Destinations
Canadian Government Extends Loan Forgiveness Deadline
The Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) program has provided interest-free, partially forgivable loans to nearly 900,000 small businesses and not-for-profit organizations to help them navigate the pandemic and remain resilient. However, the Omicron variant has delayed the recovery for businesses in many parts of the country. Yesterday, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister, Chrystia Freeland and the Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, Mary Ng announced that the repayment deadline for CEBA loans to qualify for...
Air Tahiti Nui Takes Off With Special Packages
Air Tahiti Nui has release details of its Valentine’s Day and “Dreams of Paradise” sales, which feature special value vacation packages with its tour operator partners starting from $1,248 including international airfare on Air Tahiti Nui’s Tahitian Dreamliner and choice of island accommodations in Tahiti, Moorea, Bora Bora, Rangiroa and Taha’a. Participating hotels include Hilton Hotel Tahiti, Manava (Te Moana) Tahiti Resort, Sofitel Hotel Moorea Resort, Manava Moorea Beach Resort & Spa, Intercontinental Bora Bora Le Moana Resort, The St. Regis Bora Bora...
Cloud5 Opens Toronto Contact Centre
Cloud5 Communications has announced the opening of a 15,000 sq. foot contact centre in Toronto to service customer travel itinerary needs for one of the world’s most well-recognized financial services companies. Mark Holzberg, president and CEO at Cloud5 Communications, said: “Experts predict a substantial surge in travel as conditions around the world become safer and more stable in the coming year. Cloud5’s expansion into the Toronto area is a first step in supporting its clients as they react to this significant rise in market demand.” Cloud5’s new Toronto...
Quite The Experience
If you want to give your clients something to look forward to in 2022, how about a choice of one of the 22 Indigenous tourism experiences featured here and offering them the opportunity to discover some great cuisine; explore the landscape; or learn about plants and animals – just to name a few. Both locals and visitors will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in traditional cultural teachings with skilled Indigenous guides. Check out the list: Stay in the new 40-room boutique lodge on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River and discover the rich history of the...
Changing The Perception
“We’ve seen from headlines across the country and heard through first-hand accounts from employers that the tourism and hospitality industry is experiencing a significantly decreased workforce,” write Philip Mondor and Joe Baker in the latest issue of Canadian Travel Press. The two continued: “There are more than 150,000 unfilled accommodations and food services jobs across the country and that number is expected to grow in 2022. The impacts of the pandemic will have long-term repercussions. These are the trends and issues that employers need to tackle in 2022.” And they...
Tokyo Will Dazzle The Senses In Upcoming Webinar
Tokyo Tourism and Baxter Media invite all travel professionals to attend an inspiring webinar on Wednesday, Jan. 26 at 2 p.m. (EST). The Tokyo Brand, where Old meets New, conjures up exciting images of Japan's Samurai legacy alongside creative interactive attractions, stunning contemporary architecture, and mouth-watering gastronomic experiences. And in response to the need to connect with the land, Japan's natural areas and islands are the perfect getaways. 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...
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...