Destinations
Let The Comeback Begin
Not hard to understand why Los Angeles is ‘over-the-moon’ happy that the U.S. land borders are now open to international visitors. Consider, for instance, that in 2019, L.A. hosted 773,000 Canadians and injecting $404 million into the local economy, so, job one for Los Angeles Tourism is to inspire Canadians to come for a visit. Adam Burke, president & CEO of Los Angeles Tourism, observed: “We have desperately missed our international guests. As one of the world’s most diverse and inclusive destinations where everyone is welcome, L.A. just isn’t the same without them....
Myrtle Beach Says Fore For Canada
Now that the U.S.-Canadian border has reopened, Myrtle Beach is wooing Canadians back with a trio of special offers from some of the area’s leading golf package providers. The golf packages on offer to Canadians include: GolfTrek is offering an “At Par” special, converting American prices into Canadian dollars as if the two nation’s currencies were exchanging at an equal rate. Given the current strength of the American dollar, the “At Par” offer, which will allow Canadians to construct a custom package, will provide nearly 20 percent savings. Groups must book for at...
The Magic Is Back, Time To Celebrate
Disney is waving its wand and preparing to make magic for Canadians, as the Canada-U.S. border is now open to non-essential travel. And there’s lots of magic to experience. Walt Disney World Resort is celebrating its 50th anniversary, while the Disneyland Resort will welcome guests with new, heroic adventures and out-of-this-world offerings. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_weVwAhe9jI&t=4s Walt Disney World Resort With United States borders opening to travelers from around the world beginning Nov. 8, 2021, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and friends...
Catch Up With Barbados In November
This month, Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI) will be hosting a 'Catchin' Up With Barbados' webinar series -- in collaboration with industry partners -- to provide insight and new developments in the destination to the travel trade here in Canada. Industry partners set to participate in the event include: The Hilton Barbados Resort Sandals Resorts The Crane Elegant Hotels/Marriott International Ocean Hotels Barbados Intimate Hotels of Barbados PEG Farm Santosha Yoga Barbados Harrison's Cave Eco-Adventure Park The series schedule is as follows: ...
New Lift, Cruise Calls For St. Kitts
St. Kitts is looking forward to welcoming Canadian travellers back this winter as Air Canada heads to the island with direct service and the island prepares to welcome an increase in cruise ship arrivals -- including four inaugural calls from top cruise lines. Starting Dec., 19, 2021, Canadians will be able to fly direct from Toronto to St. Kitts with Air Canada. The weekly flight – featuring Sunday departures – will continue to April 24, 2022. Canadians can also travel to St. Kitts via a number of U.S. gateways. For those who book before Dec. 31, 2021, they’ll be able...
Germany Takes Top Spot In NBI Ranking
As tourism executives celebrate a ‘significant increase’ in international travel demand, the German National Tourist Board (GNTB) makes it clear that that increase is the direct result of the country’s global brand image. Site Minder's World Hotel Index registers a share of foreign guests in bookings of German hotels of 30.8% across 400 global hotel booking channels for October 2021. According to this, the incoming share on these reservation channels has reached the pre-crisis level again. As well, Ipsos announced that Germany has once again taken the top spot in the Anholt...
Find An Island Paradise In Saint Lucia
To the sound of Rod Stewart's Rhythm Of My Heart with the lyrics “where the ocean meets the sky, I’ll be sailing” filtering out over the speakers, our boat pulls up to a secluded and pristine stretch of white sand beach surrounded by crystal clear blue water. Arriving at Maria Major, a wildlife habitat that’s part of the Maria Islands Nature Reserve, we’ve got the entire island to ourselves — aside from endemic reptiles like the nonvenomous Kouwés snake also known as the Saint Lucia Racer, which has claimed the title as the world’s rarest snake, and the Saint Lucia...
Nexion Picks Its Canadian Rising Star
Gillian Boucher, owner of Dèrive Travel and a member of Nexion Travel Group-Canada, has been named as the host travel agency’s 2021 Canadian Rising Star. Presented at Nexion Travel Group’s international conference CoNexion, this award honours a newer travel advisor who has shown great promise in the early years of opening his or her travel agency in Canada. The Rising Star has taken advantage of Nexion’s programs and tools, delivered excellent sales numbers, and demonstrated the overall ability to become a long-term success with Nexion Travel Group. Boucher, who resides in...