Destinations
Get Off The Beaten Path In Europe
On his first post pandemic trip, Wolf Paunic discovered there’s no place like home. “I decided to go back to my roots, to revisit and emotionally re-live a selection of my most favourite places in the two very trendy and inspiring European countries: Croatia and Montenegro,” the president of Trafalgar, Costsaver and Brendan Vacations Canada tells Travel Courier. “I realized how much the pandemic changed my own travel pattern; in the super hectic pre-pandemic world, I was looking to add new countries and places of renown, as if I was trying to complete a task. Post-pandemic,...
TIAC Celebrates Appointment Of Minister Of Tourism
The Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) was in a jubilant mood yesterday, when Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his new cabinet appointees; including naming Alberta MP, Randy Boissonnault as the country’s Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance. Commenting on Bissonnault’s appointment, TIAC said that it “is extremely grateful to see the re-introduction of a dedicated Ministry for tourism, a clear acknowledgment of the importance of our industry to Canada’s overall economic growth and future prosperity for all Canadians.” The country’s...
ACV Partners With Uplift
Air Canada Vacations and Uplift have announced a partnership that will provide flexible payment options to Canadians, allowing them to pay for their trips over time with Uplift on www.aircanadavacations.com. Uplift provides travellers with the ability to book their trip when they are ready and spread the cost over affordable monthly payments. Consumers can easily compare the costs of paying monthly with those of paying upfront, choosing the option that works best for them. There are no late or early payment penalties and travellers clearly see the monthly payment amount and total...
ACTA Ready To Work With New Cabinet
ACTA says that it’s pleased to see that many of the ministers that it built strong relationships with over the past 18 months remaining in key federal Cabinet roles including: The Ministry of Finance led by Deputy Prime Minister, the Hon. Chrystia Freeland The Ministry of Economic Development is now merged, with the Hon. Mary Ng as Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development The Hon. Mélanie Joly takes over as Minister of Foreign Affairs The Hon. Omar Alghabra remains in his position as Minister of Transport The industry...
Tourism Ireland Is Back And Ready To Go
Tourism Ireland is back. Well, in truth, the tourism organization was never that far away, hosting a range of virtual activities and providing support to its partners here is Canada throughout the pandemic. So, let’s start this again … Tourism Ireland is back and that’s back and in-person, hosting a group of about 20 of its Canadian airline and tour operator partners at a small gathering at the Black Sheep – yes, it is an Irish pub -- in Toronto’s Liberty Village yesterday (Oct. 26). Alison Metcalfe, executive vice-president, USA & Canada and Sandra Moffatt,...
AC Connecting Western Canada To Quebec City
Air Canada is adding two new seasonal services departing from Jean Lesage International Airport in Quebec City to Vancouver and Calgary. Flights to Vancouver will start on May 20, 2022, with up to three flights a week and service to Calgary will debut on May 21, 2022, offering up to four weekly flights. The new routes will be operated by Air Canada Rouge on an Airbus A319, featuring Premium Rouge and Economy services, product enhancements including upgraded streaming entertainment and options to purchase high-speed wi-fi. Services to Vancouver and Calgary are in addition to two...
Lots Of Choice At Grand Palladium’s Riviera Maya
Those staying at Grand Palladium's Riviera Maya property won't be at a loss for choices. Sebnem Richtmann, Grand Palladium Hotels & Resorts' business development manager for the West and most of Ontario, told a recent Baxter Media webcast that the property consists of "three resorts in one" and "nobody will get bored" in a retreat that has a "beautiful spa" and many other amenities. Dining options include 9 a la carte restaurants and buffets as well. Among lodging options is TRS, an upscale all-inclusive for adults alone. Families can stay in other brands at the beachfront...
Jamaica Makes Testing More Accessible For Canadians
Canadians travelling to Jamaica will now benefit from more accessible and affordable PCR testing services while in the destination thanks to the continued lobbying efforts of the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB). Jamaican officials have partnered with two private laboratories on the island to provide Canadian residents returning home with access to seamless in-hotel PCR tests at a discounted rate. Canadian visitors will be able to book their required pre-departure COVID-19 molecular test directly through Baywest Wellness Clinic and Technological Solutions Limited (TSL) for US$75...