Destinations
A Little Appreciation From Greater Palm Springs
Visit Greater Palm Springs is inviting travel professionals to experience the laid-back lifestyle found in Greater Palm Springs and become an “Agent of Chill” during the 9th annual Travel Professionals Appreciation Month, Oct. 1 to Oct. 31, 2021. Gary Orfield, director of tourism development for Visit Greater Palm Springs, said that: “With our Safer Together, Greater Together Pledge, we are ready to welcome travel professionals to Greater Palm Springs.” And he continued: “We invite our travel professional partners to come out and experience firsthand why their clients...
Antigua And Barbuda Continue To See Growth
Tourism types in Antigua and Barbuda are continuing to see growth in tourism air arrivals. Results from the Antigua and Barbuda Ministry of Tourism for August 2021indicate that stayover air arrivals totaled 18,792 visitors to the destination, an increase of 965 visitors over August 2018 which previously held the record of “best” August with 17,827 visitors. The US and UK markets remain the source for the majority of the visitors. Both markets combined brought a total of 17,306 visitors or 92% of the total visitors arriving in August 2021. The US market continues to dominate...
Silversea Prepares For 2021-2022 Antarctica Season
Silversea Cruises has reached an agreement with Chilean authorities to depart from Punta Arenas for its 2021-2022 Antarctica season. Silver Cloud and Silver Wind will set sail from Punta Arenas, while the line's third Antarctica-bound ship, Silver Explorer, will continue with its scheduled plan to depart from Chile's Puerto Williams from November 2021. Roberto Martinoli, Silversea’s president and CEO, said that: “Leading the return of cruising in Antarctica, as facilitated by our agreement with the Chilean government, represents our commitment to delivering unforgettable...
Europe Will Be On Show At WTM London
Exhibitors from close to 20 European countries have signed up for WTM London, to seal lucrative business deals as the world opens up for travel again. WTM London’s physical show will take place at ExCeL London on Mon., Nov. 1 to Wed., Nov. 3, 2021, and it will be followed by WTM Virtual (Nov. 8 to Nov. 9). WTM London organizers report that one of the largest European contingents will be from Spain, including tourist boards representing regions such as Catalonia, Murcia, Balearic Islands, and the Canaries; brands such as TUI Espana and Jumbo Tours Espana; and attractions such as...
DR Unveils New COVID Protocols For Canadians
The Dominican Republic has announced new COVID protocols for Canadians, including the fact that PCR tests are not required on arrival. As regular flights resume from major cities to Punta Cana and Puerto Plata, visitors will have a random temperature check and breath tests administered at the airport upon landing. Prior to their incoming and outgoing flights, visitors will be required to complete a user-friendly arrival e-ticket - eTicket (migracion.gob.do) - that includes a health declaration and immigration information. The protocols have been created to be the “most...
London Travel Week Is Back In 2021
From Oct. 29 to Nov. 5, London Travel Week will bring together industry events that will celebrate the future of travel and provide attendees with the first chance to meet face-to-face. Over the seven days surrounding WTM London 2021, there will be a series of industry events taking place all over London, combining to form this global travel-hub of events. The event aims to accelerate business growth through its unique combination of networking, knowledge sessions and sponsored, bespoke events and business opportunities. London Travel Week Event Director, Simon Press, said:...
TDC Celebrates Opening Of New Marlin Agency In Regina
Transat Distribution Canada (TDC) is welcoming Heather Calvert and Sheena Revet, the co-owners of the brand-new Marlin Travel agency, located in Regina, Saskatchewan. With more than 40 years of combined experience in the travel industry, the two businesswomen will bring their passion and expertise to all types of travelers in Regina. Sheena Revet observed that: “For us, the association with the Marlin Travel brand was natural, even conditional to our adventure as travel agency owners, because the notoriety and trust that travellers have for this brand is so significant.” And...
Picture Perfect In Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Tourist Board says there's no reason why a Hong Kong vacation can't be picture-perfect. The tourist board recruited two skilled photographers -- Hong Kong native Patrick Cheung and Ontario's Lucan Coutts, who spent a year in Hong Kong -- for a Thursday Baxter Media webcast that offered travel agents tips on taking pictures while visiting the Asian destination. "There are treasures to be found in every Hong Kong neighborhood," Michael Lim, who oversees the tourist board's Canadian office, said during the webcast, called Instagrammable Hong Kong. Linda Ho of the...