A coordinated statewide effort to support Maui’s tourism recovery is now underway, with the launch of a $6 million Maui Emergency Marketing Campaign funded by the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority (HTA). With Maui’s visitor arrivals still 21% below pre-pandemic levels, the initiative addresses critical recovery needs that impact the entire state’s visitor industry ecosystem. By focusing efforts where they are needed most, the campaign will stimulate travel demand as early as this summer and through the end of 2025—supporting local businesses, preserving jobs, and restoring visitor confidence in the state’s most important economic driver. (Some people worry about the cost of Read more
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This is one of the great cities of Canada; a vibrant but super-friendly spot where people aren’t in a rush and where drivers stop to let crazed Torontonians jaywalk across a busy street at rush hour. You’ll also find a wonderful waterfront, terrific food and trendy neighbourhoods to explore. Here are some of the top things to see and do in Halifax, and also some suggested places to stay and side trips to take. WHAT TO SEE Halifax Citadel National Historic Site is a former British and Canadian fort that sits on a high hill overlooking the city. A Read more
Old favourites dominate the list of where Canadians are heading for March Break. A study of Canadian web searches by Hilton Hotels finds that Hawai’i, Florida, Mexico and Las Vegas are top of mind for the upcoming March break travel period. Here’s the top five. Hawaii Cancun Orlando Las Vegas Fort Lauderdale Here’s a look at some top Hilton properties in each destination. HAWAII Nestled on 40 acres of lush, tropical gardens fronting Wailea Beach, Grand Wailea Maui, A Waldorf Astoria Resort offers a range of spring break experiences, from nine inter-connected pools through waterslides and swings sets, Read more
One of the top visitor destinations in Maui has already opened some of its resorts for visitors, and many others will open soon. A spokeswoman for the Kaanapali Beach Resort Association says a slew of properties will open October 8, and the final resorts should open by October 29. Please practice responsible, mindful tourism, and DO NOT stop on the Lahaina bypass road. It’s not a place to take Instagram photos of YouTube videos. “Remember, all of our properties are housing their employees and other citizens of Lahaina that lost their homes and family members as well Read more
Fort Myers-Islands, Beaches & Neighborhoods is coming back strong from Hurricane Ian, with daily reopening’s on the road to recovery. Although the landscape may look different, Fort Myers is working hard to rebuild as businesses continue to return. Each is a significant milestone as the destination looks forward to welcoming visitors back to make new memories. Fort Myers’ Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) was recently named the best airport in the U.S. by Travel Lens. Important icons to the destination are being restored or rebuilt. The Sanibel Lighthouse, built in 1884, is still standing tall with the relighting of Read more
