Destinations
Tourism Ireland, RIT kick off St. Patrick’s Day celebrations
Then a Liberal candidate in the running to take over from Justin Trudeau and now the prime minister-designate of Canada, Mark Carney made a brief appearance at the Ireland Funds St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon on Friday afternoon at the Fairmont Royal York. “This is a time when we look to our real friends,” Carney said to a round of applause from the crowd, adding that Ireland is a great ally and friend to Canada. Held ahead of St. Patrick’s Day, the annual event serves as a fundraiser in support of the University of Toronto’s University of St. Michael’s College. Tourism...
Great Britain takes on the starring role in new campaign
If you only see one movie in 2025, make sure it’s Starring Great Britain. Top notch production values. Tightly edited. Action. Drama. Romance. Humour. A blockbuster film for the ages … and, not surprisingly, another finely put together campaign by VisitBritain that’s being rolled out around the world now to capitalize on the increasing popularity of screen tourism. In Toronto yesterday (March 5) a select group of travel trade types joined British High Commissioner to Canada, Robert Tinline and British Consul General Toronto, Fouzia Younis MBE at the residence of the British...
Brisbane Bucks travel agent incentive extended
Visit Brisbane has extended its incentive for Canadian travel agents to earn a $50 Visa gift card when they book a client on a Vancouver to Brisbane ticket on Air Canada. In addition, every booking will earn agents a chance to win a spot on an exclusive Brisbane FAM trip. To claim the $50 Visa gift card and enter the draw for the FAM trip, travel agents should submit their name and Air Canada ticket number by clicking here. The FAM trip includes roundtrip Air Canada economy tickets from Vancouver to Brisbane, four nights accommodation and touring in the Brisbane region. This...
Arizona and Tucson bring a message of friendship to their Canadian trade partners
The Arizona Office of Tourism (AOT) and Visit Tucson hosted a relaxed, conversational evening at El Catrin Destileria in Toronto’s Distillery District this week. When she was asked what the AOT’s and Visit Tucson’s late February visit was all about, the AOT’s Marjorie Magnusson responded by making a heart with her hands before telling Travel Press Today (TPT) that it was to deliver a simple message: “We cherish the friendships we have in Canada.” It was a heartfelt demonstration of friendship that comes as relations between Canada and the U.S. are strained as the new U.S....
Turks & Caicos is back in Canada and ready to tell its story
Experience Turks & Caicos is ramping up its activities in Canada as it looks to take advantage of the growth it has seen from this market in 2024. In Toronto, to participate in the Outdoor Adventure Show this week, Experience Turks & Caicos’ Chief Marketing Officer, Trina Adams and her team also hosted about 50 travel trade types to lunch at Miss Likklemore’s to update them on some of the things that are happening in the destination that will appeal to Canadian visitors. Off the top, 2024 was a good year for Turks & Caicos out of Canada -- which is the...
Saint Lucia celebrates 46th independence with cocktail reception in Toronto
The newly appointed CEO of the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority hopes more Canadians will set their sights on the Caribbean nation as an alternative to crossing the border this year. “We’ve got Mr. T down south who has made the cost of living in Canada a little more difficult. Some people have decided they’re not going to visit the U.S. this year and they may be looking for options and we are presenting Saint Lucia as a destination to consider,” Louis Lewis told PressToday. “It is warmer, I can assure you, we can maintain the temperature for you.” In town to celebrate Saint...
HEY CANADA: LET’S ALL WAVE THE FLAG TODAY
It’s time for Canadians to show the world who we are and what we stand for. And there is no better day than today – Sat., Feb.15, 2025 -- to celebrate our nation on National Flag of Canada Day 2025. Today, 60 years ago (Feb. 15, 1965), Canada’s flag – the iconic red and white maple leaf -- was raised for the first time on Parliament Hill. Over the years, our flag has become a symbol of national pride, reflecting the common values that Canadians share. When former Prime Minister, Jean Chrétien declared National Flag of Canada Day on Feb. 15, 1996, he wrote that:...
Destination Canada taps into tourism’s far-reaching impacts
Describing it as “a first-of-its-kind” measurement tool that looks beyond traditional metrics like visitor spending and arrivals to assess the comprehensive benefits tourism brings to Canadians, Destination Canada has launched the Wealth & Wellbeing Index. The Index highlights tourism’s role in empowering communities, preserving culture, protecting Canada’s natural assets, and driving economic growth -- demonstrating tourism’s potential to empower local economies while enhancing Canada’s global competitiveness. Long-term growth in tourism depends on balancing...