Destinations
HKTB Expands “Hong Kong Neighbourhoods” Program
West Kowloon is the latest neighbourhood being promoted by the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) as part of its “Hong Kong Neighbourhoods” program. That program has already featured promotions for "Old Town Central" and "Sham Shui Po – Every Bit Local.” The West Kowloon promotion will highlight the district's rich heritage and vibrant street life in Yau Ma Tei and Jordan along with its two new museums – M+ and the Hong Kong Palace Museum in the West Kowloon Cultural District (WKCD) – which will open at the end of the year and next and become landmarks in art and cultural...
What’s On The Program At WTM London
WTM London has just released a sneak preview of some of the key live events that will take place on the WTM Global Stage at ExCeL London from Nov. 1 and Nov. 3, 2021. The must-read, official WTM London Industry Report will be revealed and will provide delegates with inside information on what the industry and UK holidaymakers are thinking about, what’s important to them and where they want to travel next year and beyond. Market research company, Euromonitor International will reveal its new Innovation report, an annual highlight for all visitor types to learn from and...
CUPE, Swoop Reach Tentative Deal
Swoop has reached a tentative agreement with CUPE Local 4070, which represents Swoop's Inflight (flight attendant) group. Both parties now await the ratification vote to be put forward to membership. Charles Duncan, president of Swoop, commented: “We are pleased to have come to tentative terms on our first collective agreement with CUPE Local 4070. Our inflight group plays an integral role in our operations and we are grateful for their commitment to safety and enhancing the traveller experience at Swoop." Go to www.flyswoop.com for...
TTAND FIT TRIP Challenge Raises $10K
The Travel Agent Next Door travel agent partners just completed the second annual 9-week FIT TRIP fitness challenge campaign that also raised funds for Pencils for Kids. Partner travel agents raised $6,980 and TTAND topped that amount up to $10,000 – enough to fund half the cost of building a school in Niger. TTAND founder, Flemming Friisdahl said: “I am very excited that we were able to run this program again this year with the amazing support of our suppliers. We have been able to support Pencils 4 Kids again with the generous support of our partner agents to the tune of...
Outlook Encouraging For Caribbean: CHTA
Despite the challenges of the past 18 months, the Caribbean tourism and hospitality industry recorded many significant successes, and data points to an encouraging outlook ahead. Acting CEO & director general of the Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA) Vanessa Ledesma provided insights on the performance and outlook for the region’s tourism industry during the recent Caribbean Hotel & Resort Investment Summit (CHRIS). The pandemic’s impact on the travel and tourism industry globally has been severe, resulting in the loss of millions of jobs worldwide. The...
Tradewind Sails Into Canada, US With DTW Appointment
To coincide with the launch of its Caribbean Cruise program, Tradewind Voyages has named Discover the World as its general sales agent (GSA) in charge of sales and marketing in the US and Canada. CEO Tradewind Voyages, Alan McGrory said: "We are thrilled to offer our guests the opportunity to experience the smaller ports of call and to visit so many beautiful destinations in the Caribbean. We're also delighted to open up sales to travellers from North America for the first time, thanks to the appointment of Discover the World as our GSA.” McGrory continued: “Once again, we thank...
Last Call For Instagrammable Hong Kong Webinar Sign Up
Baxter Media is sending out a last call for agents to attend a webinar with the Hong Kong Tourism Board tomorrow, September 14, at 1 p.m. (EST). Agents who register and attend the full duration of the webinar are eligible for a chance to win 1 of 3 gift card prizes: One $100 e-gift card Two prizes of $50 e-gift card each This will be a thoroughly engaging and interactive webinar, featuring presentations from two incredible photographers (Lucan Coutts and Patrick Cheung) and some familiar faces from the Hong Kong Tourism Board will be presenting as well. This free webinar...
Club Med Gears Up For Growth
Club Med is continuing with its plans for growth, set to open 16 new resorts by the end of 2023; including the opening of four new resorts this year -- La Rosière (French Alps), Seychelles (East Africa), Lijiang (China) and Québec Charlevoix. It is also anticipating exponential growth in Canada and continues its strong investment in the market by recruiting 25 new employees at the brand’s headquarters in Montréal, hiring over 350 staff at Club Med Québec Charlevoix, launching new digital tools to support more travel agents and opening its first travel agency in the heart of...