Destinations
Is The Caribbean Calling
Canadians have long been drawn to the Caribbean for its stunning beaches and turquoise waters. Today, the call to unwind is getting stronger as many travellers are eager to lock in their next vacations and winter escapes. For a little itinerary inspiration, Travel Courier got in touch with some local destination experts to share lesser known and personal favourite things to do in the places they call home. For some insights from the insiders, check out the latest issue of TRAVEL...
Fall Into Savings With Club Med
Club Med is welcoming families, couples, and solo Canadian travellers back to its top mountain and beach resorts in Mexico, The Caribbean, Florida and Québec with new sales. Canadians wishing to extend the warm weather can take advantage of Club Med’s all-inclusive packages with their Fall into Saving sale of up to 45% off, with added incentives such as free room upgrades and no single supplements. From now until Nov. 2, 2021, Club Med guests can book discounted travel to their favourite Club Med sun destinations resorts from Sept. 4, 2021, to May 6, 2022. Families travelling...
Hong Kong Welcomes Back RISE Conference
RISE will be back in Hong Kong in March 2022 as an in-person event. The announcement of the events return was made by the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) and Web Summit, highlighting Hong Kong’s thriving startup economy, leading position in innovation and technology, along with its status as ‘The World’s Meeting Place’ for business events to tap tremendous opportunities in the region. RISE was launched in Hong Kong in 2015 and has already hosted five successful events, becoming Asia’s largest tech event. Over the years, the event has attracted thousands of global tech...
Royalton Grenada Set For Oct. 1 Reopening
Royalton Luxury Resorts’ newest all-inclusive property, Royalton Grenada Resort and Spa, will be reopening on Oct. 1, 2021. The resort overlooks Grenada’s Tamarind Bay, providing direct access to two of the island’s white-sand beaches. Dubbed “Spice Isle” due to its large export of spices, notably nutmeg, Grenada also boasts a unique variety of wildlife, including 184 bird species and one native to the island, the Grenada dove. Jordi Pelfort, president of Hotels and Resorts at Sunwing Travel Group, said: “We are thrilled to welcome back our discerning guests to...
Sunwing Makes Vaccinations Mandatory For All Employees
Sunwing will be requiring all new and existing employees across all Canadian divisions to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The new policy aligns with the Canadian government’s recent announcement that it intends to require vaccination across all federally regulated industries later this fall. Employees will have until Sept. 13, 2021 to provide proof of their full vaccination status or their intention to vaccinate. For employees who are not yet vaccinated and plan to get vaccinated, they will also be required to provide proof of their full vaccination status no later than...
Kissimmee: All The Comfort Of Home And More
D.T. Minich says the old adage of home sweet home may ring particularly true for those wanting to vacation during the coronavirus pandemic. Minich, CEO of Experience Kissimmee, says his central Florida destination – found a stone's throw from Orlando – has 60,000 vacation homes available, dwellings he says should look particularly attractive for those wanting to vacation these days but who are concerned about coronavirus. The homes offer something of a refuge for those worried about the pandemic, he says, noting that they can be stocked with groceries and those booking them can...
EU Move A Step Backwards Says WTTC
Calling it a ‘step backwards,’ WTTC president and CEO, Julia Simpson said that: “Protecting public health must remain the priority and WTTC strongly supports safety protocols to stop the spread of COVID-19. However, the EU’s recommendation to re-impose restrictions on U.S. travellers is a step backwards and will only slow down the recovery of the sector.” Simpson continued: “With high vaccination levels in both the U.S. and the EU, we should be looking at opening up travel between these two major economies. We need a common set of rules that recognize global vaccines and...
Ontario Announces Proof Of Vaccination Requirement
The Ontario government has announced that it will require people to be fully vaccinated and provide proof of their vaccination status to access certain businesses and settings beginning Sept. 22, 2021. In making the announcement, the provincial government indicated that requiring proof of vaccination in these settings reduces risk and is an important step to encourage every last eligible Ontarian to get their shot, which is critical to protecting the province’s hospital capacity, while also supporting businesses with the tools they need to keep customers safe, stay open and minimize...