Destinations
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...
New Experiences From Akwesasne Travel
Akwesasne Travel, the official Destination Marketing and Management Organization (DMMO) for the Mohawk Territory of Akwesasne, has now launched in-person cultural tours to promote the region and its heritage. Akwesasne is an indigenous community which straddles the US/Canada international border along the St. Lawrence River, trisected by New York State and the provinces of Quebec and Ontario. It is the only destination in South Eastern Ontario and one of the few in Northern New York for visitors to educate themselves about the area’s Indigenous heritage and cultural...
A Mega-Makeover For The Sheraton Gateway
The Sheraton Gateway in Toronto International Airport is ready for the holiday season with the uveiling of a massive $30 million makeover. The 484-room hotel is in the final stages of an overhaul that has completely reimagined the entire property, the only hotel directly connected to Canada’s busiest airport. Built in 1991, the Sheraton Gateway is one of the most visited hotels in the country, but after 30 years, and hosting hundreds of thousands of guests, it was time for a major refresh. In November 2019, Knightstone Capital Management, based in Toronto, purchased the...