Destinations
Change Of Plans
Responding to a query from Press Today about separate line-ups for vaccinated and unvaccinated passengers arriving at Toronto Pearson airport, a spokesperson for the airport indicated that that plan was no longer in effect. In its response, the airport said that: “As Government of Canada travel restrictions ease in a health-focused and measured way, Toronto Pearson is committed to testing measures that will prioritize passenger and employee health while also resulting in efficiencies in the airport journey.” The statement continued: “Toronto Pearson, in collaboration with...
Recovery For Canada Is All About Adventure
Noting that the reopening of the Canada-US border marks a pivotal point in the country’s tourism recovery and GlobalData says that one way for Canada to regain lost US expenditure in 2020 is by promoting adventure experiences. The data and analytics company points out that the US is the primary source market for Canada. Pre-pandemic, Canada received 15.1 million US tourists in 2019, which accounted for 68% of its total international arrivals. Last year saw arrivals from the US decline by 86.1% year-on-year (YoY), demonstrating the importance of the border reopening. Johanna...
ACV Unveils Winter Sun From Ontario, The Maritimes
Air Canada Vacations has unveiled its new lineup of winter 2021-2022 flights that includes the addition of new flights and a full flying program in Ontario and the Maritimes, resuming service to almost 100% of its pre-pandemic destinations. The tour operator is also introducing an all-new nonstop route from Toronto to Exuma, Bahamas. This winter, travellers from Toronto, Ottawa and Halifax will be able to access nonstop flights to a range of popular sun destinations and connections to additional destinations in Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America. Nino Montagnese, Vice...
A Not To Be Missed Event And Press Today Was There
Talk about the travel industry leading by example ... Last Thursday evening (July 22), Press Today had a chance to join many prominent Toronto-based travel industry officials at a get-together at Toronto's Mimico Cruising Club. It was a gathering that Pat Probert of Bob Family Travel was quick to point out required those attending to be vaccinated against coronavirus. Vaccinations are seen as critical for a travel industry rebound, with Probert telling those on hand that they had set a great example for others with a stake in tourism. “No vaxs, no tracks,” Probert...
Reversing The Slide
There is guarded optimism in the Caribbean as there is increasing evidence in the marketplace that pent-up demand is roaring back much earlier and at a much quicker pace than forecasters had predicted. The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) is also encouraged by the data from its member countries, who have worked tirelessly to contain the coronavirus and reopen their economies. On the surface, a 60% decline in the first quarter of 2021 -- compared to the same period last year – might not seem encouraging, but a closer examination suggests that the Caribbean is beginning to...
Meet The Happy Couple
Having earned a reputation as “Jeweler to the Stars,” it’s safe to say Neil Lane has been part of a lot of weddings. Known around the world as the engagement ring designer who comes equipped with dazzling creations ahead of the dramatic final rose ceremonies on The Bachelor, Lane has also created pieces for the likes of Ellen DeGeneres, Emily Blunt, Reese Witherspoon, Miley Cyrus and Jennifer Lopez. “I’ve been to a gazillion weddings,” Lane tells Travel Courier. “You get involved with the clients, the couples and it gets very personal. That’s how I got into the...
Demand High For Rainbow Registered Program
Canada’s LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC) reports that 50 Canadian businesses have already signed up to become the first-ever Rainbow Registered accredited companies, only one month after the program launched. The Rainbow Registered program is designed to help consumers and prospective employees more easily identify LGBT+ friendly businesses across Canada. The program launched at a time when Canadian consumers are demanding businesses step up efforts on inclusivity. Major organizations like the W Toronto Hotel, Tourism Kingston and Medlior Health Outcomes Research are among the...
Canada Makes The Right Call
The U.S. Travel Association is urging the Biden Administration to pick a date for the reopening of the Canada-US border and put a plan in place to achieve that goal as quickly as possible. USTA’s executive vice president of public affairs and policy, Tori Emerson Barnes issued the call after the US extended border restrictions on Mexico and Canada through August 21: Said Emerson Barnes: “Every day that our borders remain closed further delays our industry’s recovery, causing greater damage to the millions of Americans whose livelihoods depend on travel. The continued closure...