Destinations
Visit Orlando unveils outdoor adventures module in Orlando Travel Academy
Visit Orlando has launched a new Outdoor Adventures Specialization module within its Orlando Travel Academy – www.orlandotravelacademy.com . The online training resource platform provides travel advisors with an additional tool to boost their knowledge of Orlando. The Outdoor Adventures Specialization is designed to provide travel advisors with detailed information about the vast outdoor experiences Orlando has to offer, highlighting specific attractions throughout Orlando with engaging content, empowering them to create specialized, nature-filled itineraries for their...
GNTO closing Canadian office on Dec. 31, 2024
The German National Tourist Office (GNTO) will be closing its Canadian office at the end of 2024. In an email to Canadian partners late today (Nov. 1, 2024), Anja Brokjans Director of the GNTO’s Canadian office wrote: “Today, I must share the news that the German National Tourist Office (GNTO) in Canada will be closing on December 31, 2024, due to significant budget cuts affecting the German National Tourist Board’s (GNTB) operations in 2025. This difficult decision involves the closure of six offices worldwide, including ours here in Canada.” Brokjans continued: “I...
Louisiana music, dining are key tourism pillars in state
Louisiana’s 2024 Year of Music is winding down, but at a recent event in Vancouver, Louisiana tourism officials made sure that the Cajun sounds of the bayou stay with listeners long past year’s end. They did so by bringing a live music show to a dining venue in Vancouver’s trendy Yaletown district, for the entertainment of an invited group of tour operators and media. Taking the stage at the Blue Water Café was singer/composer/instrumentalist Amanda Shaw, who brought her strong voice and virtuoso fiddle chops to the lunchtime event, in tandem with her guitar partner. Her two...
Acapulco hosting Toronto training session on Oct. 29
Acapulco will hold a breakfast presentation in Toronto on Oct. 29. Hoteliers and tourism officials from Mexico's oldest tourism resort destination will be on hand, including Guillermina Camarena, promotion director for Acapulco's tourism board. The event will be held at The Vue Event Venue, 195 Galaxy Blvd., Etobicoke, ON M9W 6R7. The presentation runs from 9 a.m. to noon. To RSVP...
Vacaay partners with Travel South USA on new Canadian campaign
Vacaay has unveiled details of its latest Canadian campaign partnership with Travel South USA. The new collaboration aims to increase the visibility of the Southern United States for Canadian travellers, promoting the region's rich culture, diverse attractions, and unique travel experiences. Vacaay’s platform offers user-friendly features designed to simplify travel planning for Canadians, including: Smart List Creation: Users can create custom, shareable itineraries based on their personal preferences, ideal for Canadians looking to explore the unique culture and attractions...
Cuba, Sunwing offer update as power restored
The Cuba Tourist Board reports that electricity has been restored to 100 % of the hotels in Cuba and at all the tourist areas, it’s business as usual. Lessner Gomez, Director of the Cuba Tourist Board in Toronto, said: “We have reports, directly from the destination, that the hotels are fully operational across the country, all facilities and services are back to normal, our clients are enjoying their regular tourist activities and it’s business as usual.” Sunwing Vacations said that further to reports from Cuban officials, together with updates from our in-destination and...
Culture is the draw, but cost is a barrier according to ETC Report
It seems that international travellers are showing increased caution about planning trips to Europe between September and December this year. That’s the word according to the most recent Long-Haul Travel Barometer (LHTB) by the European Travel Commission (ETC) and Eurail BV, which explores the sentiment and preferences of travellers regarding long-haul travel to Europe. The report revealed that 58% of respondents plan to travel long-haul in the last four months of the year, with 40% anticipating a visit to Europe. This represents a 4% decline compared to the same period...
Hawaii reps provide Maui updates and more in Vancouver
Hawaii regional tourism chiefs and hotel/attraction reps were in Vancouver this week to provide the travel trade media with the latest updates and even a few hula lessons. While there was no formal presentations, there were plenty of opportunities to hobnob with the Hawaii reps who formed the quick cross-Canada mission, which kicked off in Vancouver. The mid-day rendezvous with the media at Riley’s Steak Lounge was followed by a dinner presentation event for about 100 travel advisors at a hotel ballroom on Vancouver’s waterfront. The group had made earlier stops in California,...