Destinations
Fiji Making It Easier To Visit
It’s now simpler and cheaper to travel to quarantine-free Fiji following a significant announcement by the Fijian government recently that involves easing COVID-19 restrictions. Effective Feb. 9, visitors from Travel Partner Countries over 12 years of age now have the option to use a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) taken within 24 hours of the flight's scheduled departure as opposed to the more expensive PCR test to enter Fiji. The announcement has been made possible due to Fiji’s high rate of vaccination - 93%+ of Fiji’s population over the age of 15 have been fully vaccinated --...
New COVID-19 Protocols In Bermuda
Bermuda is updating its COVID-19 protocols, offering new travel guidelines that will streamline the process for vaccinated travellers visiting the island, by land or sea. Effective March 7, 2022, the revised guidelines will continue to ensure the safety of all residents and visitors, while making it even more convenient for visitors. Charles H. Jeffers II, Bermuda Tourism Authority (BTA) CEO, said: “We welcome visitors from around the world with travel guidelines that ensure their safety as well as their convenience, and our updated protocols will make visiting Bermuda even...
ACITA Petition Wants In-Destination Testing Dropped
The Association of Canadian Independent Travel Advisors (ACITA) has launched a new e-Petition that’s now open for signatures. ACITA recently conducted a survey of its members which found that over 65% of travel advisors believe that PCR testing in-destination is the single greatest deterrent for consumers to book new travel as clients are most worried about testing positive in destination and having to quarantine in a foreign country. The industry association points out that there is an expanding list of countries which have eliminated the requirement of a negative pre-departure...
CWT Exiting Associate Program In Canada
CWT has been reviewing and assessing its options for its leisure operating model in Canada, and Press Today reached out to find out what the company’s plan was for those operations. In response, CWT told PT that: “At this time we can confirm we have advised our CWT Associates of our plan to exit this program effective Aug. 1, 2022.” A spokesperson for the company said that: “We are working closely with our JV [joint venture] partner, CWT Harvey’s Travel, who will continue to have a strong leisure presence in Canada.” The spokesperson continued: “In addition, we will...
Building The Team
Indigenous Tourism BC (ITBC) is launching a campaign to encourage corporations, organizations and special interest groups to book retreats, meetings, workshops, and educational experiences with Indigenous tourism businesses in British Columbia. For organizations looking to implement Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action or educators seeking to apply First Nations learning principles, Indigenous tourism operators provide space and leadership for learning, reflection and dialogue. The longstanding and unacknowledged reality and grief of Residential School Survivors, their...
Sustainably Certified Destination
The Kootenay Rockies region has become the first destination to be certified by GreenStep Sustainable Tourism – the Canadian-based provider of tourism industry certifications for both tourism businesses and destinations. The certification process included an assessment with a GreenStep Assessor who reviewed and discussed with Kootenay Rockies Tourism (KRT) their responses to the 117 questions and several hundred indicators that make up the standard. Upon completion of a formal evidence review, KRT achieved Sustainable Tourism Silver Certified Destination. GreenStep’s...
Outer Shores Lodge Opening In Spring 2022
Opening in spring 2022, Outer Shores Lodge will welcome guests year-round with wildlife and cultural experiences on British Columbia’s West Coast. Bordering Pacific Rim National Park Reserve and directly fronting Canada’s exposed west coast, but only a minute’s walk to a protected harbour to safely launch daily excursions, the Outer Shores Lodge sits in an awe-inspiring location that has seen near continual habitation for more than 5,000 years. Guests will enjoy daily expert guided excursions of the ecology, culture, and rugged local scenery, exploring on hikes, by kayak, or...
Pursuit Re-Imagines Miette Mountain Cabins
Pursuit has introduced an updated look to its popular Jasper wilderness lodging, unveiling the Miette Mountain Cabins. The collection of classic cabins and cozy lodge rooms received a name refresh in addition to upgraded guest cabins, common areas and lodge rooms. Miette Mountain Cabins, formerly Pocahontas Cabins, features warm wood interiors, classic stone fireplaces and common spaces designed for enjoying the mountains with family and friends. It’s located in the historic Miette Hot Springs area of Jasper National Park, providing an accessible outdoor experience, near...