Destinations
Canadians Favour Continued Support For Travel Businesses
A new survey conducted by Mainstreet Research on behalf of travel industry clients revealed that 58.7% of Canadian voters support continued wage, rent and other subsidies for travel agent businesses. The survey examined the impacts of COVID-19 on travel plans and what voters want to ensure the security of Canada’s travel sector. ACTA president, Wendy Paradis said of the results: “We were pleased to see that voters of all political stripes and demographics support continued federal support to travel-related sectors, helping ensure a stable and competitive industry for the...
NCL Giving Joy, Celebrating The Exceptional
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has announced the 100 winners of its “Norwegian's Giving Joy” contest which recognizes extraordinary teachers across North America who bring joy to the classroom. The 100 educators won a seven-night cruise for two and have the flexibility to select a sailing through summer 2023 on voyages embarking from U.S. and Canadian ports. To enhance the prize and reward students as well, the company is awarding the Grand Prize winner a $25,000 donation for his or her school, while the second and third place winners will receive a $15,000 and $10,000 donation...
A Significant, Direct Commitment
The Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC) is pleased with this week’s announcement that the Canadian government is investing a minimum of $50 million from the Tourism Relief Fund (TRF) in Indigenous tourism projects. ITAC president and CEO, Keith Henry said that: “The Government of Canada demonstrated their commitment to the importance of investing in Indigenous tourism in Canada.” Henry continued: “This is a very significant direct commitment for Indigenous tourism businesses, Indigenous Tourism Provincial/Territorial Partners and the Indigenous Tourism...
A Serious Delay
Following reports of vacationers being refused entry into destinations because, while they were vaccinated, they had not received an approved vaccine for the country they were about to visit, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is warning that the restart of international travel could be seriously delayed without worldwide reciprocal recognition of all approved COVID-19 vaccines. The global tourism body issued its warning following concerns tourists face being turned away at the borders because countries don’t have a common list internationally recognized and approved...
Mundo Maya Invites Trade To Discover Mayan World
Mundo Maya – which includes Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador, and Honduras – is preparing to host a virtual trade event that will offer the international travel trade an opportunity to set up meetings with entrepreneurs of the Mundo Maya in a span of three days, from July 27 to 29, 2021. Participants will be able to pre-register for 15 minute appointments with exhibitors as well as request last-minute meetings during the event. In addition, they will have the opportunity to listen to the tourism ministries of the Mundo Maya member countries share updated protocols and...
Vaccine Certification Is The Question Of The Day
At an event in Nova Scotia yesterday (July 13), Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was asked the following question: “Some provinces have started to move towards vaccine passports, others don’t want to us them, but is there not a place for a federal vaccine passport that is standardized so provinces or businesses or any event that may want to use them has a standard known system, that they could use voluntarily.” Responding to the question, Prime Minister Trudeau said: “That’s a very good question and from the beginning of this pandemic we’ve worked hand-in-hand with the...
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...