Destinations
UNWTO In Search Of The Best Tourism Villages
For the second year, the UNWTO is searching for The Best Tourism Villages – an initiative that will establish the UNWTO as the leading network focused on tourism for rural development. Launched in 2021, Best Tourism Villages by UNWTO promotes and enhances the role of tourism in safeguarding rural villages, along with their landscapes, natural and cultural diversity, knowledge systems, and local values and activities, including gastronomy. At the same time, the initiative also promotes transformative approaches to the development of tourism in rural destinations that contribute to...
Toronto’s Chelsea Hotel Earns EarthCheck Gold
The Chelsea Hotel, Toronto has achieved EarthCheck Gold Certification, which recognizes seven consecutive years of commitment to environmental and social responsibility. This places the hotel as a leader in the unique worldwide group of sustainable tourism operators that are certified to the internationally recognized EarthCheck Company Standard. Stewart Moore, CEO and founder of EarthCheck, said that Chelsea Hotel, Toronto has a long-standing commitment to sustainability, which is reflected in their continued dedication to the EarthCheck Certified program. The hotel recognizes that...
CDC Lowers Jamaica To Level 1 Advisory
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the United States has downgraded Jamaica to a Level 1 designation in its latest COVID-19 travel advisory to citizens released this week. Countries classified as Level 1 have low cases of the virus. Joining just a handful of countries globally at Level 1, Jamaica’s case levels have steadily decreased in recent months. According to Hon. Edmund Bartlett, Minister of Tourism for Jamaica, with the destination at its lowest level for COVID-19 risk since the pandemic began, a strong tourism rebound can continue to occur. Minister...
Utah: Forever Mighty
Zach Fyne has some ‘Mighty’ good reasons for people to visit his jurisdiction. Fyne, global markets specialist with the Utah Office of Tourism, told a Wednesday Toronto gathering that the bureau has adopted the promotional slogan Forever Mighty, reflecting what he says is a grandeur his state offers and efforts to safeguard its natural and cultural sides. "Responsible travel is the big buzzword going around the industry these days," he said, adding Utah "has been a leader" in that field. Tourism officials began labelling five southern Utah national parks -- Zion,...
Germany Gears Up For Growth
With no testing requirements needed for entry to the destination, Anja Brokjans, director of the German National Tourist Office, said vaccinated travellers can start enjoying the beauty and diversity of Germany as soon as they land. “I think the moment is right to talk about booking travel,” Brokjans said during an event in Toronto on April 7 for the launch of a new marketing campaign called German.Local.Culture. “We’re quite bullish for this year knowing that the Oberammergau Passion Play will take place this year and also there’s a huge pent up demand for...
Canada Jetlines Ready For Take Off
Canada Jetlines Operations Ltd. is ramping up to launch its operations out of Toronto Pearson International Airport with a targetted start date in the summer of 2022. Toronto Pearson is Canada’s largest airport, and pre-COVID served 50.5 million arriving and departing passengers annually. The carrier will operate out of the airport with a fleet of Airbus family aircraft, starting with the A320. Canada Jetlines will operate to international destinations throughout the U.S., Mexico, Caribbean, and domestic cities in Canada. Charter 0perations are targetted to commence in the summer...
Grenada Removes All COVID-19 Restrictions
Grenada has removed all COVID-19 restrictions for entry into Grenada, for all travellers, regardless of vaccination status. The change took effect on April 4, 2022, and means that both vaccinated or unvaccinated travelers arriving into Grenada do not need to: Take any COVID-19 tests – prior to arrival or upon arrival Fill out a Health Declaration Form - prior to arrival or upon arrival Quarantine on arrival Go to https://www.puregrenada.com/travel-advisory/ for...
Holland America Is Back In Canada
Holland America Line will be the first cruise line to return to Canadian cruising following a more than two year industrywide pause due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. Koningsdam will call at Victoria, British Columbia, Saturday, April 9, restarting the cruise industry in Canada. The following day the ship will end its current seven-day cruise at Port of Vancouver, its homeport for the summer Alaska season. Gus Antorcha, president of Holland America Line, said: “We are thrilled to be the first cruise line back into Canada after such a long absence, and we look forward to...