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Industry Reacts To 2023 Federal Budget

Industry Reacts To 2023 Federal Budget ACTA says that it was ‘discouraged,’ but it wasn’t ‘surprised’ by the March 23, 2023 federal budget, observing that “all indications leading up to the budget were that it would be an austerity budget based on the current economic environment and the massive relief expenditures... more ›
Posted in Associations, Canada, Tourism Organizations, Travel Agents

Canadian Travel To Germany Soars

Canadian Travel To Germany Soars “Sustainability isn’t just a buzzword in Germany — it’s a way of life,” Anja Brokjans, director of the German National Tourist Office in Canada, said during a 2023 kick-off press conference in Toronto yesterday. Citing a recent Sustainable Travel Report from Booking.com, she said... more ›
Posted in Germany, News

PLAY Taking Off From Hamilton To Amsterdam 

PLAY Taking Off From Hamilton To Amsterdam  PLAY has added Amsterdam to its summer schedule. Tickets for the new route are now available for purchase, and the destination will be available for Canadian travellers when PLAY launches its inaugural flight out of Hamilton on June 22. As a transatlantic carrier between Europe and North... more ›
Posted in Airlines, Canada, News

New York Is Making It New

NYC & Company Is Now New York City Tourism + Conventions

New York Is Making It New During its annual meeting, President and CEO Fred Dixon debuted the new name and brand identity of the City’s official destination marketing organization and convention and visitors bureau for the five boroughs of New York City -- New York City Tourism + Conventions. The destination’s... more ›
Posted in Destinations, News, Tourism Organizations

Turks And Caicos Makes Changes To COVID Entry Rules

Turks And Caicos Makes Changes To COVID Entry Rules The Turks and Caicos Islands has updated its Public and Environmental Health Arriving Passengers Travel Clearance Regulations, and will no longer mandate travellers to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 before arriving in the destination. The vaccination lift, which will go into... more ›
Posted in COVID-19, Destinations, News, Tourism Organizations

Curaçao On Track For Big Gains In 2023

Curaçao On Track For Big Gains In 2023 The Curaçao Tourist Board (CTB) is on track to welcome a record 525,000 visitors to the island in 2023. During the 2023 Routes Americas airline route development conference in Chicago last week, Hugo Clarinda, Deputy Director of the Curaçao Tourist Board, expressed confidence about... more ›
Posted in Airlines, Destinations, Events, News, Tourism Organizations

Yucatán Makes A Pitch for New Flights

Yucatán Makes A Pitch for New Flights Yucatan’s minister of tourism, Michelle Fridman was on hand for the Routes Americas conference in Chicago last week meeting with key decision makers for airlines, airports, and destinations. Raul Paz Technical Director at the Ministry of Tourism of the state of Yucatan, joined the minister... more ›
Posted in Airlines, Destinations, News

Lights, Action, Let’s Festival

The Global Tourism Film Festival Set For North Bay In 2023

Lights, Action, Let’s Festival The Global Tourism Film Festival, in association with the City of North Bay, Ont., has announced its lineup of tourism promotion films, workshops, and seminars, coming up April 27 to April 30. GTFF 2023 screening selections include films from North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Middle East,... more ›
Posted in Canada, Events, Tourism Organizations, Travel Agents

Agents’ Choice Taps Into Sustainable Travel Trends And Celebrates Your Favourites

Agents’ Choice Taps Into Sustainable Travel Trends And Celebrates Your Favourites Is being a responsible traveller important to your clients? What kind of requests are they making and how are your favourite suppliers helping you respond to their demands? There’s no doubt that sustainability-savvy travellers are seeking specific requirements for their trips. What kind of... more ›
Posted in Agents Choice 2023, Canada, News, Responsible Travel, Trends & Research

Get Registered Now For Granite Travel Trade Expos 

Get Registered Now For Granite Travel Trade Expos  Granite Travel Trade Expos Ontario Edition opens its registration platform to travel agents for the upcoming Granite Travel Trade Expo occurring in key markets including; Kitchener Waterloo April 17, Hamilton April 18, Mississauga April 19 and Barrie April 20. In each city the first 75... more ›
Posted in Canada, Events, Travel Agents
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