Destinations
Hawaii Governor Asks People To Delay Trips
Hawaii’s governor, David Ige is calling on Hawaii residents and visitors to delay all non-essential travel through the end of October 2021 due to the recent, accelerated surge in COVID-19 cases that is now overburdening the state’s health care facilities and resources. In making the announcement, Gov. Ige said that: “Our hospitals are reaching capacity and our ICUs are filling up. Now is not a good time to travel to Hawaii.” The governor added: “It will take six to seven weeks to see significant change in the number of COVID cases. It is a risky time to be traveling right...
Antigua Welcomes Celebrity Equinox
Antigua & Barbuda recently welcomed the Celebrity Equinox at Antigua Cruise Port. More than 2,000 passengers were warmly welcomed to St. John’s by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Tourism and Investment, Senator, The Honourable Mary-Clare Hurst along with other tourism executives and representatives of Antigua Cruise Port, the Antigua & Barbuda Port Authority, and the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority. This Solstice-class ship was the first large vessel to dock at St. John’s since the restart of the Antigua & Barbuda cruise season in July. Dona...
Kosmin Takes On Key Role At IMOT
Fiona Kosmin has joined the Israel Ministry of Tourism as Director of Marketing and Partnerships for Canada and will be working to connect Israel with travel partners and advocate existing and new initiatives as the country moves toward reopening to international travellers. Gal Hana, Israel Consul of Tourism to Canada, said: “We’re thrilled to have brought on travel industry veteran, Fiona Kosmin as our newest hire in the Canada office.” Hana continued: “As the vaccination rate grows in Canada and around the world, we understand and know that Canadians are eager to get back...
Canadian Business Travellers Ready For The Road
According to new research commissioned by SAP Concur, Canadian business travellers overwhelmingly want to return to get back to business and that means they want to get back on the road. The report’s findings provide insights into how companies can prepare to meet the demands of travelling employees and ensure a responsible return to business travel. A total of 3,850 business travellers in 25 global markets – including 250 in Canada – were surveyed with the top five Canadian findings including: Canadian travellers are ready to get back in the air -- Nearly nine in...
Sunwing Ups Sun Lift Out Of Toronto, Montreal
Sunwing is adding a number of new routes from Toronto and Montreal with direct flights to St. Maarten, Aruba and Los Cabos. Andrew Dawson, president of tour operations at Sunwing, said that: “Following positive customer demand for our initial destinations of Cancun, Punta Cana and Montego Bay, and based on increasing demand to travel in the early fall, we decided to expand our flight service and destination offerings ahead of schedule.” Dawson continued: “Our customers are looking for even more choice and flexibility. We’re excited to help them plan their dream getaway with...
BC Rolling Out Proof Of Vaccination Plan
British Columbia will be requiring people attending certain social and recreational settings and events to have proof of vaccination beginning Sept. 13. The move is designed to continue to increase the vaccination rate across the province and provide confidence to fully vaccinated people that those around them are also fully vaccinated. The Tourism Industry Association of British Columbia (TIABC) notes that the new order from the provincial health officer will require individuals to provide proof of vaccination to access a broad range of social, recreational, and discretionary...
Sunny And Sustainable In Los Cabos
For many, a sunny getaway in Los Cabos is simply about an escape to warmer climes, but tourism authorities have been pursuing green travel initiatives to make those getaways that much better and, in the process, help in the battle against climate change. With 42% of its total territory designated as a Protected Natural Area, Los Cabos takes great strides to preserve its diverse array of flora and fauna for future generations to admire and enjoy. Looking forward to the future, the destination’s efforts now extend far beyond ecological preservation. The widespread, dedicated...
The Return Of The Fam Trip
Want to know a creative way to spark inquiries and motivate clients to stop dreaming and lock in upcoming trips? Consider highlighting some of the special experiences and features that await on future vacations while going live on location from an idyllic Caribbean destination. That’s exactly what Clementina Iannuzzi of Dream Adventures with TTAND did while attending Sandals Resorts’ first Canadian FAM trip this week in Ocho Rios, Jamaica, and within the hour she already fielded promising requests for bookings. “The live on my Facebook page was very successful,” Iannuzzi...