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, including the Queen's Court Restaurant, known for its inventive approach to traditional Hawaiian cuisine. Tanhchaleun, a long-time Hawaii resident, is a native of Laos with extensive culinary experience. He began his career at Waikiki's Michel's at the Colony Surf in 1972 where he quickly worked his way up to sous chef and sommelier. Tanhchaleun followed his training at...
Sam Roberts Band to play at Banff outdoor concert
Banff National Park's highly popular outdoor summer concert, "Performance in the Park,"now in its third year, will host Montreal's Sam Roberts Band in Banff's Cascade Gardens on June 23. Performance in the Park, produced in partnership with Parks Canada, The Banff Centre and Banff Lake Louise Tourism, kicked off in 2010 to celebrate the destination's mountain heritage and the importance of protected places in Canada. Each concert has proved phenomenally successful with ticket sales consistently reaching maximum capacity. "Performance in the Park always sells out so we encourage fans and...
Picture Perfect’ getaway with Outrigger
Outrigger Hotels and Resorts' 'Picture Your Perfect Hawaii Getaway"online sweepstakes offers a way for travellers to make their Hawaii vacation a possible dream come true. One grand-prize winner will receive roundtrip flights for two on Hawaiian Airlines, a six-night stay at an Outrigger hotel or condo on Oahu, Kauai, Maui or Hawaii Island, and complimentary island adventure activities. Log on to www.outrigger.com/pictureperfect to enter. Each day through April 18, Outrigger will display a postcard of a Hawaii scene and entrants need to identify where, who, or what it is. Participants can...
Saskatoon gets first luxury boutique hotel
The James Hotel, a boutique hotel in the heart of downtown Saskatoon, is the first such luxury property in the Saskatchewan city. The 59-room/suite property is on the bank of the South Saskatchewan River. Prior to a 20-month total renovation project, the building housed apartment residences. As such, many rooms have larger floor plans and all suites have private furnished balconies with views of the city or the river. Accommodation choices include studios, one and two bedroom suites, plus the James Penthouse Rooms feature Simmons Beautyrest king beds, marble bathrooms, soaker tubs, free...
Comfort Suites Kelowna honoured
A keen-eye for detail, attentive-service and a passion for excellence are ingredients in the recipe for success at The Comfort Suites Kelowna, which captured a prestigious 2012 Gold Hospitality Award from Choice Hotels Canada. "This mark of distinction recognizes our team's superior guest service and dedication to hard work,"says hotel general manager, Carla Carlson. "To be identified as one of the top hotels in Canada is truly an honour. This award is a celebration of our entire team stepping-up to make guest satisfaction a top priority every day."Gold award-winning hotels represent the top...