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Whatâs Trending for 2020?
Slow, eco-friendly travel and personalised touring among key trends identified by ABTA for year ahead Travel trends... itâs always the buzz word at this time of year. Which destinations will be in the limelight for the year ahead, what developments and changes...
Albertaâs 2020 Calendar of Events
With five National Parks, spectacular Rocky Mountain landscapes, world-class ski resorts, cultural cities, six UNESCO World Heritage Sites (including Canadaâs newest UNESCO addition of Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park), First Nations culture and dramatic Badlands...
âSmooch a Poochâ and See 200 Dachshunds in a âWiener Wonderlandâ
Festive events bring added sparkle to Key West Warmth and good cheer abound in the island city of Key West this festive season with quirky celebrations taking centre stage. From lighted boat parades to the chance to âSmooch a Pooch,â thereâs an âonly-in-the-Florida...
Enjoy a characterful stay in the Florida Keys as accommodation choice grows for Autumn/Winter
Visitors to the Florida Keys and Key West have an enhanced range of accommodation options for Autumn/Winter, with intriguing new and reimagined options in the island chain as well as some characterful properties reopening after renovation work. All-inclusive luxury in...
Florida Keys visitors offered new ways to âConnect & Protectâ the island chain
The Florida Keys & Key West, with community efforts to sustain precious natural resources through the Connect & Protect initiative, continue to unveil ways to preserve the Keysâ environment and connect visitors who love the outdoors to the island chainâs...
Five Top Dives in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary
Visitors Can âBecome a Reef Explorerâ Marking its 30th anniversary in 2020, the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary comprises 2,900 square nautical miles of coastal waters from Key Largo south to the Dry Tortugas â and with the Florida Keys harbouring the only...
The Adventure Is Utah This Winter
With a new direct flight route and a series of extraordinary experiences, the adventure is Utah this winter! In winter, Utah is best known for its 15 ski resorts including Park City Mountain, Deer Valley Resort, Alta, Sundance, Snowbird and new Woodward Park...
Is online booking now the norm for the over-55s?
According to a new Mintel report â succinctly summed up by Travelmole here â Brits aged 55 and over are taking a record number of holidays. Great news for our industry, obviously. But I was really struck by a quote from Mintelâs senior analyst John Worthington,...
Discover how the Florida Keys is working to preserve its natural ecosystems and promote low-impact responsible tourism
Across the media landscape, thereâs certainly an understandable commentary about global warming and the need for change in order to protect our planet for the future. Weâre pleased that a number of the fabulous destinations weâre lucky enough to represent are working...
Summer 2020 â Hold on tight, itâs going to be an interesting ride!
Within weeks of Thomas Cookâs collapse, which took around 2.4 million seats out of the market, TUI had announced plans to increase capacity by 2.0 million seats for the coming summer. With Jet2, already the second largest ATOL holder, recently upping its licence from...
Go Carbon-Free in BC
Harbour Air and magniX to launch worldâs first all-electric commercial seaplane fleet in British Columbia, Canada. Vancouver, British Columbia is taking another step towards cementing its reputation as North Americaâs most sustainable city with the launch of...
Whatâs New in Alberta this Winter
Winter is coming in Alberta! The mountain towns of Banff, Lake Louise and Jasper â home to the distinctive ski resorts of Banff Sunshine Ski Resort, Lake Louise Ski Resort, Mt. Norquay Ski Resort and Marmot Basin â are all set to open for the winter 19/20 season soon!...
ABTA Holiday Habits Report 2019
Iâve been trawling through the latest Holiday Habits report from ABTA this morning and here are my key takeaways: The good news for the industry is that âthe research shows that Britons remain firmly committed to taking their holidays.â This is not a new trend, but...
Flight shame? The fight is on the ground, too.
âFlygskamâ sounds rather like a start up Scandinavian airline. Oh, the irony. For the Swedish the concept of âflight shameâ, or at least the genuine environmental concerns that gave birth to it, is leading many consumers to rethink their travel habits, according to a...
48 hours in Moab, Utah
When Jenni spent 48 hours in Moab, the adventure capital of Utah, there were no late nights as it was all about the early starts to make the most of the incredible scenery. She contrasted the views of Canyonlands National Park from the scenic drive overlooking the...
Now Open: Live! By Loews – Arlington, Texas
27 August 2019:Â In an exciting development for Loews Hotels & Co, a brand-new and highly anticipated immersive destination has just opened in Arlington, Texas in the form of the first Live! By Loews hotel. The new $150 million, 14-storey flagship property is a...
Netflix Vs. Social Media⌠Who is the real influencer?
The Rise of Set Jetting. If, like us, you were under the impression that social media currently had the biggest influence over consumer travel, think again! Recent research carried out by marketing firm eight&four concluded that while social media still has an...
Alberta’s Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park Named a UNESCO World Heritage Site
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has just announced that Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park in the Canadian province of Alberta is Canadaâs newest World Heritage site. The only UNESCO site to be named in Canada this year, it...
Lisa Feels the Force!
One has to wonder why one would voluntarily stand in a queue for nearly two hours? I did that at #IPW2019 Anaheim this year so I could be one of the first of millions to experience the new Star Wars Millennium Falcon ride at @Disneyland. Was it...
An evening under the stars in Utahâs Bryce Canyon National Park
By Natalie Wiles Utah is home to the highest concentration of International Dark Sky Parks in the world, so you can imagine my excitement when I realised that my fam trip dates matched perfectly with International Dark Sky Week! What better place to experience that...
Tour California One Thrill at a Time with the new Go California Explorer Pass
The worldâs leading attraction pass specialist, the Leisure Pass Group, has launched its first California-wide pass giving visitors the opportunity to tour the Golden State one thrill at a time. The Go California Explorer Pass offers unrivalled access to a choice of...