Destinations
UPDATE: Standardized PoV, More Support Announced
Canada now has a standardized proof of vaccination. Details of it were announced by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau yesterday (Oct 21), who explained that -- in collaboration with provinces and territories -- a standardized Canadian COVID-19 proof of vaccination is now available to residents of Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan, and Yukon, and will be available in the other provinces soon. The Prime Minister also said that Canada is engaging with international partners to obtain recognition and acceptance abroad, so...
Government Lifts Global Travel Advisory
ACTA is clearly pleased that the federal government has lifted its global travel advisory and returned to its pre-COVID-19 country-specific risk assessments, but it's disappointed that the government's Level 4 advisory against cruise travel remains in place. ACTA president, Wendy Paradis said that the industry association is “pleased the government has returned to a risk-based approach to travel advisories for fully-vaccinated travellers.” She pointed out that: “This approach follows the recommendations ACTA and Canadian Travel and Tourism Roundtable partners have been making...
Hit The Road With CanaDream This Winter
To celebrate the reopening of the US border in November, CanaDream has introduced a Long Hire Winter Sun Seeker offer. Kathryn Munro, VP Sales & Marketing, CanaDream, said of the new offer: “We are thrilled to offer guests a new option for exploring this winter,” “With our state-of-the-art Maxi Motorhomes now available for rentals of up to 90 days and confirmation of the US border re-opening to fully vaccinated travellers on November 8th, visiting Florida or California in your very own cabin on wheels has never been easier.” Pick-ups are available from now through...
Jamaica A Winner At World Travel Awards
Jamaica has once again received international recognition at the 2021 World Travel Awards Caribbean & North America program, winning five trophies at the ceremony held in Dubai . Jamaica was awarded first place in the following destination-specific categories: Caribbean's Leading Destination Caribbean's Leading Cruise Destination Caribbean's Leading Adventure Tourism Destination Caribbean's Leading Nature Destination Caribbean's Leading Tourist Board Hon. Edmund Bartlett, Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, commented: “We are extremely delighted and honoured to...
Take Off To Fiji With Goway
Goway Travel is offering four new Fiji getaways in anticipation of the country’s announced Dec. 1 reopening. Each of the four 7-night packages is tailored for a different kind of traveller, showcasing the diversity and versatility of a Fiji vacation in 2022. “We are delighted to see Fiji opening,” says Shirley Rourke, Goway’s vice president -- South Pacific. Rourke continued: “It is such a great destination to get away from it all for anyone. Fabulous for a Romantic Getaway, an adventure or the ultimate Family vacation.” Travellers with kids can enjoy the Fiji...
TPI is Ready to Emerge
Travel Professionals International (TPI) has kicked off its two-day fall virtual conference with over 350 Advisors, 45 supplier partners and a great lineup of speakers. The Emerge conference is taking place virtually on Oct. 20 and Oct 21. Zeina Gedeon, CEO & president, TPI, said: “Our theme for this conference is “Emerge” as TPI family and as an industry we are ready to Emerge stronger and better than ever.” Gedeon continued: “Now is the time for our Advisors to reconnect, rebuild, reignite and revamp their business, work with their customers and our supplier...
TTI Gets Social In-Person
TTI Travel opened its doors on Oct. 14 to a small group of GTA-based travel advisors and support personnel for a casual pizza, wine and beer social. Barb Finn, VP Leisure and New Talent Development for TTI, said that: “It was important for us to reconnect in person with our Advisor community outside of our semi-monthly Town Hall meetings to understand how everyone is coping with the ‘now normal’ manner in which we find ourselves conducting business.” Finn added: “We also took this opportunity to update everyone on the many enhancements and programs we have undertaken and...
Iberostar Redefining Destination Weddings
Iberostar Hotels & Resorts has launched a reimagined destination weddings and honeymoon program for Mexico, Dominican Republic and Jamaica aimed at maximizing eco and customer centricity. Rooted in responsible tourism, the new program has aligned it’s offering with sustainability, customization, and extended celebrations to elevate the couple's experience and their guests. As guests’ priorities shift, Iberostar recognizes the need to adapt to emerging trends and align with programming that reflects those preferences. The outcome is a collection of cutting-edge concepts that...