Destinations
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,...
Ensemble Launches Data Monetization Center
Ensemble Travel Group has launched a Data Monetization Center (DMC) in keeping with its efforts to introduce new technologies to optimize sales and better understand booking patterns, The DMC will enable Ensemble to see industry trend lines early and ensure members can take full advantage of that information. David Harris, CEO of Ensemble Travel Group, explained that: “In today’s fast paced digital world, understanding data and how it can inform decisions about all aspects of your business from sales and marketing to operations and accounting is critical and becoming more...
Bahamas Appoints ADG, DDG
The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation has named Latia Duncombe as Acting Director General, under the leadership of Deputy Prime Minister the Honourable I. Chester Cooper, Minister of Tourism, Investments & Aviation. In August 2021 Latia Duncombe was recruited as Deputy Director General of The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism and Aviation. ADG Duncombe is a seasoned Bahamian business professional, bringing over 25 years of cross-industry experience in sales and marketing, public relations, finance and business analysis. Her positions and responsibilities range...
Last Chance to Register for This Week’s Tokyo Webinar
Baxter Media is sending out a friendly reminder for agents to register for this week's webinar with Tokyo Tourism happening tomorrow, Jan. 26 at 2 p.m. (EST). Presenting on behalf of Tokyo Tourism will be Shin Kawai, Director and Canadian representative for Tokyo Tourism, and agents will get to hear insights from Steve Gillick, president of Talking Travel as well. This webinar will demonstrate why Tokyo is ranked as one of the top cities in the world and why it’s considered by many to be one of the greatest, safest and coolest destinations. Agents who attend the full duration...
Anchors Aweigh By Sea And Rail
American Queen Voyages and Rocky Mountaineer are partnering to offer a pre- and post-cruise luxury rail City Stay Package for the inaugural season of Ocean Victory. The add-on option will be available for six sailings of the Ocean Victory from May to September 2022. Shawn Bierdz, chief operating officer, American Queen Voyages, said that: “The inaugural expedition season of Ocean Victory in Alaska, made even more special with the Rocky Mountaineer program, is a magnificent add-on to our new expedition experience.” Bierdz continued: “This partnership is a wonderful way to...