Destinations
Reducing Airport Wait Times
In a joint statement Transport Minister Omar Alghabra and Minister of Public Safety Marco Mendicino provide an update on actions the federal government is taking to reduce wait times at Canadian airports: The ministers said that: “The Government of Canada recognizes the impact that significant wait times at some Canadian airports are having on travellers. It is great news that more and more Canadians are choosing to travel. As travel volume surges, there are reports of delays in many aspects of travel: Canadian customs, United States customs, airport security screening, luggage...
ACTA Advocacy Town Hall Set For June 20
ACTA will host an Advocacy Townhall (English) on June 20, 2022 from 1 pm to 2 pm ET, with guest presenter and senior accountant Mike Libbey who will discuss ways that independent travel agents can organize their business to manage risk from future emergency events. Libbey’s presentation will highlight important “lessons learned” over the COVID-19 pandemic and explore specific steps independent travel agents can take, should there be renewed border measures. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask accounting questions and are encouraged to prepare these in...
VisitScotland Prepares For Recovery By Supporting Its Partners
“Recovery is a key word for us right now.” VisitScotland’ Director of Marketing & Digital, Vicki Miller tells Canadian Travel Press. And in that conversation, Miller makes it clear that: “Our immediate priority is to support industry for what is hoped for many, to be the first full year of trading since the pandemic. The outlook for this summer is looking more positive with businesses reporting stronger bookings for the months ahead however we are realistic in our expectations and do not expect international visitor numbers to return to pre-pandemic levels this...
Jam-Walk 2022 Sets A Record In Toronto
Jam-walk 2022 welcomed a record turn-out of over 100 walkers -- 20 of them from the travel agent community – last weekend (May 28) in Toronto. Everyone came together in support of access to education for children and youth in Jamaica through the Helping Hands Foundation. It was also a record fundraising year. Helping Hands raised over $75,000; with the Jamaica Tourist Board team raising over $5,000 of those funds. Funds raised will go towards the 25th school build in Jamaica. Angella Bennett, Regional Director, Jamaica Tourist Board Canada, observed: “We were...
Indigenous Tourism Leading The Way In Alberta
Alberta’s Indigenous tourism industry is set to highlight why it’s poised to lead the way in economic growth for the province during National Tourism Week which runs from May 29 to June 4, 2022. Shae Bird, CEO of Indigenous Tourism Alberta, said that: “There is still a lot of work to be done, but one thing has been made clear over this past year: the Indigenous tourism industry is in growth mode.” He continued: “With summer quickly approaching, our Indigenous operators across the province are excited and ready to welcome guests to engage in a wide variety of...
ACITA Briefs Transport On Concerns
The Association of Canadian Independent Travel Advisors (ACITA) met with senior staff of Transport Minister Omar Alghabra last week to provide an update on the landscape of the segment of the travel industry that has been overlooked by the government during the past two years -- namely, Independent Travel Advisors. ACITA notes that “We are seeing an increase in bookings for our clients, but due to the nature of our revenue model, travel advisors do not receive any revenue until after our clients depart. So, although many people are booking getaways, cruises and bucket list trips...
Martinique Picks Roy-Camille
With over 30 years of experience in the industry, Karine Roy-Camille has been appointed Deputy Director of the Americas office of the Martinique Tourism Authority (MTA). Having recently taken her position in Montreal, she will now ensure the continuity of the MTA's implementation of the island’s tourism strategy for the entire Americas market, along with Muriel Wiltord, the MTA's Director of the Americas based in New York. As a former regional councilor, Karine Roy-Camille has more than 30 years of experience in the tourism sector in Martinique; she was successively Commercial...
Meet In The West Midlands
The Queen’s Royal Baton was here! And for lucky guests who attended the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Queen’s Baton Relay reception hosted by VisitBritain last week, there was even a chance to hold it, writes Ilona Kauremszky in a special report for Press Today. Mayor of the West Midlands Andy Street along with British High Commissioner Susannah Goshko, and a West Midlands delegation showcased the sporting event’s host city and region to a packed house of guests from the local tourism and business sector. “The spirit of tonight is us working as a team,” stated...