Destinations
U.S., Four Other Countries Off EU’s List
Following a review under the recommendation on the gradual lifting of the temporary restrictions on non-essential travel into the EU, the Council updated the list of countries, special administrative regions and other entities and territorial authorities for which travel restrictions should be lifted. In particular, Israel, Kosovo, Lebanon, Montenegro, the Republic of North Macedonia and the United States of America were removed from the list. Non-essential travel to the EU from countries or entities not listed in Annex I is subject to temporary travel restriction. This is without...
Back to Campus With Days Inns Canada
Days Inns Canada is launching a “Back to Campus” contest and from now through September 6, 2021, social media fans and followers can enter for the chance to win one of three prizes. Each prize consists of a FREE one-night stay at any Days Inn location in Canada. Entering the contest is simple – follow @DaysInnCanada of Instagram or Facebook and post one comment and one like on any of the contest posts throughout the week. The best part, enter once per day. Prize draws will take place on Sept. 7, 2021, and winners will be announced starting Sept. 8, 2021. The Back to Campus...
Cayman Islands Announces Webinar Prize Winner
Last Thursday, Baxter Media hosted an exciting webinar with the Cayman Islands Department of Tourism. The session was well attended by travel agents from across Canada. Presenting first was Tammy van Zyl, Marketing Representative for the Cayman Islands Department of Tourism. Tammy’s thoroughly engaging presentation was followed up by a short presentation from Melina Marcellini, Sales Manager with the Marriott Beach Resort. The webinar eventually wrapped up with a Q&A session with the presenters and then a gorgeous promotional video from the Cayman Islands. The...
ACTA Urges Support For Independent Agents
ACTA wants to make support for independent travel agents an issue in the federal election. The industry association notes that currently there’s little to no financial support mentioned in the platforms of any political party for Independent Travel Agents (ITA) after the election. Yet ITA’s will face additional critical financial distress once CRB ends. ACTA says that with Canada’s federal election well underway, this is a critical juncture to get independent travel agent issues on political platforms. Candidates are listening to their constituents closely and now is the...
Welcome Back To Paradise
Would you rather stay in the picturesque over-the-water bungalows complete with glass floor views to the ocean or the brand new luxurious rondoval swim-up suites at Sandals South Coast? That was the topic of debate among several travellers on site at the newly renovated and expanded resort in Jamaica. The top verdict? A split stay between the two offering the best for both worlds, naturally. “Our brand new South Seas Rondoval Village [has] 20 beautifully appointed rondoval bungalows along the world’s longest lagoon, which makes them Sandals’ first swim-up rondovals,”...
Off to the Races in Basel with Air Canada
When Switzerland Tourism and Air Canada first started planning the details for the 2021 edition of The Air Canada Race eight months ago, the project represented hope and inspiration during an uncertain time. “The Air Canada Race is our lighthouse project this year and we’re extremely proud to host it,” Pascal Prinz, Director Canada for Switzerland Tourism, told PressToday on location in Basel, Switzerland. “This project has given me hope and motivation last winter when things looked dire.” Air Canada’s Lisa Pierce also described the race as a standout moment in her 35...
Barbados Is Back As Tourism Rebounds
Barbados recorded over 10,000 air passenger arrivals after months of being hard-hit by a global pandemic. For the first time since December 2020, the local tourism industry has recorded a major tourism milestone with the latest statistics from the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI) suggesting a positive turn for the industry ahead of the 2021/2022 winter season. During the period July 2021, some 10,819 visitors travelled to Barbados. This total represented a significant increase of 6,745 visitors when compared to the corresponding period of July 2020. The United...
TICO Inaugurates Consumer, Industry Advisory Committee
TICO held the inaugural meeting of the Consumer Industry Advisory Committee (CIAC) late last week. The goal of CIAC is to gather leaders with broad consumer and travel industry experience in a forum to exchange ideas, identify and discuss emerging issues in the travel sector. TICO is looking for input on strategies to bring greater awareness of consumer protection as well as provide advice and counsel on regulatory matters aimed at enhancing the legislation it administers and enforces. The committee’s insights and expertise will contribute to enhancing TICO‘s mandate and value...