Destinations
Bonaire Picks Mercera As Its New Director For Tourism
Miles Mercera has been named the new Director of Tourism Corporation Bonaire. His appointment is effective immediately. Mercera brings decades of experience in the global hospitality and tourism industry to his new role, having led programs in both the private and public sector, focusing on business strategy, marketing, and brand and destination development. Said Mercera: “It is a privilege to work alongside industry partners to continue to not only build on Bonaire’s reputation as a pristine, eco-conscious and welcoming destination, but to also enhance that image by showcasing...
Know Before You Go
Quarantine restrictions for fully vaccinated Canadians have been relaxed and many Canadians are eager to travel, however, Orion Travel Insurance reminds travellers, that a Level 3 Global Affairs travel advisory remains in effect, and Canadians need to understand the ongoing uncertainty associated with international travel. Kellee Irwin, Vice President, Orion Travel Insurance, points out that: “Entry requirements can vary by destination whether it be a different province, state or country. Travellers need to monitor those requirements closely and be prepared to carry additional...
Oystin Partners, Strataconnex Forge Strategic Partnership
Oystin Partners and Strataconnex are joining forces to bundle unparalleled full service global expertise in airline distribution strategy and negotiation support. With over 120 GDS contract negotiations for carriers of all sizes and on all continents, the combined unrivaled expertise and wealth of prior work will ensure airlines can avail themselves of the best-in-class experience base. Oystin Partners will expand its full set of strategy development, evaluations, quantification, and negotiation preparation services with the addition of Marc Rosenberg (Strataconnex) to the existing...
ACTA Warns: Agencies Will Fail Without Federal Supports
ACTA is warning the federal government that many travel agencies and independent travel agents could fail now that federal supports are being aggressively wound down this month. The association has been lobbying extensively for continued support for the travel sector, given that borders are still closed and travel advisories remain – and there is no clear plan for re-opening. There has been no agreement from the government to extend support to the sector, even with a provision in the budget for some support to be extended to November. Wendy Paradis, ACTA president, said: “We...
Finder’s Finds Canadians Ready To Travel This Summer
As restrictions ease, travel plans are on the rise in Canada, with 22% of Canadian adults planning to take at least one trip in the next three months, up from 17% a month ago, according to Finder’s Travel Index. In fact, in the past five months the appetite for travel by Canadians has been inching higher with Finder’s February and March Travel Index reporting that roughly 13% of Canadians planned to travel in the coming three months. By May, that number rose to around 17% and now sits at 22% following the June survey. Canadians are most interested in travelling domestically,...
Now Is Not The Time To Turn Off The Tap
A coalition lobbying government on behalf of this country's struggling tourism trade is calling on Ottawa to continue to make the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy and Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy available to those in the travel sector. The Coalition of Hardest Hit Businesses says tourism has been “devastated” by the coronavirus pandemic and resulting public health restrictions, border closures, travel bans, and the loss of international and domestic traveller. The coalition says it understands safety measures were necessary given the nature of the pandemic but adds that CEWS and...
Jamaica Celebrates The Return Of The Canadians
Jamaica was celebrating last weekend as government and tourism industry officials gathered at Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay to welcome back Canadian visitors arriving on Air Canada’s first Dreamliner flight into the destination after a six-month hiatus. Two hundred passengers and crew members on flight AC 982 from Toronto were greeted with a water salute on the tarmac and a lively reception upon arrival in the terminal. Travellers received a warm island welcome and met with official representatives Nadine Spence, Area Chair of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association...
No Trouble On The Tracks
Despite conflicting reports, travel agents can book Rocky Mountaineer’s Canadian Resident offer, but to do that they have to book it through the rail company’s call centre. Nicole Ford, director, communications & stakeholder relations for Rocky Mountaineer confirmed that to Press Today, following industry reaction to an article that appeared in the Globe & Mail indicating that the offer had to be booked directly with Rocky Mountaineer and that bookings through travel agents were not eligible. “I appreciate you reaching out to clarify,” Ford told PT, continuing:...