Destinations
Tokyo: City Of Contrasts
The Canadian director of Tokyo Tourism says Tokyo's ultra-modern side enables tourists to reach for the skies in a major way. And Shin Kawai says shortly after doing so those same visitors can step well back into the city's long past. Kawai said during a Wednesday Baxter Media webcast that Japan's capital is a "city of contrasts -- old and new," with the new represented in part by Tokyo SKYTREE, a 634-meter-high structure that's a broadcasting tower with observation decks that provide visitors with dramatic views of the metropolis. But Kawai added that shortly after visiting that...
Explore Canada, USA With Collette And Save
Collette is offering travel advisors an opportunity to save their clients up to 15% on its tours in North America, featuring programs in both Canada and the United States. The offer is valid on new retail bookings only made 1/26/2022 -- 2/04/2022 for travel 2/1/2022 -- 12/31/2022. And the offer code EXPLORE22 must be used at time of booking for savings. Jaclyn Leibl-Cote, President of Collette, said: “We’re so excited to give your clients the chance to explore close to home while putting advanced commission payments into your pocket, it’s an opportunity you’ll all want...
Eliminate Barriers And Open Canada For Business
In a letter to Canada’s Minister of Tourism & Associate Minister of Finance, Randy Boissonnault, the Chair of the Canadian Association of Tour Operators (CATO), Brett Walker makes it clear that it is time to open Canada for business. Walker writes: “I write to you on behalf of the Canadian Association of Tour Operators. CATO represents tour operators across Canada including many of the biggest brands and employers. Our members offer tour programs and travel packages originating from Canada to international destinations as well as inbound to Canada, intra-Canada and...
Fly The Flag
The departure of Air Canada's flight AC2201 from Vancouver to Beijing yesterday marked the first of three special charter flights transporting Team Canada to the Beijing 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. The airline also named its Team Air Canada athlete ambassadors and outlined its comprehensive program in support of Team Canada's journey to excellence at the 2022 Winter Games. Andy Shibata, Vice President, Brand at Air Canada, said: “At Air Canada, we are proud to literally 'Fly the Flag' as we transport Team Canada to the 2022 Winter Games and honour their journey to...
Last Chance to Register for Tourism Ireland Webinar
Baxter Media is sending out a reminder for all travel professionals to register for an exciting webinar with Tourism Ireland tomorrow, January 27, at 1 p.m. (EST). Join Tourism Ireland for an exclusive update on itinerary and trip ideas with ‘off the beaten track’ experiences for clients, product updates from the island's top destination wedding experts, what's new in 2022, and more. Whether your clients are looking for the ideal wedding venue, a bespoke honeymoon itinerary, or a ‘treat yourself’ luxury experience, the island of Ireland has it all. This free webinar will...
UNWTO Says Blanket Restrictions Don’t Work
Pointing to the varied global responses to the emergence of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, the World Health Organization (WHO) has reiterated that restrictions on travel are not effective in suppressing the international spread. And the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is welcoming that call for restrictions on travel to be lifted or eased. During the 10th meeting of the WHO’s International Health Regulations Emergency Committee (Geneva, 19 January) the WHO again expressed concern that such measures can cause economic and social harm. In fact, the WHO warned that they may...
Canadians Will Pay The Price For Testing
According to Finder.com, about three in ten (29%), or 9 million Canadians say they either have bought, or are planning to buy a COVID-19 rapid antigen test. Finder.com asked Canadians what they would spend on a rapid test and just 3 in 10 Canadians would spend any amount at all. The majority (just over 9 million Canadians) would pay $5 to $25 on a single antigen test -- generally standard pricing. Surprisingly, over a million of them would spend $100 or more on a test -- That’s approximately 500% more than the standard price for a single at-home test (about $15). However, the...
Saint Lucia Welcomes The Return Of Sunwing
The Saint Lucia Tourism Authority welcomed the return of Sunwing Airlines which will be offering a new non-stop service from Toronto (YYZ) to Saint Lucia (UVF) this winter. The return of Sunwing marks a milestone for Saint Lucia as it is the final Canadian airline to resume service. Sunwing’s winter flight schedule from Toronto (YYZ) to Saint Lucia (UVF) will operate once a week every Saturday until May 2022. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVGAc0NAvBs Sunwing’s Captain, Blair Pritchard, was presented with a commemorative plaque to celebrate the airline’s return,...