Destinations
Don’t Miss Tomorrow’s (Jan. 12) Israel Webinar
Israel opened to international travellers on Jan. 9, 2022 and tomorrow – Wed., Jan. 12 at 1 pm EST – advisors can join the Israel Government Tourist Office’s Director of Marketing and Partnerships in Canada, Fiona Kosmin for an up-to-date review of Israel today, including an introduction to the protocols for entry for visitors. To participate, email Fiona Kosmin at [email protected] to confirm your attendance and to receive the webinar...
Thailand Reopening Three More Sandbox Destinations
Thailand’s Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has approved the reopening of three more Sandbox destinations -- Krabi, Phang-Nga, and Surat Thani (Ko Samui, Ko Pha-ngan, and Ko Tao) in addition to the previously approved Phuket Sandbox -- for international arrivals under the Sandbox program from today (Jan. 11, 2022). CCSA has also approved international travellers from any country around the world -- regardless of their vaccination status -- can enter Thailand under the Alternative Quarantine entry scheme from today (Jan. 11, 2022). The temporary suspension of new...
ITAC Set To Build Back Better
The Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC) has released its 2022-2025 Strategic Plan: Building Back Better, which focuses on revitalizing the Indigenous tourism industry from the ongoing devastating impacts of COVID-19. The Indigenous tourism industry is one of the strongest platforms for Canadians to rally support around Indigenous communities. As the country continues to mourn the children lost to residential schools and struggles to find a way to support reconciliation, Indigenous tourism plays a vital role in educating and sharing Indigenous culture. Experiencing...
CDC Advises Americans To Avoid Travel To Canada
The U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is advising Americans to avoid travel to Canada. That advice comes after the U.S. CDC raised Canada to a Level 4: Very High in its Travel Health Notices. It tells Americans that if they must travel to Canada, they should make sure they are fully vaccinated beforehand, but pointed out that because of the current situation in Canada, even fully vaccinated travellers may be at risk for getting and spreading COVID-19...
TTAND Picks A Winner
The Travel Agent Next Door has announced the winner of its annual customer contest. Held in 2021, the contest builds client engagement on social media and grows the client base of TTAND agents The 2021 contest, which happens annually, was promoted widely online by TTAND agents and resulted in 42,000 online entries. Flemming Friisdahl, founder of TTAND, said: “This annual customer contest works well to build each agent’s client base and even during the pandemic, we continue to attract a lot of entries. It also helps our agents increase their social media presence.” The...
No More ‘Hotel Hospitals’ In Cuba
Cuba’s Ministry of Tourism has announced that it has eliminated ‘hotel hospitals’ and now passengers who test positive for COVID-19 -- who in the past needed to follow the country’s protocols and quarantine at these government designated facilities -- can now isolate in the same hotel they booked but in a different section or block. The rooms selected are separated from the rest of the hotel and being overseen by medical personnel. The new policy came into effect on Jan. 8, 2022. Lessner Gomez, Director of the Cuba Tourist Board in Canada, said: “It’s great that we...
Don’t Miss The JTB’s Irie Hour Tomorrow
The Jamaica Tourist Board is inviting Canadian travel advisors to join it for a special edition of its bi-monthly Jamaica Irie Hour show, taking place tomorrow – Tues., Jan. 11 – at 2:30 pm EST. Special guest at the event will be Nina Spencer, motivational speaker coach, who will inspire and motivate travel agents in these tough times. Topic for the one-hour coaching session will be “2022 Bring it ON! Forward Thinking: Profoundly Practical Strategies for Protecting Your Professional Passion and Building Great Client Relationships Despite Pandemic Times.” To register for...
Back In Full Swing: The Baxter Student Ambassador Program Returns For 2022
Now more than ever, the Baxter Student Ambassador Program (BSAP) plays a vital role in the long-term survival of the travel industry. Now in its 8th year, the program continues to work with colleges and universities from all across Canada to identify the most promising student talent in participating travel, tourism, and hospitality programs. Every year, amazing opportunities for learning and networking await the winning Ambassadors. Through hands-on experience, professional development, networking, membership opportunities, and virtual event invitations, these high achievers will be...