Destinations
Sustainability Is At The Core For FCM
FCM has partnered with South Pole to launch a new global carbon offsetting program. In addition, FCM has announced that it will offset all staff travel worldwide once pandemic restrictions allow employees to travel for business purposes again. This step will also be backdated to 2019. The South Pole partnership will allow FCM to support multinational clients in setting up a net zero solution to naturalize the carbon impact of their business travel and will make a significant difference in helping them meet their sustainability goals. It enables clients to offset against global...
St. Kitts & Nevis Updates Travel Advisory
St. Kitts & Nevis has extended its travel advisory for travellers arriving from the U.K., Brazil, India and South Africa until June 12, 2021. Travellers from those destinations are advised not to travel to St. Kitts & Nevis at this time as entry into the Federation will be denied. Citizens and Residents of St. Kitts & Nevis who are arriving from any of these countries must process their travel request through the online platform at www.knatravelform.kn and will be required to quarantine for 14 days upon arrival, even if they have been fully vaccinated for two weeks or...
It’s Time To Reunite
In a newly launched campaign, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is calling on governments around the world to restart international travel and enable the world to ‘Reunite’ once again. After more than a year of lockdowns around the world due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the new campaign showcase the importance international travel has on individuals and businesses. As well, it will encourage travellers to share with the world, the positive impact travel makes to their lives and mental well-being. Through its social media channels, ‘Reunite’ will urge people from...
Inspiring Canadians To Explore Their Own Backyard
For those looking to take an RV adventure this year, Canadians can now follow in the footsteps of Canada's own adventure guide and Amazing Race Canada host, Jon Montgomery, who has partnered with Go RVing Canada to launch his exclusive RV trip guides just in time for summer. Go RVing Canada has now released four RV trip guides curated by Jon Montgomery, featuring his favourite destinations from past cross-country adventures. Chris Mahony, president of Go RVing Canada, said: “Now more than ever, Canadians want to explore what our own backyard has to offer, and RV travel is one of...
Last Chance to Register for Oasis Hotels Webinar
Baxter Media is sending out a last call for agents to attend a webinar with Oasis Hotels & Resorts tomorrow, June 8, at 2 p.m. (EST). Register now for your chance to win one of two prizes: A 3-night 4-day all-inclusive stay in a Grand Ocean View room at Grand Oasis Palm, or a Pyramid Ocean View room at The Pyramid at Grand Oasis. Pam Bassett, Business Development Manager (Canada), will cover all COVID-19 initiatives (including their on-site testing, flexible cancellation policy, and health & safety protocols), resort inclusions and key selling points, and unique benefits...
Sunny Days Ahead
Looking ahead to the recovery of the region, Pablo Torres, the president of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA), points to the past. “We need to be inspired by our own resiliency — looking to places like Anguilla, Saint Martin, Cancun, the Virgin Islands, The Bahamas — those global destinations struck with natural disrupters over the past 10 years, which bounced back quickly and better,” he said. “We always come back and we always come back better than in the past. Today. there is much to be hopeful about.” Prior to the pandemic, the Caribbean was in the...
Royal Caribbean Reveals Plans For Florida, Texas Sailings
As it gears up for its upcoming return to Alaska, Royal Caribbean International has now announced that six of its ships will begin sailing from major U.S. cruise ports in Florida and Texas in July and August. The summer begins with the Freedom of the Seas setting sail on a Fourth of July weekend itinerary that departs from Miami on July 2. And by the end of August, 12 of Royal Caribbean’s ships will be sailing across the Bahamas, Caribbean, Alaska and Europe. Royal Caribbean’s full summer line up is as follows: Freedom of the Seas – 3- and 4-night Bahamas and Perfect...
Change Of Date For Tianguis 2021
Make a note in your calendar, the dates for Tianguis Turístico México 2021 are being changed to Nov. 16 to Nov. 19. The change was announced by Mexico’s Secretary of Tourism, Miguel Torruco Marqués and the Governor of Yucatán, Mauricio Vila Dosal, who indicated that the change was made following a review of the announced dates and with the show’s success in mind. It also follows the suggestions and requests of several organizations from the private sector and the international tourism industry, indicating that a date change would make their presence more feasible at the...