Destinations
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...
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...