Destinations
TIAC Announces Canadian Tourism Awards Finalists
The Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) has announced the finalists of its annual Canadian Tourism Awards which recognize success, leadership, and innovation in Canada's tourism industry and rewards those people, places, organizations, and events that have gone above and beyond to offer travellers superior tourism experiences in Canada. This year, TIAC received just under 100 nominations across four categories and, the association notes, the competition was fierce. Finalists for the 2021 Canadian Tourism Awards include: Air Canada Business Excellence Award Hôtel...
Aruba Ready To Welcome Back Canadian Visitors
Aruba is gearing up to welcome back Canadian vacationers as Air Canada, WestJet and Sunwing resume service to Queen Beatrix International Airport in Oranjestad, Aruba. Close to 55,000 seats between Canada and Aruba will be available between October 2021 and March 2022. Ronella Croes, CEO of Aruba Tourism Authority, said: “In working with our trusted airline partners, we are thrilled to resume direct airlift service from Canada, expanding flight options for Canadian visitors to travel to our One happy island this fall and winter. With our year-round sunny skies and award-winning...
Luxury In Demand, Vision Predicts An Uptick
There’s no doubt about it, there is increased demand for luxury travel; along with for longer and higher-end trips; and immersive experiences. That’s the message from Vision Travel advisors who attend the recent International Luxury Travel Market in Mexico. Commenting on the post-COVID-19 emergence of these trends, Richmond, B.C.-based Vision Travel advisor, Ariane Henry said: “The opportunity to meet face-to-face with suppliers from Turkey, Colombia, Malta, and more has been wonderful.” Henry estimates that 95% of her clientele are looking for luxury travel experiences,...
Air Canada Returns To Antigua And Barbuda
Tourism officials in Antigua and Barbuda are celebrating as the destinations will see a boost in airlift for the winter season, as demand for the destination increases amongst travellers seeking to escape the cold weather. Air Canada resumed its flights from Toronto to St. John’s, Antigua & Barbuda yesterday (Oct.3). Antigua and Barbuda Minister of Tourism, the Hon. Charles Fernandez said: “We welcome Canadians back to our shores and are very pleased that Air Canada has decided to resume services from Toronto to St. John’s, Antigua. This upcoming winter season, visitors...
A Legacy Honoured At An Event To Remember
Toronto’s Palais Royale was the site of quite a celebration on the final day of September as members of the travel industry and the Jamaica diaspora gathered to witness the presentation of the inaugural Edith Baxter Memorial Award. The new biennial award program was established earlier this year in memory of long-time Canadian publishing icon Edith Baxter and was founded in a partnership between the Jamaica Tourist Board and the Baxter family to recognize outstanding individuals who contribute to the positive advancement of Jamaica’s tourist industry and/or Jamaican culture within...
Discover Scotland Connecting With The World
VisitScotland is launching a new travel trade platform, enabling Scottish businesses to connect with key buyers from around the globe regardless of the challenges of COVID-19. Discover Scotland 2022 is a new event series, that is an online business-to-business event with five regional showcases. Discover Scotland: Reconnect 2022 will take place virtually on April 5 to April 7, 2022; with the five regional showcases -- known as Discover Scotland: Live Showcase -- will then be held in May and September 2022. Together, these events will promote trade-ready Scottish tourism...
Incredible Incentives From Unique Vacations
Unique Vacations Canada Inc – affiliate of the worldwide representatives of Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts – has unveiled several initiatives designed to reward Canadian travel advisors on both previous and new bookings. Effective immediately, all Points to Paradise rewards earned by Canadian travel advisors in 2019, 2020 and 2021 have been extended through Dec. 31, 2022. That extension allows for Canadian advisors to redeem their earned P2P points on free night stays of their very own up until the end of next year. And for a limited time, Canadian travel advisors will...
Intrepid Marks Milestone In Vaccine Equity Campaign
Intrepid Travel has reached its fundraising goal to help fund the delivery of COVID-19 vaccinations in lower-income destinations, less than two months after it launched the global vaccine equity campaign. Now Intrepid is increasing its ambition to raise more funds to help end the pandemic. Originally, through The Intrepid Foundation, the tour operator had committed to raise AUD$100,000 for UNICEF’s Vaccinaid: Give The World A Shot appeal. To date, the fundraising campaign has raised over AUD$105,000. These much-needed funds help UNICEF to deliver vaccines in...