Destinations
Services International Has India Fams For Agents
Services International Ltd. wants agents to know that as India reopens, the company has a number of familiarization trips available. With the COVID-19 situation improving, India is now ready to begin welcoming tourists back as all international flights resume. India has also restored its e-tourist visa for 156 countries and agents can get additional information on this by contacting Services International Ltd. The Government of India official website -- https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/ -- is the authorized portal for visa application to India. As for the partly paid...
VisitScotland Ready For Responsible Recovery
As Malcolm Roughead, Chief Executive, VisitScotland, sees it: “Domestic visitors have been driving the recovery following the impact of COVID-19, but the return of our international visitors is a major step towards the responsible recovery of Scottish tourism.” And that’s exactly what the recent Discover Scotland: Reconnect event was all about. Discover Scotland: Reconnect 2022 is part of VisitScotland’s activity to rebuild international tourism demand, as well as supporting the country’s ambitions to be a leading destination for responsible tourism. During that event,...
Love Is Back At Sea With Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line is setting sail with love on board with the announcement that it is now taking reservations for weddings and vow renewals on sailings starting September 2022 and beyond. Jeremy Schiller, vice president of operations for Carnival Cruise Line, said that: “For decades, Carnival has been the leading wedding operator in the cruise industry, so we are very excited to restart our wedding program for our guests who have been longing to celebrate their nuptials on board our ships.” Schiller continued: “Creating special memories for our guests is what we do,...
UNWTO Praises Recovery In The DR
The UNWTO has praised those in the Dominican Republic's' tourist trade, saying in a statement they've guided their country to the very top of international tourism's recovery. A UNWTO statement said the Dominican Republic's tourist trade is "achieving the most successful recovery in the (international tourism ) industry, reaching record numbers in tourism arrivals." UNWTO president Zurab Pololikashvili praised Dominican authorities for their commitment to the likes of innovation, education and sustainability as they rebuild tourism. "The Dominican Republic shows that the restart...
Indigenous Values Guide Day Three of IMPACT
A Vision for Regenerative Tourism at the IMPACT Sustainability Travel and Tourism Conference in Victoria was largely guided by the beliefs and principles of Canadian Indigenous peoples on the third day of the conference, reports Press Today’s Ted Davis who was on hand for the event. That’s when a panel of Indigenous tourism stakeholders took the stage at the Victoria Conference Centre, under the guidance of panel host Walt Judas, CEO of the BCTIA. Judas fielded a selection of questions designed to reveal the role of Indigenous values in the bigger picture of regenerative tourism in...
SATA Azores Takes Off With Travel Agent Program
SATA Azores Airlines has launched its Travel Agent Specialist Program, providing agents with the opportunity to learn about SATA Azores Airlines and the destinations it serves as well as win fabulous prizes. The Specialist program is divided into 4 lessons: SATA Azores Airlines, The Azores, Madeira, and Other Destinations. Each lesson is divided into short categories that are quick and easy to read and complete. Agents can start the lesson, stop, and save their lesson and come back any time to complete the lesson. For the launch of the program, a promotion will run through July...
Cruising with the Experts At Travel Agent Appreciation 2022
Today's the day, May 17, when 9 top cruise experts are virtually in the same room with you, brought together by Baxter Media, to discuss how the industry has weathered the storm and where it is headed to next. Start time 2:45 pm EST. Registering for today's session also gives you entry into tomorrow's Luxury Symposium and the big day on Thursday when the winner of the Travel Agent & beyond! accolades will be awarded. Today's experts include: Host: Bob Mowat, Executive Editor, Canadian Travel Press & Baxter Media Cruise Industry Symposium - Moderator: Charles Sylvia,...
A Celebration Of Life For John McKenna
The family of John Mckenna advises that the celebration of life for John D McKenna will take place on Sat., June 25 at the Fergus Legion, Branch 275 from 2 to 5pm. The address is 500 Blair St. Fergus Ontario, phone number is 519 843...