Destinations
A Brand New Myrtle Beach
Visit Myrtle Beach is driving economic recovery along the Grand Strand with a new brand and marketing campaign. The refreshed brand, The Beach, and corresponding marketing campaign, “You Belong At The Beach,” are designed to drive safe and responsible travel with new and repeat visitors along the destination’s 60 miles of pristine Atlantic coastline as well as instill a greater sense of community pride among residents. The Beach brand positioning comes as Visit Myrtle Beach sought to further strengthen the destination’s highly successful marketing programs. Extensive visitor,...
Rocky Mountaineer Is Back On Track
While it was forced to suspend its entire 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Rocky Mountaineer is back and, as you can imagine, is delighted to be able to get back to doing what they do best, which is welcoming guests on its trains. This month, Rocky Mountaineer will be operating a reduced schedule as it ramps up operations to offer the full schedule in August. With domestic travel expected to recover first, Rocky Mountaineer is focusing on reaching more Canadians to encourage them to consider travelling with the rail company this summer and to that end, has a number of...
Costa Rica Updates Rules For Fully-Vaccinated Travellers
Beginning Aug. 1, 2021, tourists who have received two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine will no longer be required to show proof of their travel medical insurance policy to enter Costa Rica. People under the age of 18, as well as those who are fully vaccinated, can enter Costa Rica as tourists providing they have received their second dose of an approved vaccine at least 14 days prior to arrival in the country. Approved vaccines are; Moderna, Pfizer, AstraZeneca or Johnson & Johnson. Travellers will need to show proof of vaccine that includes the full name of the person, the date...
Explore Canada This Summer
Industry leaders from Newfoundland and Labrador, along with the Canadian Travel and Tourism Roundtable, came together yesterday to encourage Canadians -- and fully vaccinated international travellers -- to explore Canada this summer. With the summer travel season now well underway, local businesses across Newfoundland and Labrador are reiterating the importance of domestic travel to sustain the community. Cathy Duke, CEO at Destination St. John's, observed that: “As the oldest and most easterly city in North America, St. John's has long been a sought-after destination for...
The Cayman Islands Unveils Its Reopening Plan
The Cayman Islands will be taking an “intentional phased reopening approach” to welcome international tourists back to Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac, and Little Cayman safely. Minister for Tourism and Transport, Hon. Kenneth Bryan, explained that: “Since March 2020, the Cayman Islands has been deliberate in all efforts to protect our people and visitors; from rapid and widespread testing, investing in the Caymanian workforce and implementing a phased strategy to safely reopen our shores to luxury-seeking visitors, the health and safety of our community was paramount in all...
TIAC ‘Heartened’ By Launch Of Tourism Relief Fund
There was good news for the Canadian tourism industry yesterday (July 12) as Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages, launched $500-million in funding for the new Tourism Relief Fund. Eligible organizations can now submit applications to support the tourism sector prepare to welcome back domestic travellers and reposition Canada as a world-class destination. In making the announcement, Minister Joly said that: “Our government has been there for the tourism sector since the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis and today’s announcement is about adding...
St. Kitts & Nevis Reduces Restrictions
St. Kitts & Nevis has reduced the “Vacation in Place” period for fully vaccinated international air travellers from nine days to three days, with testing on day four and the ability to fully integrate into the Federation upon receipt of a negative test result. The announcement of the change was made by the country’s Prime Minister, the Hon. Timothy Harris and became effective on July 12, 2021. International borders remain open for travel by commercial air and sea vessels. As summer family travel is at its peak in July, the travel requirements for non-vaccinated children under...
Porter Set For Massive Fleet Expansion
Porter Airlines is extending its service to destinations throughout North America with the introduction of up to 80 state-of-the-art, fuel-efficient Embraer E195-E2 aircraft into its fleet. The aircraft have transcontinental range and will enter into service with Porter starting in the second half of 2022. Porter is Embraer’s North American launch customer for the E2. The total aircraft order is valued at up to US$5.82 billion at current list prices, with 30 firm commitments and 50 purchase right options. The aircraft are being acquired by Porter Aircraft Leasing Corp., a...