Destinations
Bouncing back from Beryl: How 3 Montego Bay resorts handled the hurricane
The general manager for Hyatt Ziva and Zilara Rose Hall was only nine weeks on the job when Hurricane Beryl hit Jamaica. “I had the baptism by fire with Hurricane Beryl, which luckily or unluckily depending on how you want to talk about it, was my 16th hurricane so I’m kind of used to them,” Adrian Whitehead, who is originally from the U.K. but has worked in the Caribbean since 1996, tells Travel Courier on location in Montego Bay. “We were fully operational 72 hours after.” Although he pointed out that a few shingles and a wedding gazebo still needed to be replaced,...
Sandals offering up to $500 off during “Everything Jamaica” sale
Sandals Resorts International (SRI) has introduced a new Experience Jamaica sale. Available at seven adults-only Sandals Resorts and two family-friendly Beaches Resorts in Jamaica, the Caribbean all-inclusive resort company celebrates its flagship island with sky-high savings in the form of air credits plus a tour credit. Available to book through Oct. 6 and valid for travel through Dec. 26, 2026, the Experience Jamaica sale offers a $350 air credit on stays of five to six nights, and a $500 air credit for stays of seven nights or longer at nine all-inclusive Jamaican...
Bermuda checks in with its Canadian trade partners
Representatives of the Bermuda Tourism Authority (BTA), along with some of its stakeholder partners, were in Toronto this week for the Canadian Meetings + Events Expo, continuing the initiative to re-engage with the Canadian market that the BTA launched here last year. “We’re here to really reinforce our investment in the Canadian market,” Kiwan Anderson, Director of Global PR & Brand Partnerships for Bermuda Tourism Authority, said. In conversation with Travel Press Today (TPT), Anderson noted that the arrival of BermudAir on the scene has generated a lot of excitement...
APG named GSA for Air Transat in Morocco
APG has been appointed as the general sales agent (GSA) for Air Transat in Morocco. This strategic partnership is linked to Air Transat’s recent launch of its non-stop flights between Marrakech and Montreal, which commenced in June, 2024. Air Transat is the sole North American airline currently operating direct flights to Marrakech, offering a unique and convenient connection for travellers between Canada and Morocco. This exclusive non-stop service will operate year-round, twice a week. In its capacity as GSA, APG will leverage its extensive local knowledge and expertise to...
Thousands gather in Las Vegas for 36th annual Virtuoso Travel Week
Thousands of luxury travel professionals from more than 90 countries have gathered in Las Vegas from August 10-16 at Bellagio Resort & Casino, ARIA Resort & Casino, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and Vdara Hotel & Spa for the 36th annual Virtuoso Travel Week. It is the must-attend gathering for the world’s best travel companies and the industry’s most influential travel agencies and advisors, who come together to exchange ideas, strengthen relationships and determine what’s new and next in luxury travel. Dubbed the Fashion Week of Travel, Virtuoso Travel Week focuses on...
Coastal Mississippi gets ready for fall with new attractions, stays
As the flurry of summer activity gives way to fall, Coastal Mississippi's 62 miles of shoreline transforms into a haven of autumnal wonder with a rich array of offerings along the picturesque shores – from leisurely beach strolls to new boutique stays and recently opened elegant dining options – there's so much more to explore. Coastal Mississippi's three coastal counties are filled with southern hospitality, rich history, and vibrant community spirit. "This fall, we're thrilled to offer an array of new developments and happenings for travellers," said Judy Young, CEO of...
Rosewood announces Caribbean expansion with Rosewood Exuma
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has named Exuma as the latest addition to the brand's Caribbean portfolio. Rosewood Exuma will offer a private island experience that will fuse together the best of both ultra-luxury and adventure travel. Imagined in partnership with Yntegra Group, a Miami-based private investment company, the new development will advance Rosewood's evolution as a global leader in luxury lifestyle along with Yntegra's long-term strategic vision of unlocking the unrealized investment and economic potential of the Exumas region. About Rosewood Exuma Situated on a...
Visit Montana launches new road trip itineraries to see fall colours
As travellers continue to seek out "slow travel" and plan affordable road trips, fall is the perfect time to explore Montana's open roads, lesser-known small towns and scenic landscapes that avoid the crowds. Seasonal experiences available to visitors this fall include: Wildlife viewing and salmon fishing in Missouri River Country: Anglers, hunters and wildlife enthusiasts flock to the wilderness areas in and around Fort Peck Lake to marvel at elk and test their luck catching Chinook salmon, both of which become most prevalent this time of the year. Celebrate spooky season...