Destinations
St. Kitts & Nevis Make Changes To Protocols
St. Kitts & Nevis released details of changes that it was making to its protocols for fully vaccinated international travellers, nationals and locals arriving by air as of Nov. 23, 2021. Changes include: International travellers arriving by air who have completed their 24-hour Vacation in Place can now freely enjoy tours and attractions and explore Port Zante while cruise ships are in port. These excursions include: Brimstone Hill Fortress and National Park Carambola Beach Club Caribelle Batik Fairview Great House Palms Court Gardens Port Zante including...
Grenada Ready To Welcome Fully Vaccinated
Grenada has updated its Pure Safe Travel protocols, so that all fully vaccinated travellers entering Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique, with a WHO-approved vaccination and a negative PCR test, taken no more than 72-hours before travel, will no longer be required to quarantine for 48-hours upon arrival in the country. This marks the first major update to the health and safety protocols since July 31 when the destination instituted a policy requiring all non-nationals be fully vaccinated to be granted entry. Along with the 48-hour quarantine removal, Grenada has made several...
Avoiding A Tailspin
A new report from Deloitte Canada takes a deep dive into the Canada’s aviation industry and some of the challenges it is facing right now. Dejan Markovic, Director and National Aviation Leader for Deloitte Canada, points out at one point in his conversation with Canadian Travel Press that: “There is no money for mistakes amidst the turbulence of what we’ve seen. Airlines, airports, ANSP’s are working off of borrowed cash and we need everyone to collaborate more closely so that the steps they take towards recovery and how those steps influence the ecosystem is accretive to positive...
CTM Goes In-Person In 2022
The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) has announced that the 40th edition of Marketplace will return to an in-person format in Spring 2022. Next year will mark 40 years of the Marketplace as well as the CHTA’s 60th anniversary. During the CHTA’s recent Annual General Meeting, CTM chairman Karen Whitt stated that a Spring date (late April or early May 2022) date is being considered for the event, which will be hosted by an as-yet-unnamed destination in the Caribbean. CTM’s success in 2021 enabled CHTA to “expand and reach well beyond our traditional North...
Cayman Islands Set To Welcome Back Canadians
The Cayman Islands are gearing up to welcome Canadians back this winter as both Air Canada and WestJet have announced that they’ll be re-introducing their service to the Caribbean destination. Air Canada Rouge begins non-stop service as of Dec. 4, 2021, while WestJet will return on Dec. 16. Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac and Little Cayman began welcoming fully vaccinated international leisure guests without quarantine as of Nov. 20, 2021. In March 2020, the Cayman Islands government quickly closed its borders to international air and sea arrivals, resulting in the effective...
Uplift Posts Strong Growth In Canada
Uplift continues to grow in Canada, doubling the number of partners with some of the top brands in travel and launches many new products and services. Throughout the pandemic, Uplift has been active and growing in the Canadian market providing merchants and clients a greater selection of customized flexible payment terms, promotional offers, and launched new product enhancements for consumers and travel partners. Uplift’s new enhancements and developments for the Canadian market include: More flexible payment offers - customers can now opt for installment terms that best suit...
Air Transat Launches Virtual Interlining Service
Air Transat has launched connectair by Air Transat service. Using this virtual interlining platform, travellers can now combine Air Transat flights with flights from partner airlines such as British airline easyJet and Colombian airline Avianca to travel to even more destinations in Europe, North Africa, the Middle East, and Central and South America. Additional partners will gradually join the platform to enrich the range of destinations. Annick Guérard, president and Chief Executive Officer of Transat, said: “With connectair by Air Transat, we are becoming the first...
Jordan Puts Meaningful Travel On The Map
More and more these days, discerning travellers are searching for more meaningful and impactful experiences and certainly Jordan provides them with an opportunity to take a deep dive into the country’s fascinating and diverse culture, connect with locals, and experience an authentic side of this desert kingdom that will make for profound and lasting memories. And, perhaps, more importantly, travellers will be making decisions that leave lasting positive impacts on the communities they visit. To help travellers navigate the options, the Jordan Tourism Board North America has...