Destinations
VoX International Adds FLYGTA To Client Roster
VoX International has added FLYGTA Airlines to its client roster and it will be assisting the airline with marketing and travel trade outreach. To spearhead that, VoX is also welcoming Erin Oddleifson to its team to manage this account. Susan Webb, President of VoX International, said that: “FLYGTA is growing in leaps and bounds and we are delighted to be a part of that, supporting the company with its growth plans and raising its profile among the travel trade and MICE sectors here in Canada.” Webb continued: “In turn, we are happy to welcome Erin to the VoX family to manage...
ACTA Welcomes Cruise Rule Changes
ACTA is welcoming the federal government’s announcement yesterday (March 7, 2022) of significant measures to re-open cruise travel. The industry association notes that the new measures will see the current travel advisory -- “avoid all cruise travel outside Canada” – being lifted and travellers instead being advised to exercise a high degree of caution. As a result, travellers are no longer advised against cruise travel and insurance becomes more accessible. Wendy Paradis, president of ACTA, said: “ACTA is pleased at the significant progress to re-opening Canada’s...
Seamless Saint Lucia
Saint Lucia is updating its international arrival protocols, creating a “Seamless Saint Lucia” experience for travellers. The following changes for international arrivals, in-transit passengers and returning nationals took effect on March 5, 2022: Fully vaccinated travellers and in-transit passengers aged 5 and over must have a negative rapid Covid-19 antigen test or a Rapid COVID-19 PCR test taken one day prior to entering Saint Lucia. Travellers may also provide a negative RT- PCR COVID-19 test taken up to five days prior to arrival. All unvaccinated travellers must...
The Return Of Destination Weddings
As travel restrictions ease and couples are eager to travel again, 2022 is set to be a pretty massive year for destination weddings. According to a survey of vendors and consumers by the Wedding Report, roughly 2.5 million couples will tie the knot this year. “AMR Collection has experienced a steady recovery within the wedding segment with future brides planning well in advance to secure their ideal date and venue,” Carolina Bellina, Senior Director of Canadian Sales and Consortia Relations, AMR Collection, tells Travel Courier. “Since the pandemic, many couples have shifted to...
Los Cabos Eager To Welcome Canadians Back
Rodrigo Esponda can’t wait to welcome Canadians back to Los Cabos in 2022. The managing director of Los Cabos Tourism was in Toronto during the first week of March to talk to the travel trade here about how business is not only back, but it’s better than ever. Esponda was also in a buoyant mood as the lift out of Canada is back with virtually all of the major carriers serving the destination putting flights into the destination. With 18,000 rooms, Esponda explained that Los Cabos is a ‘different’ destination that offers its visitors a host of activities to enjoy and is...
Propel and Tourism HR Canada to Host Information Session
Baxter Media invites all travel industry professionals to attend a virtual information session with Propel on behalf of Tourism HR Canada on Wednesday, March 23. Propel offers tourism and hospitality employers access to wage subsidies when they hire a post-secondary student for work-integrated learning: an internship, a co-op placement, a work experience placement, and more. The program creates direct links between students looking to explore career pathways and enhance their skills in the travel industry and employers who can provide valuable experience. Join this one-hour virtual...
SRI Executives Make Exploratory Visit To The DR
Top executives from Sandals Resorts International were in the Dominican Republic for what’s described as an “exploratory visit.” Led by Executive Chairman Adam Stewart and CEO Gebhard Rainer, members of the Sandals Resorts International (SRI) Executive Committee toured the Dominican Republic, meeting with government officials including being received by His Excellency Mr. Luis Rodolfo Abinader Corona, President of the Dominican Republic. The exploratory visit was at the personal invitation of Her Excellency Angie Shakira Martínez Tejera, Ambassador of the Dominican Republic...
Wolf Says Good-Bye
Well known industry veteran, Wolf Paunic is leaving Trafalgar and as he does he has a message for his friends and colleagues in the industry. Paunic writes: “I am proud to announce that my 12 year-long stint with Trafalgar ended on March the 3. The time has come to close the book and express my love, gratitude and respect to many immediate and extended families who accompanied me on this amazing journey: First and foremost – my own family: kids wonderingly accepted the fact that Dad must go to a Caribbean Island for a week of work with huge groups of friends and business...