Destinations
Sunwing Survey Finds Canadians Ready To Travel
As Canadians across the country continue to get vaccinated and borders beginning to reopen, a new survey commissioned by Sunwing makes it abundantly clear that there’s a pent-up demand for travel. Results indicate that over half (58%) of Canadians plan on returning to travel in the next 12 months, with over two-thirds (68%) of those respondents indicating they are interested in an all-inclusive vacation. The survey also revealed that 57% of Canadians -- with at least one dose of the vaccine -- intend on travelling this upcoming holiday season. The survey was conducted by...
TICO Gets A Conviction
After being charged by the Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO), Moose Travel Company Ltd. has been convicted of selling travel services without registration. On July 23, 2021, Moose Travel Company Ltd. pleaded guilty to selling travel services without registration between July 2018 and May 2019 in contravention of the Travel Industry Act, 2002. A fine of $5,500 plus a Victim Fine Surcharge was imposed. Go to www.tico.ca for...
Set Yourself Apart In Los Cabos
Los Cabos Tourism Board is wooing visitors back with a new marketing campaign that highlights the destination’s safety protocols designed to make travellers feel at ease when they visit. Rodrigo Esponda, Managing Director of Los Cabos Tourism Board, said that: “In Los Cabos, we thread our safety-first approach through everything we do, which is critical in providing the safest way to get away. This is important as travellers are looking for safe destinations that have properly implemented health and safety protocols at every step. As Mexico's top luxury destination, we are...
CBSA Employees Give Union A Strike Mandate
The union representing over 8,500 unionized staff with the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has been given an overwhelming strike mandate by its members, throwing into question the federal government’s plans for a smooth reopening of the Canada-U.S. border this summer as a federal election looms. Strike action could begin as soon as Aug. 6, 2021. The members of the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and the Customs and Immigration Union (CIU) have been without a contract for over three years and they’re seeking better protections against a toxic workplace culture at...
A Framework For Stewardship From WTTC
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) released a new report outlining how destinations can grow responsibly, using the Destination Stewardship model. The report was launched in partnership with the Travel Foundation and the European Tourism Futures Institute (ETFI) at NHL Stenden University, in the Netherlands. ‘Towards Destination Stewardship: Achieving Destination Stewardship through scenarios & a Governance Diagnostics framework’ lays out how destinations can balance the needs of visitors and residents, with the involvement of both the public and private...
Mixing It Up In Antigua & Barbuda
Antigua & Barbuda’s National COVID-19 Vaccination Technical Working Group has approved the mixing of the AstraZeneca vaccine with either Moderna or Pfizer vaccines, or the mixing of a Moderna and a Pfizer vaccine. As a result, the Ministry of Health & the Environment says that visitors who have had mixed doses of vaccines as noted, will be able to enter the country. Antigua & Barbuda are already welcoming fully vaccinated travellers who have received both doses of a World Health Organization (WHO) approved 2-dose COVID-19 vaccine. Colin James, CEO of the Antigua...
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...