Destinations
Cayman Islands Set To Host Major Events
The Cayman Islands Ministry and Department of Tourism are partnering with the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) to host the organization’s Business Meetings from Sept. 12 to Sept. 15, 2022. This conference will be the first major in-person event program for the CTO. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) will also host Caribbean Aviation Day on Sept. 14 during the CTO event in the Cayman Islands. The event will be attended by the Ministers of CTO member countries, Directors of Tourism, senior executives, media, and regional students who participate in the...
Destination Resilience Crucial: WTTC Report
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has published a new report on practical guidelines and case studies to support destinations in becoming more resilient and sustainable. The report, ‘Enhancing Resilience to Create Sustainability in Destinations’, jointly created with ICF, was released at the WTTC’s Sustainability and Investment Forum taking place in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Following the last two years of chaos brought on by the almost complete halt to international travel, no tourism destination has been untouched by the impact of COVID-19. And, many...
Government Suspends Mandatory Vaccination Requirement
The Canadian government has announced that as of June 20, 2022, it will suspend vaccination requirements for domestic and outbound travel, federally regulated transportation sectors and federal government employees. While the suspension of vaccine mandates reflects an improved public health situation in Canada, the COVID-19 virus continues to evolve and circulate in Canada and globally. Given this context, and because vaccination rates and virus control in other countries varies significantly, current vaccination requirements at the border will remain in effect. This will reduce...
Good News But More To Be Done
The Canadian Travel and Tourism Roundtable welcomed the removal of testing requirements for travellers by the U.S. and the temporary removal of testing by Canada for travellers. However, it continued to call on the Canadian Government to permanently remove all arrival testing and other remaining COVID-19 restrictions. In a statement, the Roundtable noted that the announcements mark an important milestone for the North American travel and tourism industry as it attempts to rebuild following more than two years of restrictions and shutdowns. But it makes it clear that there is...
Feds Set To End Vaccine Mandates
Reports indicate that the federal government is set to announce that it is ending vaccine mandates for domestic travel on planes and trains as well as for international travel. In effect since Oct. 30, 2021, the removal of the mandates comes following the federal government’s temporary suspension of random arrival testing at Canadian airports last week. The expected announcement comes following a strong lobby effort by this country’s travel and tourism industry along with opposition parties’ pressing the government to make...
Celebrate Summer In Zagreb
Avid music fans need to put Zagreb on their radar for a summer visit. One of the greenest and most walkable cities in Europe, the city comes alive in attractiveness peaks in the summer months. With numerous festivals and events, from contemporary music, rock 'n' roll, and cutting-edge electronica festivals, numerous art exhibitions, street performances, to food festivals showcasing Croatian cuisine – the summer months will surely enchant all who visit and solidify Zagreb's place as one of the best cities in Europe. The 2022 summer concert season kicks off with the Zagreb Classic...
ACV Adds To Its Sales Team
Air Canada Vacations has announced the appointment of Ana Paula De Souza to the role of Director of Sales and Matthew Djorsev to the role of Manager of National Accounts. Nino Montagnese, Vice President, Air Canada Vacations, said: “I am happy to welcome Ana Paula and Matthew to Air Canada Vacations. We’ve built a formidable team, and under Ana Paula’s attentive leadership, we look forward to continuing to rebuild our industry alongside all our travel partners.” Ana Paula joins Air Canada Vacations’ senior management team with more than 30 years of experience in the travel...
Making Panama Home
The Panama Tourism Authority (ATP) reports that Atlas Ocean Voyages has confirmed that it will begin to run at least four new homeport operations, starting as of the 2022-2023 cruise season. The cruise company’s approach is closely aligned with Panama’s Sustainable Tourism Master Plan, which focuses on sustainable and unique experiences that connect with nature and authentic cultures, elements in which Panama maintains important competitive advantages. Alberto Aliberti, president of Atlas Ocean Voyages, said that: “Panama’s indigenous heritage, natural biodiversity, variety...