Destinations
ACTA hosting destination experience with ACV, Sandals and the Jamaica Tourist Board
ACTA is adding another experiential learning opportunity and has partnered with the Jamaica Tourist Board, Air Canada and Sandals Resorts to offer an Immersive Destination Experience to Sandals Dunns River Jamaica from Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 – Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. “The Jamaica Tourist Board is celebrating its 70th Anniversary in Canada this year and we cannot think of a better way to celebrate with them than to offer this ACTA Immersive Destination Experience in Jamaica,” said Wendy Paradis, ACTA President. The event is in addition to the sold-out ACTA - Avalon Waterway...
Anguilla celebrates record-breaking arrivals with notable Canadian growth
Anguilla is celebrating a record-breaking surge in visitor arrivals. In December 2024, Anguilla welcomed 23,871 visitors, reflecting a 24.5% increase from the 19,178 arrivals recorded in December 2023. This figure represents the highest number of December arrivals since 1993. Notable growth from Canada In 2024, visitor arrivals for March and December marked Anguilla’s best-performing months, mirroring the strong performance seen in 2019. Additionally, June and October marked Anguilla’s best-performing months over the previous year’s visitor arrivals. The northeastern United...
St. Kitts & Nevis launches exclusive offers for summer travel
This summer, the St. Kitts Tourism Authority invites travellers to embrace “Summer Unscripted” — an invitation to explore St. Kitts spontaneously. Beyond the sun, sea and sand, St. Kitts offers a variety of authentic experiences that visitors can enjoy through exclusive offers. Travellers are encouraged to ditch the usual itinerary and discover the island’s vibrant culture, natural beauty and thrilling adventures on their own terms and time. St. Kitts’ breadth of offerings makes it the ultimate summer destination for travellers to embrace the unexpected, allowing the...
All visitors to Thailand must complete new Digital Arrival Card, starting May 1
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched the Digital Arrival Card system, a significant step forward in transforming the visitor experience and enhancing travel convenience. Starting May 1, 2025, all non-Thai nationals entering Thailand by air, land, or sea must complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) online within three days before arrival. This innovative system replaces the traditional paper-based disembarkation form required for all foreign arrivals. By digitizing the process, Thailand streamlines entry procedures at international airports, aligning with...
Quebec set to welcome the province’s biggest waterpark
Quebec is about to welcome an unprecedented project that will transform the province's tourism landscape: the largest water park ever built in Quebec, built by Investissement Ray Junior, named Mōrea Water Park. Inspired by the vibrant culture of French Polynesia, this name perfectly embodies the essence of escape, adventure, and conviviality, while evoking the beauty of tropical islands. A true tribute to family happiness and the spirit of travel, Mōrea will become a must-visit destination for both Quebecers and visitors from around the world. Located in the heart of Cité...
Tourism Ireland, RIT kick off St. Patrick’s Day celebrations
Then a Liberal candidate in the running to take over from Justin Trudeau and now the prime minister-designate of Canada, Mark Carney made a brief appearance at the Ireland Funds St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon on Friday afternoon at the Fairmont Royal York. “This is a time when we look to our real friends,” Carney said to a round of applause from the crowd, adding that Ireland is a great ally and friend to Canada. Held ahead of St. Patrick’s Day, the annual event serves as a fundraiser in support of the University of Toronto’s University of St. Michael’s College. Tourism...
Great Britain takes on the starring role in new campaign
If you only see one movie in 2025, make sure it’s Starring Great Britain. Top notch production values. Tightly edited. Action. Drama. Romance. Humour. A blockbuster film for the ages … and, not surprisingly, another finely put together campaign by VisitBritain that’s being rolled out around the world now to capitalize on the increasing popularity of screen tourism. In Toronto yesterday (March 5) a select group of travel trade types joined British High Commissioner to Canada, Robert Tinline and British Consul General Toronto, Fouzia Younis MBE at the residence of the British...
Brisbane Bucks travel agent incentive extended
Visit Brisbane has extended its incentive for Canadian travel agents to earn a $50 Visa gift card when they book a client on a Vancouver to Brisbane ticket on Air Canada. In addition, every booking will earn agents a chance to win a spot on an exclusive Brisbane FAM trip. To claim the $50 Visa gift card and enter the draw for the FAM trip, travel agents should submit their name and Air Canada ticket number by clicking here. The FAM trip includes roundtrip Air Canada economy tickets from Vancouver to Brisbane, four nights accommodation and touring in the Brisbane region. This...