Destinations
CDC Lowers Jamaica To Level Three
With continued progress being made in the fight against COVID-19, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has lowered Jamaica to a level 3 designation. The level 3 category applies to destinations that have had between 100 and 500 cases per 100,000 residents in the past 28 consecutive days. The Jamaican government, including the Ministry of Tourism and its agencies, has worked tirelessly on COVID-19 protocols and initiatives to ensure the highest level of safety for everyone in Jamaica. Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett said: “With the infection rate...
Flair Grows Winnipeg Service
Flair Airlines is adding twice weekly nonstop service between Winnipeg and Regina as well as Winnipeg and Saskatoon. The new routes are part of Flair’s unprecedented growth as the airline expands its fleet to 16 aircraft and creates new affordable connections across North America. Stephen Jones, President and CEO, Flair Airlines, said that: “Low fare travel has arrived for the Prairies and we are excited to connect more families and travelers in Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Connecting Regina and Saskatoon to Winnipeg with sustainably low fares is an important step in Flair’s...
Tourism Ireland Celebrates Aer Lingus’ Lift
Tourism Ireland is welcoming Aer Lingus’ launch of its extensive new schedule for summer 2022. In the summer of 2022, the carrier’s schedule includes 71 routes in total, including 16 transatlantic routes and it has confirmed that it will be operating 90% of its 2019 capacity by mid-summer 2022. Commenting on the announcement, Niall Gibbons, chief executive of Tourism Ireland, observed: “Today’s announcement by Aer Lingus of its extensive new schedule for summer 2022 is excellent news and a significant milestone on the road to recovery for our sector.” Gibbons continued:...
Last Chance to Attend Flanders Webinar
Baxter Media is sending out a last call for agents to attend a webinar with Visit Flanders today at 1pm EST. Attendees who stay for the duration will have a chance to win Belgian Chocolates from Leonidas. Travel professionals across Canada will find value in this session as Visit Flanders moves beyond the typical experiences and destination cities into new and exciting (and not to mention unique) experiences. Today's webinar will be presented by Marco Frank, Trade & Partnerships Manager with Visit Flanders, who has worked for over 20 years in and around travel, media and...
Air Canada Reports Third Quarter 2021 Results
Air Canada has reported its third quarter 2021 financial results, with highlights including: Operating revenues of $2.103 billion, representing almost three times the operating revenues of $757 million in the third quarter of 2020 Negative EBITDA (1) (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization), excluding special items, of $67 million compared to negative EBITDA (excluding special items) of $554 million in the same quarter of 2020 Operating loss of $364 million, compared to an operating loss of $785 million in the third quarter of 2020 Net cash flow (1)...
More Airports Opened To International Flights
The federal government has taken the next step in increasing travel opportunities, with Minister of Transport, Omar Alghabra announcing the reopening of a further 8 Canadian airports to international travellers. The announcement comes following the governments introduction of strict vaccine travel requirements that will be fully phased in by November 30 and the pan-Canadian proof of vaccination credential that’s now available for travel. Effective on Nov. 30, 2021, international flights carrying passengers will be permitted to land at the following additional Canadian...
San Diego Launches Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Program
The San Diego Tourism Authority (SDTA) has launched its Tourism Accelerator pilot program that is designed to promote diversity, equity and inclusion in the local tourism industry by providing free membership, mentoring, education and networking opportunities to businesses owned by people of color, LGBTQ+, women and veterans. The program – co-sponsored by the Bank of America and San Diego Gas & Electric -- will offer participants a suite services valued at over $10,000. Julie Coker, SDTA’s president and CEO, said for San Diego’s tourism industry to thrive, it needs to...
Jamaica Postpones JAPEX 2021
Tourism officials in Jamaica have announced that the Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) -- which was scheduled to take place Nov. 8 to Nov. 10, 2021, as a hybrid in-person/virtual event – is being rescheduled to early 2022. “JAPEX has traditionally been an in-person event, however, the global pandemic had moved us to change its structure to a hybrid event,” said Director of Tourism, Jamaica, Donovan White. “However, it is our hope that by delaying the event, we may be able to generate robust in-person attendance for JAPEX when it takes place early next year.” Clifton Reader,...