Destinations
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...
Tourism HR Canada Unveils Work Placement Program
Tourism HR Canada has launched a federally funded student work placement program offering paid work-integrated learning opportunities in the tourism and hospitality sector. Called Propel, the program offers Canadian tourism employers a wage subsidy of up to 75% of a qualifying student’s wages, to a maximum of $7,500. Tourism employment in August had about 285,000 fewer workers than it did in the same month in 2019 according to Stats Canada's Labour Force Survey. There are more than 130,000 unfilled accommodations and food services jobs across the country. Propel offers...
Indigenous Tourism: Time To Listen To Its Voice
In May of this year, Canadian Travel Press published a wide-ranging interview with Keith Henry, the president and CEO of the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC). In it, Henry talks about the crisis facing the Indigenous tourism industry and at the time, made it clear that: “We're going to continue to keep our hopes up. We're going to continue to advocate. We're going to make sure our members and our partners feel supported and we're going to put our best foot forward.” CTP May 15, 2021 Since that story ran, ITAC has received additional funding to help it continue its...
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...