Destinations
Sandals Stewart Joining WTTC Executive Committee
Adam Stewart, the executive chairman of Sandals Resorts has been invited to join the Executive Committee of the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). His induction represents the actionable change and strides forward made by Stewart throughout his time in the industry. Said Stewart: “I am honored to join the Executive Committee of an organization I have so respected since the start of my career. This leadership team is passionately focused on the efforts of the travel and tourism sector and I am eager to contribute. Together, we will continue to promote an industry that is...
Métis Crossing Teams With Visions, Hopes & Dreams
Métis Crossing has entered a joint venture partnership with Visions, Hopes and Dreams. The new partnership establishes the Visions, Hopes and Dreams at Métis Crossing Wildlife Park. The partnership represents an important step towards reconciliation, as these Indigenous and non-Indigenous equal partners collaborate to welcome the return of heritage species to traditional Métis lands. The return of these animals to traditional lands is symbolic of the connection between Indigenous people and the land on which their ancestors once hunted and lived. Juanita Marois, CEO, Métis...
Start Your Comeback With L.A.
The City of Angels has a story to tell as Los Angeles Tourism resumes its consumer marketing in Canada. In fact, to both showcase the importance of the market and express gratitude for Canada’s travel trade industry, Los Angeles Tourism’s president and CEO, Adam Burke has recorded a video message from the newly opened Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MI4zpMgiLyI For Canadians who are looking at visiting L.A., they’ll discover that the city’s comeback is well underway, with museums, indoor dining, live music, theme parks and spectator...
Air Canada Taking Off In Summer 2022
Air Canada has unveiled its planned Summer 2022 schedule for Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and India. In addition to its established year-round services, the airline announced its return to key summer seasonal destinations such as Barcelona, Venice, Nice, Manchester, Edinburgh, and Reykjavik. Seasonal services to Athens, Rome and Lisbon resumed in 2021 and will return next spring, alongside Air Canada's recently launched service to Cairo. Mark Galardo, senior vice president, network planning and revenue management at Air Canada, said that: “As we continue to rebuild our...
Grenada Welcomes Increased Lift In Winter 2021-2022
[caption id="attachment_128509" align="alignnone" width="584"] Grenada Market Square. Photos courtesy/ GRENADA TOURISM AUTHORITY[/caption] The Grenada Tourism Authority (GTA) is celebrating as it reports increased airlift from the United States and the resumption of service from Canada. Petra Roach, CEO, Grenada Tourism Authority, observed that: “As people re-engage their passion for travel, our airline partners recognize the value of providing connectivity to our special island. We are truly a slice of paradise with a low-key vibe, warm and welcoming people, and offerings that...
Recovery Unsteady
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is warning that the United Kingdom’s travel and tourism sector’s year-on-year recovery may only clawback a third, while international travel spending continues to plummet. In its latest research, the WTTC found that the UK’s recovery has been severely delayed by the lack of spending from international visitors. And it puts the blame squarely on travel restrictions, like the destructive ‘traffic light’ system, for wreaking havoc on the sector. Despite its highly successful vaccine rollout, the UK is set to record further...
Save The Date
Former employees will be gathering on Nov. 9 at the 20th Anniversary Reunion of Canada 3000. The event will be held at Dave & Buster’s at 2021 Winston Park Dr., Unit E, Oakville, Ontario from 7 pm to 11 pm. Patricia Marzec, organizing chair of the reunion event, observed that “while this milestone represents a sad time when the airline folded 20 years ago, we instead prefer to remember the anniversary with a celebration. Within hours of posting on the airline’s Facebook group, more than 100 former employees expressed interest in joining the festivities.” When Canada...
Discover The United States With G Adventures
G Adventures has unveiled an expanded United States of Adventure collection globally following the announcement that the US will reopen to international travel beginning in November. The additional 13 newly-developed tours double the size of the collection, which was initially launched in February 2021 for domestic travellers, and now offers 28 trip options to national and Navajo Nation parks in the United States. The new, small-group trips have been developed with the traveller experience and local communities top of mind. They include important Indigenous-led experiences such...