Destinations
Indigenous Tourism: What You Need To Know To Sell It
In the first of a two-part primer on indigenous tourism, Jason Picard-Binet, sales manager for the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC), sits down with Canadian Travel Press and provides an overview of some of the ‘need-to-knows’ for those who are interested in working with this country’s indigenous tourism businesses. The conversation began with the obvious question -- What is Indigenous Tourism? Picard-Binet explains that: “The Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC) launched a national consultation with industry members, Elders and the community to...
Thailand Makes Changes To Rules
The Tourism Authority of Thailand is reporting changes to Thailand’s entry requirements for fully vaccinated travellers. Effective March 1, (for entry into Thailand on March 7) fully vaccinated travellers from any country around the world can apply for a 'Test & Go’ Thailand Pass under newly announced eased requirements. Previous rules included mandatory PCR tests on Day 1 and Day 5, however, the second test has been changed to a self-ATK test. For more specifics on all all entry requirements, go to...
Air Canada Connects The West With Quebec City
Air Canada will be launching seasonal services between Québec City and Western Canada this May. Visitors from Western Canada’s major capitals can take advantage of increased access to Québec City throughout the summer as Air Canada reveals two new seasonal routes that are slated to launch in the spring. Starting May 20, Air Canada will operate up to three direct flights per week between Québec City’s Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR). The airline’s seasonal service between Québec City and Calgary International Airport (YYC)...
Grenada Eases Travel Restrictions
Grenada is further easing its travel restrictions and for fully vaccinated travellers, it is now accepting a rapid antigen test taken within 1 day of arrival in Grenada. Currently, Grenada accepts fully vaccinated visitors only. There is no quarantine on arrival. The entry process is as follows: Fully vaccinated travellers are required to present proof of vaccination upon arrival in Grenada, as well as a negative PCR test or Rapid Antigen test taken within one day of arrival in Grenada. A Health Declaration Form is also required:...
Agents’ Choice 2022
It’s time for Canadian travel agents to vote for their favourite changemakers in the 22nd annual Agents’ Choice Awards Readership Survey. Over the past two years, this industry has faced more than its fair share of challenges, but during that time there have been many companies and individuals that have been making changes, taking chances, and going above and beyond to ensure Canadian travel advisors had the support they needed to stay in business or get back to business. And that’s why this year, it is particularly important that we celebrate these people and their...
Porter Returns To Muskoka This Summer
Porter Airlines is returning to Muskoka, Ontario this summer, with flights operating between June 24 and Sept. 6, 2022. The service between Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport and Muskoka Airport will operate twice weekly on Mondays and Fridays and connecting flights will also be available via Toronto from various Porter destinations. Michael Deluce, president and CEO, Porter Airlines, said: “We look forward to bringing our passengers back to Muskoka after two seasons away due to the pandemic.” And Deluce added: “The picturesque Muskoka region is less than a 30-minute flight...
Air Canada Ramping Up Schedule For Summer 2022
Air Canada has big plans for the Summer of 2022, unveiling details of expansions to both its international and North American schedules. Internationally, the carrier will be relaunching 34 routes across the Atlantic and Pacific. Starting next month, non-stop services will begin resuming from Toronto to Tel Aviv, Paris, Tokyo and Amsterdam, signs that recovery is well underway. Service from Montreal to Casablanca, Nice, Algiers, Rome, Tel Aviv and Tokyo will also be resuming. From Vancouver, Air Canada will be offering service to Frankfurt, Dublin, and Zurich. Air Canada is also...
Optimism Grows As Zagreb Reports Jump In Arrivals
Tourism officials in Zagreb are in an upbeat mood these days as Croatia’s capital is reporting a rise of 257% in tourist overnights in December 2021 compared to December 2020. In total, 161,100 tourists visited the city in December 2021. And there’s optimism that this upward trend could continue throughout 2022. In January 42,456 guest arrivals were recorded, which is 174% more than in the same period last year, and there were 106,093 overnights, which is a 133% increase. Zagreb’s recent high growth rates in arrivals and guest nights reinforces its emergence as notable...