Destinations
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...
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...
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...
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...
Industry Says Fore For A Fabulous Day Of Fun At Skal Toronto 2021 Tournament
Skal Toronto is sending out a big ‘thank you’ to golfers, sponsors, its golf committee and its volunteers for making the organizations 65th annual – well, except for 2020 for obvious reasons – golf tournament a great success. In all, 64 golfers enjoyed some great golf at Royal Ontario, along with some fun networking opportunities. In a letter to all of those involved, Skal International Toronto’s golf chair, Kimberly Hartley writes: “It was so nice to see so many colleagues and friends in person – it has been far too long … It was a fabulous day of camaraderie,...
Four More Adopt WTTC Safe Travels Stamp
Four more destinations – New Zealand, Switzerland, Czech Republic and Oman – have joined the over 400 destinations as part of the World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) Safe Travels stamp program. WTTC launched its global Safe Travels stamp program over a year ago in order to rebuild consumer confidence and encourage the return of safe international travel. The stamp has also now been adopted by Trinidad & Tobago, Madagascar, Samoa and Réunion Island. Julia Simpson, president & CEO, WTTC said: “We are delighted that our Safe Travels stamp continues to go...