Destinations
Restaurants Canada Launches Dine In Campaign
This April, Restaurants Canada is asking businesses and consumers to participate in a #DineInDoOver. Serving as an industry revival effort, the campaign encourages consumers and businesses across Canada to come together at their favourite local restaurant, and ‘redo’ the moments, milestones and special events they’ve missed over the last two years. #DineInDoOver is a nationwide movement that not only addresses the need to redo, or even do for the first time, the moments missed due to pandemic, but also supports the foodservice industry on its road to revival. By dining in to...
Goway Gears Up For New Zealand Reopening
Goway is gearing up for the reopening of New Zealand on May 2, with all kinds of help for travellers looking to explore the destination. Starting May 2, fully-vaccinated travellers from countries that do not require a visa can enter New Zealand and avoid quarantine upon arrival. Prior to arrival, travellers must complete a traveller declaration and need to get a My Vaccine Pass for full access to a range of sites within New Zealand, including restaurants. Travellers are required to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test prior to departure and must also take rapid antigen tests on...
Strong Start For Tourism In 2022
The UNWTO reports that international tourism continued its recovery in January 2022, with a much better performance compared to the weak start to 2021. However, the Russian invasion of Ukraine adds pressure to existing economic uncertainties, coupled with many COVID-related travel restrictions still in place. And the organization continued that overall confidence could be affected and hamper the recovery of tourism. Based on the latest available data, global international tourist arrivals more than doubled (+130%) in January 2022 compared to 2021 -- the 18 million more visitors...
Event Showcases All Hong Kong Has To Offer
The Canadian director of the Hong Kong Tourism Board says those visiting the destination will find both local and Western influences in the cuisine and the same holds true for the destination itself. Michael Lim told a Thursday Toronto gathering that a destination that is unmistakably Asian but was also shaped by the British to some degree reveals that in many ways, including restaurant dishes that are a "fusion" of different cuisines. "What Hong Kong people like is food from around the world," Lim said. Lim used Toronto's Good Luck Hong Kong Cafe to underscore his message, with...
Propel Takes Aim At Labour Shortage
Travel agencies are among those welcome to take advantage of a federally funded student work placement program, a March 23 Baxter webcast was told. Joe Baker of Tourism HR Canada, which coordinates the Propel program, said travel agencies are “100% yes” able to apply for wage subsidies to hire post-secondary students on work-integrated learning placements. The $7,500 subsidy is only valid until the end of this month (it then becomes $5,000 or $7,000 depending on the student -- this is a federal change to all such programs). "The concept of work-integrated learning has been...
Feel Treasured In The Islands of Tahiti
The Islands of Tahiti have launched a new brand campaign that asks: “When did you last Feel Treasured?” inviting travellers to experience Mana and enjoy dazzling white sands, pristine lagoons, and the warmth of the Tahitian people. The Feel Treasured campaign aims to capture the desire of pandemic-weary travellers: the message is that whether you come for adventure, romance, or relaxation, you will discover that the spirit of Mana that flows through the land, sea, culture, and people will make you Feel Treasured. The Islands of Tahiti have relaxed entry requirements, welcoming...
Korea Adds Canada To Visa-Free Entry List
Canada has once again been added to Korea’s visa-free entry list beginning April 1, 2022. Canadian passport holders entering for leisure purposes will be granted entry to Korea for up to 180 days, the same as it was prior to the pandemic. Traveller’s entering Korea will be required to complete a variety of new steps to gain entry such as 1) K-ETA 2) Quarantine or Quarantine Exemption and 3) PCR testing within 48 hours prior to departure. “With this most recent announcement, The KTO Canada Office will be restarting FAM trips, co-promotions, webinars and much more in support...
Canada Jetlines Ready For Take Off
It was a big day for Canada Jetlines Operations Ltd. as it unveiled its first A320 aircraft to a group of potential investors, friends, family and travel industry partners – who included representatives from tourist boards, airports, travel agencies, hotels, and payment solution providers. The private event took place at the Chartright Air Group Fixed Based Operation (FBO) facility at the Region of Waterloo International Airport (CYFK). Guests at the event had the chance to have a look at the Recaro 3530 seat – a first for any Canadian air carrier -- and an important feature of...