Destinations
Royal Jordanian Has A Flight Plan For Growth
Royal Jordanian says providing a link between Toronto and Amman is part of a strategy that will see both its fleet and the number of passengers it carries grow dramatically in the next few years. The Ontario capital is the latest addition to the 58-year-old, oneworld carrier's network and Royal Jordanian COO Karim Makhlouf said during a Wednesday Toronto reception his carrier is focused on tourism, with tourism being the backbone of its planned growth. The airline -- which also serves Montreal -- is using B787s on its new Toronto-Amman route. Royal Jordanian carried 3 million...
The Great Canadian Comeback
Maureen Riley, VP International at Destination Canada, believes the recovery of the travel and tourism industry in Canada will be driven by domestic travellers who have come to appreciate that there’s no place like home. “Canada’s economic recovery when it comes to tourism is based on the recovery of travel within Canada by Canadians,” Riley told Travel Courier on location in Toronto during the recent Rendez-vous Canada conference. “When we look to the long-term, we know that international figures do support that growth, but what sustained our industry through the peak of...
New York City In The Spotlight At IPW 2022
NYC & Company provide those attending IPW 2022 in Orlando, Florida with new and future destination updates and initiatives, making clear that New York City was back and ready to welcome the world. Fred Dixon, NYC & Company’s president and CEO predicted that by year’s end, the City will recapture over 80% of its record 2019 visitation levels, as the tourism industry recovers and as New York City once again proves its resilience and indomitable spirit. Said Dixon: “New York City is experiencing an extraordinary revival, with the iconic sites visitors know and love, plus...
Transat Names Sareault As Commercial Director – Quebec
Transat A.T. Inc. has named Julie Sareault to the position of Commercial Director - Québec, effective July 4. Sareault is currently Manager, National Sales for Air Transat and succeeds Karine Gagnon who was recently promoted to General Manager of Transat Distribution Canada (TDC). Joseph Adamo, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer, Transat, said: "I am very pleased to announce the appointment of Julie to head up our Quebec business operations. A gifted leader and communicator, she is the ideal person to take on this new role with over 20 years of experience in the tour operator,...
Anguilla Shuts Down Online Entry Portal
Anguilla’s Ministry of Health has updated the guidelines for Anguilla’s entry protocols, in accordance with their evolving COVID-19 Exit Strategy. The new guidelines came into effect on June 1, 2022. As of June 1, 2022, the online entry portal for permission to travel into Anguilla will no longer be in use. All persons over the age of 5 years travelling to Anguilla will still require a valid, negative COVID-19 test; that is a PCR or NAA test administered within 3 days of arrival or a Rapid Antigen test which must be taken no more than 2 days before arrival. This information...
Emirates Vacations Arrives In Canada
Emirates Vacations -- the tour operating arm of Dubai-based Emirates Airlines -- has officially rolled out its offerings to the Canadian market. The tour company offers tailored holidays to Dubai and destinations across Asia, Africa, the Indian Ocean and the Middle East at great value. With Emirates Vacations, Canadians can experience the convenience of a one-stop personalized travel solution for holidays. Flights, hotel stays and local experiences can all be planned by agents with destination expertise, and who are available on a 24/7 basis to support travellers throughout their...
Tourism Recovery Continues To Gain Momentum
In the first quarter of 2022, destinations welcomed almost three times as many international arrivals compared to the same period of 2021 and Europe is leading the rebound as tourism continues its recovery at a strong pace. According to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer, international tourism saw a 182% year-on-year increase in January-March 2022, with destinations worldwide welcoming an estimated 117 million international arrivals compared to 41 million in Q1 2021. Of the extra 76 million international arrivals for the first three months, about 47 million were recorded in...
Air Canada Returns To Grenada
The Honourable Clarice Modeste-Curwen, Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Climate Resilience and the Environment is pleased to announce the resumption of the Air Canada direct service from Toronto to Grenada. The nonstop service, which will commence on Oct. 30, will be twice weekly on Sundays and Thursdays, connecting Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Maurice Bishop International Airport (GND). Minister Modeste-Curwen said: “The return of Air Canada is welcome news at a time when accessibility and travel convenience are key to attracting international visitors....