Destinations
Uncertainty Taking A Toll On Confidence
In its latest tracking study of U.S. travellers, Longwoods International found that rising vaccination rates, break-through infections of vaccinated Americans, increasing case numbers and deaths tied to the Delta variant of COVID-19 is confounding travel planning. It notes that although 90% of travellers do have travel plans in the next six months, a third of those travellers report that the virus will greatly impact their travel plans in the next six months with some now postponing trips. And while concerns over COVID-19 continue to be top of mind for many American travellers...
Israel Is Ready For A Re-Start
Beginning Sept. 19, the Israel Ministry of Tourism will re-start its tourist program, allowing organized tourist groups of from 5 to 30 tourists from “Yellow and Orange” countries to visit Israel. And within that program, there’s no limit on the number of foreign tourist groups allowed into Israel. In order to qualify for entry into Israel, foreign tourists must have proof of a second Israel Ministry of Health-recognized (FDA- or EMA-approved vaccine) vaccination within the last six months or have received the third vaccination. Tourists will also have to present a...
Discover Dolphins With PacWhale Eco-Adventures
PacWhale Eco-Adventures -- a social enterprise and wholly owned subsidiary of Pacific Whale Foundation (PWF) – is offering visitors to experience its new Dolphin Watch Deluxe cruise — the island’s only dolphin-specific ecotour designed to inspire marine conservation while providing vital funds for PWF’s Research, Education and Conservation programs. Along with learning fascinating facts from PacWhale Eco-Adventures' Certified Marine Naturalists about acrobatic spinner dolphins, friendly bottlenose dolphins and inquisitive pantropical spotted dolphins — all of which are...
Canadian Agents Invited To Take 10 With Sandals
Sandals Resorts is launching a new series of live, virtual training sessions that will debut on Fri., Sept. 17, 2021 with its highly-anticipated new resort in Curaçao (opening April 2022) as the first featured topic. Created exclusively for the Canadian market, “Sandals and Beaches Resorts….in 10 Minutes” will be led by Lorna Richards, national training manager, Unique Vacations Canada Inc. Travel advisors from across the country are invited to join her as she tackles a different subject every Friday in just 10 minutes – and no, that’s not a typo! Maureen Barnes-Smith,...
Air Transat Ups Lift On Key Routes
Air Transat is ramping up its flight schedule in the next couple of months in order to meet the sustained demand from travellers. The company intends to increase its overall capacity on certain routes, improving its international offering from Montreal, Quebec City and Toronto as well as its domestic program. Joseph Adamo, Transat's chief sales and marketing officer, said that: “Last July, we resumed operations in a gradual manner, stating that we would study the evolution of demand very closely. As anticipated, the latent demand for travel is there, which now allows us to expand...
ACTA Panels Talk Trends And More At Summit
ACTA has released details of some of the panels that will be featured at its upcoming virtual Summit, set for Sept. 30 and Oct. 1. The association’s president, Wendy Paradis will facilitate panel discussions with travel industry leaders and focus on anticipated trends and challenges that they should pay attention to and what key opportunities and actions currently exist for action in rebuilding the industry to be better than ever. Flemming Friisdahl, president and founder at The Travel Agent Next Door, will lead a panel of travel agents who will explore why there has never been a...
Air Canada Expands Travel Ready Hub
Air Canada has unveiled its expanded Travel Ready hub, an interactive online tool to help customers plan and prepare for upcoming trips. Customers can use it to easily and conveniently obtain such information as necessary travel documentation, COVID-19 test requirements and country travel restrictions for any global destination. Lucie Guillemette, executive vice president and chief commercial officer at Air Canada, said: “We continue to develop practical solutions to help our customers be travel-ready, wherever they want to go. This includes assisting them in navigating the changing...
Take A Walk With Helping Hands
Take a walk with the Helping Hands Jamaica Foundation (HHJF) on Sept. 26 in Toronto. HHJF is gearing up to safely welcome approximately 50 of its supporters to participate in its annual 5KM physically distanced walk - Jam-walk just before September ends. The outdoor tented Courtyard Patio of Toronto’s Palais Royale will once again provide the backdrop for participants who attend within their social bubbles to enjoy the outdoors and stroll along the Lakeshore. To participate, individuals must fundraise online to support HHJF’s goal of building its 24th school in Jamaica which...