Destinations
WAVE Season Offers From Scenic
Scenic Canada has set sail with a number of special WAVE season offers for new bookings made by March 31, 2022. On the rivers of Europe, Scenic is offering early payment savings of 5% on selected 2022 sailings if the booking is paid in full six months prior to departure or at time of booking, whichever is closer; free or reduced Economy Airfare; and free door-to-door chauffeur transfers OR free one-night hotel accommodation before or after the cruise. Booking a 2022 Mekong River sailing duplicates the chauffeur or hotel offer and increases the early payment discount to 10% and...
ACV Temporarily Suspending Service To 14 Sun Destinations
In a message to its partners, Air Canada Vacations’ vice-president, Nino Montagnese is advising that the company will be temporarily suspending service to a number of its sun destinations. Montagnese writes: “At first glance, 2022 can be mistaken for its predecessor. Omicron ushered in a wave of renewed uncertainty that coincided with the holidays and impacted our industry yet again. But unlike the heavy restrictions that kicked off 2021, this setback is a molehill, not a mountain. And this year is nothing like the last. We’re stronger, wiser and well-prepared to manage the...
Testing Protocol Update From The Bahamas
The Bahamas has suspended the mandatory RT-PCR testing requirement for vaccinated travellers, which was expected to take effect on Jan. 7, 2022. Vaccinated persons, as well as children ages 2 to 11, may continue to present either a negative Rapid Antigen Test or negative RT-PCR Test. As of Jan. 4, 2022, all persons remaining in The Bahamas for longer than 48 hours will be required to undergo a Rapid Antigen Test, regardless of vaccination status. Details of the protocol changes are as follows: All those travelling to The Bahamas from other countries, whether fully vaccinated...
Air North Has A Bonus For Agents
Air North is celebrating the new year by extending its bonus commission offer for travel agencies and its seat sale. The offer is: Applicable to bookings made till Feb.15, 2022 For its existing contracted agencies, claim 10% on Go Yukon and Optimum fares when booking with Air North For GDS bookings and for our non-contracted agencies, claim 6% on Go Yukon and Optimum fares Applicable to new bookings only Not applicable to B and H fares As well, Air North, Yukon’s Airline, is also offering its first Orange Tail Sale of 2022 Now in effect 20% off all...
McKenna Named President, CEO Of Rocky Mountaineer
David McKenna is the new president and CEO of Rocky Mountaineer, taking over his new responsibilities on Jan. 4, 2022. Commenting on his new role, McKenna said: “I am thrilled to join the Rocky Mountaineer team at this exciting time in the company’s 32-year history. Despite the challenges of the past 21 months, there is a sense of optimism at Rocky Mountaineer that can be felt across the team.” Rocky Mountaineer’s new boss continued: “From the iconic routes through the Canadian Rockies, to the newest route in the American Southwest, to compelling opportunities yet to be...
Time To Align
The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) is asking regional governments to reduce the isolation periods for travellers so they are aligned with those of the United Kingdom and the United States in order to avoid reversing the progress made by the region's tourism sector since the COVID-19 pandemic slammed the Caribbean’s most important economic driver. In a letter to Prime Minister Gaston Browne of Antigua and Barbuda, and outgoing Chairman of CARICOM (Caribbean Community), CHTA president Nicola Madden-Greig pointed out that both the U.K. and the U.S. are reducing the...
Discover A Hidden Gem In The Mexican Caribbean
The Grand Costa Maya is a region located in the south of the Mexican Caribbean, composed of the destinations of Chetumal, Bacalar, and Mahahual. Considered the hidden gem of Quintana Roo due to its peaceful atmosphere and the warmth of its citizens, Grand Costa Maya has a vast natural environment, including lush jungle, lagoon systems, serene beaches, and rich Mayan culture reflected in its many archaeological sites, museums and gastronomy. Chetumal is a relaxing city, and one of its most notable activities is walking along its Boulevard Bahia surrounding the Bay of Chetumal, the...
St. Kitts Tourism Authority Names Thompson New CEO
The St. Kitts Tourism Authority (SKTA) has named Ellison “Tommy” Thompson as its new CEO. In this role, Thompson will lead international marketing efforts for the destination, with a focus on trade and airline relationships; earned, paid and owned media; partnerships; and stakeholder communication. He will focus on leisure and cruise, two perennially high performing areas for tourism to St. Kitts; and will also prioritize the romance and MICE markets, with the goal of increasing tourism’s economic benefits across the island. Thompson begins work on Jan. 10,...