Destinations
Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours Set To Celebrate 30th Season
Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours will mark a significant milestone in 2021, celebrating its 30th season taking passengers on rides through the whitewater of the Niagara River. After being closed for several months due to COVID-19 restrictions, the company is excited to welcome guests back on board, and celebrate the significance of 30 years of business in the Niagara region. John Kinney, president of Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours, said: “This is a really big year for us,” “Aside from celebrating three decades of business, this summer marks our re-opening as restrictions ease and we can...
TIAO ‘Delighted’ With Border Changes
In a message to its members, the Tourism Industry Association of Ontario (TIAO) notes that: “After months of campaigning for the Federal Government to announce it's plans on when and how it would re-open the border, I am delighted to be able to share with you the news on when fully vaccinated visitors, first from the United States and then other international visitors, will be able to cross the border. Canada will open the border to fully vaccinated Americans and permanent residents of the U.S. for non-essential travel on August 9. The Canadian government is also eliminating...
Canada Set To Open Border To Fully Vaccinated Travellers
Canada will reopen its border to fully vaccinated travellers from the United States beginning at 12:01 am on Aug. 9. Noting that this is “a first step,” the Canadian government said in an announcement today that it will allow entry to American citizens and permanent residents, who are currently residing in the United States, and have been fully vaccinated at least 14 days prior to entering Canada for non-essential travel on that date. On Sept. 7, 2021 -- provided that the domestic epidemiological situation remains favourable -- the government also announced that it intends to...
TICO Lays Charges
On June 16, 2021, the Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO) charged Brian M. McKinlay with one (1) count of operating as a travel agent without being registered. It is alleged that McKinlay operated under the names of Meridien Holdings Inc./Meridien Cottages without being registered with TICO between June 2020 and April 2021. McKinlay will appear in court at 440 Kent Street West, Lindsay, Ontario on July 27, 2021, at 1:30pm. Go to www.tico.ca for...
Tourism Fiji Picks Brent Hill As New CEO
Tourism Fiji has named Brent Hill as its new Chief Executive Officer. Hill, who most recently was the Executive Director of Marketing for the South Australian Tourism Commission, brings over 16 years of experience in tourism and digital marketing, advertising, branding, communications, campaign, and executive strategy to Fiji’s National Tourism Office. He replaces former CEO Matt Stoeckel, whose tenure ended in December 2020. Commenting on Hill’s appointment, Tourism Fiji Chairman, Andre Viljoen said: “We’re delighted to welcome someone of Brent’s caliber to this...
Agents Share Their Thoughts On Fams And When They’ll Be Ready To Travel Again
After the annual TTAND conference was rescheduled multiple times due to the pandemic, Arlene Gibbons has her sights set on travelling to Jamaica at the end of October as it looks promising that the event will proceed as planned this time. “I love Jamaica, it’s one of my favourite islands and it will be great to connect with my peers from coast to coast as well as our supplier friends,” Gibbons, who is based in Mount Pearl, Newfoundland, tells Travel Courier. “We were originally to travel April 2020, then it moved to April 2021 and we are all set to travel in October.” Now...
Ireland Is Back And Canadians Are Welcome
Ireland is now welcoming back visitors from Canada who have valid proof of vaccination. And for those who are fully vaccinated, no travel-related testing or quarantine will be necessary. The welcome mat for Canadians is being rolled out by none other than Tourism Ireland CEO, Niall Gibbons. Gibbons writes: “I hope that you, your teams, and your families are all doing well during this ongoing period of uncertainty for the tourism and travel industry across the world. Today, I’m pleased to confirm that from July 19th Ireland will be welcoming visitors from Canada who have valid...
Become A Master With MSC Cruises
MSC Cruises has launched a comprehensive e-learning platform for Canadian travel agents called MSC Masters, a digital program to provide information about the cruise line’s products, ships and sailing itineraries. As well, the program aims to broaden MSC’s distribution channel by raising interest from travel agencies who are not yet familiar with MSC Cruises. Agents who enrol in the program will progressively earn rewards to eventually become an MSC Cruises Master. As an additional incentive for agents MSC Cruises, where permissible, will draw 10 $200 or 20 $100 gift cards for...