Destinations
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...
Tourism Australia Says Welcome Back To Canadians
Not surprisingly, Tourism Australia is looking forward to welcoming Canadian visitors following the announcement that the country’s borders are reopening for quarantine-free travel for fully vaccinated travellers beginning Feb. 21, 2022. This week’s announcement is part of Australia’s planned re-opening of international travel and builds on quarantine-free travel arrangements with Singapore, which came into effect on Nov. 21, 2021 and for visitors from Japan and South Korea along with Working Holiday Makers from Dec. 15, 2021. Tourism Australia’s managing director, Phillipa...
Big Savings From Rocky Mountaineer
Rocky Mountaineer is offering savings of $1,000 per couple for the upcoming 2022 season when they book making a departure between now until Feb. 28, 2022. The new Rockies to the Red Rocks route in the Southwest US will be running for its first full season from April 2022 and with this offer, travellers can see the Rockies this spring and fall while taking advantage of the biggest savings of the year. What’s more, travellers can have peace of mind taking advantage of the deal risk-free; a full travel credit for future use will be granted to travellers who cancel up to 60 days prior...
Immerse The Family In An Indigenous Experience
Families in Alberta are being encouraged to immerse themselves in an Indigenous experience on the Family Day (Feb. 21) long weekend. It is an opportunity to authentically educate the kids on Indigenous culture and the true history of Canada outside of a formal classroom setting by engaging with Indigenous tourism operators across the province. Experiences are available in both cities and rural regions with one of Indigenous Tourism Alberta’s (ITA)150 members. Land-based learning activities provide the opportunity to both physically and spiritually connect to the land through...
Santa Monica Picks Pulse Travel Marketing In Canada
Santa Monica Travel & Tourism (SMTT) has picked Pulse Travel Marketing as its new in-market representative in Canada. Pulse Travel Marketing will work with the Santa Monica Travel & Tourism team, to increase brand awareness and ensure that the destination, is prominently positioned with the travel trade, and key distribution media channels across Canada. This will include the development and implementation of strategic trade, marketing, and communications programs to increase the profile of Santa Monica, maximize media opportunities and keep this beachside city top of mind...