Destinations
Club Med’s Flash Sale Starts Today
Book a Club Med vacation between Sept. 30 and Oct. 6 and save up to 50% off on stays at resorts that include Punta Cana, Michès Playa Esmeralda, Cancun, Turkoise and Québec Charlevoix. As well, Club Med has extended its Flexible Cancellation Policy until June 30, 2022. Club Med’s offer also comes with additional perks, including free room upgrades, free stays for kids under four and groups travelling with six or more adults will get an additional five per cent off their stay. Travel dates are valid from now until May 6, 2022, with blackout dates...
Swoop Takes Off To Punta Cana
Swoop will launch a new non-stop service from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) beginning Dec. 5, 2021. To celebrate the new service to the Dominican Republic, Swoop is offering a limited quantity of introductory one-way fares starting from CDN$200 all-in. Bert van der Stege, Head of Commercial & Finance, Swoop, said: “Our expansion into the Dominican Republic furthers our commitment to bringing even more choice to Torontonians who are looking to vacation without paying the traditionally high cost of travel.” He...
Ready Safe Travel
GBTA Canada is gearing up for a series of live in-person educational events that it will be holding across Canada during the second half of October. The Ready. Safe. Travel. Canada Workshop Series will lead the way in demonstrating the importance of safely returning to business travel and meetings, with sessions scheduled on: October 19 in Vancouver October 26 in Montreal October 28 in Toronto GBTA Canada advises that while it had originally planned a session in Calgary on October 21, because Alberta has moved into a State of Emergency, “we recognize that it is in...
Florida Celebrates Accessibility
VISIT FLORIDA is highlighting locations and innovations across the state that are celebrating accessibility through a new video series featuring locals. It’s the latest in Florida’s commitment to accessibility for locals and travellers alike. Testimonials Tell the Story: It’s easy to say Florida boasts ADA-compliant attractions, but it’s better to hear it directly from those who live and breathe these places every day. VISIT FLORIDA’s new video collection of locals – entitled ‘Limitless Florida’ – showcases the unexpected ways they are embracing Florida’s best...
Prime Minister Outlines Plans For Fall
In a media briefing yesterday (Sept 28), Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made it clear that his government will be moving forward on its plan to mandate vaccinations for federal workers. As well, the Prime Minister also said that everyone 12 years of age and older who wants to travel on a plane or train in Canada will have to be vaccinated. Trudeau said that the government will continue the work it already started on establishing proof of vaccination for international travel. And it will also finance the efforts of provinces who are putting proof of vaccination certificate programs...
Bahamas Taps Cooper As New Tourism Minister
Deputy Prime Minister, the Honourable I. Chester Cooper has been appointed Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation for the Bahamas, following the country’s General Elections. DPM Cooper’s cabinet appointment was among the first portfolios assigned by the new administration of the Progressive Liberal Party, who carried the victory at the polls on Sept. 16, 2021. Tourism Director General Joy Jibrilu stated, “We at the Ministry of Tourism look forward with excitement to working under the new leadership of Minister Cooper, who will bring to our Ministry the wealth of...
Ontario Tourism Recovery Program Set To Launch
Ontario has confirmed that it will launch its $100 million Ontario Tourism Recovery Program on Oct. 13, 2021. Announced in the government’s spring Budget, the Tourism Recovery Program will support for-profit tourism businesses in the attraction, accommodation, and leisure travel sectors that help drive employment and visitors to their regions. Eligible businesses include hotels, inns, resorts, boat tours, ski hills, distilleries, hunting and fishing camps, airlines, motor coaches, live performance venues, cinemas, drive-in theatres, amusement parks, museums, and Indigenous...
Tourism Ireland Launches Green Button Campaign
In an effort to boost travel to the island of Ireland, Tourism Ireland has launched a promotional campaign inviting holidaymakers to press the ‘Green Button’ and drive bookings for short breaks and holidays in the coming months. The ‘Green Button’ campaign concept will deliver a very clear ‘book now’ message, creating a commitment to travel by pressing a green button – green being the colour of ‘go’ and the colour universally connected with the island of Ireland. Iconic attractions and spectacular scenery are front and centre in the campaign, including Dublin’s...