Destinations
Experience Russia With Emerald Cruises In 2022
Emerald Cruises is offering two itineraries on the Volga River, between St. Petersburg and Moscow and for travellers who book the 2022 Russia sailing by Dec. 31, 2021, they’ll receive a choice of free, round trip air to Russia, or a savings of CDN$2,200 per couple off the cost of the sailing. The 11-day Imperial Charms of Russia river cruise onboard the chartered MS Nizhny Novgorod is priced from CDN$6,795. Emerald Cruises also offers a 12-day alternative of the above itinerary that is priced from CDN$7,195 CAD per person. For more, go to www.emeraldcruises.ca...
Definite Departures: Insight Celebrates Return To Travel
Insight Vacations is celebrating the return to travel with the launch of over 145+ Definite Departures beginning this July and August 2021; and featuring its popular itineraries in Europe, the Eastern Mediterranean and Egypt. These departures reflect destinations which are now welcoming Canadians including Italy, France and Iceland. Guests will enjoy stylish hand-picked hotels, authentic dining and unique Insight Experiences. They will have the assistance of a knowledgeable Travel Director who is committed to their well-being. Additionally, Insight’s tours now include a dedicated...
ITBC Research Reveals A Path To Success
Newly released research by Indigenous Tourism BC (ITBC) reveals significant growth in British Columbia’s Indigenous tourism industry. The multi-pronged initiative includes labour market research, labour strategy and a guide all focused on Indigenous tourism. The “Indigenous Tourism Labour Market Research: Roots to a Future Research Findings 2020-21,” the “BC Indigenous Tourism Strategic Plan,” and “Wise Ways: A Guide of Smart Practices to Attracting and Retaining Indigenous Talent” was a project originally launched in November 2019 in response to a critical labour...
American Airlines Celebrating 80 To Canada
American Airlines is celebrating 80 years of service to Canada. The airline’s first-ever international passenger flight operated from Buffalo, New York, to Toronto, Canada. The aircraft operating this historic flight was a Douglas DC-3 aircraft with 21 customers onboard. Eighty years later, and despite the toughest year on record for the aviation industry due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), Canada remains an integral part of American's international network. The carrier has provided critical service during the pandemic from four airports: Calgary (YYC), Montreal (YUL), Toronto...
Sailing Into The Comeback
“It’s a whole new world right now,” says Ealeen Wong, Director, Strategy and Business Development at Expedia Group. “The great news is with pent up demand for travel like never before people are eager to make up for missed moments.” In fact, the travel company is witnessing a surge of interest that’s translating into longer trips, booking upgrades and more diverse destinations across the board. “At Expedia Cruises, we’ve seen a shift towards higher spend per cabin and modern trips. In Q1 of this year we saw the average length of a booking jump up from nine to 11...
It’s Time For New York City
NYC & Company has launched the first phase of “It’s Time for New York City,” and is billing it as the largest-ever, multi-phased global tourism marketing and advertising campaign to promote New York City. The $30 million tourism recovery campaign is being rolled out as restrictions are lifted, more people are vaccinated and as travel resumes in the United States and beyond. The new investment is made possible through American Rescue Plan Act funds secured and awarded by U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer and Mayor Bill de Blasio. “It’s Time for New York...
Pent Up Demand Is There, But Industry Still Faces Hurdles
The president of TripCentral.ca is warning that there are still dark days ahead for a travel industry that's already been badly battered by the coronavirus pandemic. Richard Vanderlubbe told a recent Discover America Canada webinar that the federal government is preparing to wind down subsidies for businesses that have been struggling during the pandemic, subsidies many businesses say they've needed to stay afloat financially. The travel industry is “coming into a very ominous period,” Vanderlubbe said. Vanderlubbe also said that “there are a lot of good people leaving”...
Islands Of Tahiti Say Welcome Back To Canadians
The Islands of Tahiti has designated Canada as a Green Zone, meaning that Canadians are now being welcomed in the destination. And beginning July 5, Canadian travellers are exempt from quarantine to enter / re-enter Canada if vaccinated (though do need to test and upload their vaccination card to ArriveCAN app). The Islands of Tahiti’s requirements for vaccinated travellers include: * The registration receipt from the ETIS* platform (please complete this application 30-6 days prior to departure) * A negative laboratory RT-PCR test performed less than 72h before...