Destinations
ITAC Named Official Host Of RVC+ 2021
The Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada – in partnership with Destination Canada (DC) and the Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) – will be the official host of the Rendez-vous Canada+ (RVC+) 2021 Event, set to take place from May 17 to May 20, 2021. For the past five years, ITAC has been working with its members and partners to offer an Indigenous pavilion during the RVC trade show, helping export-ready Indigenous tourism operators shine in the international tourism landscape and demonstrating the richness of Indigenous culture across the country. This year,...
Australia, New Zealand Launch Trans-Tasman Bubble
Australia and New Zealand launched a two-way, quarantine travel bubble today (April 19) Australia’s Prime Minister Scott Morrison observed: “Today’s milestone is a win-win for Australians and New Zealanders, boosting our economies while keeping our people safe and just in time for ANZAC Day.” Prime Minister Morrison observed that: “Both countries have done a remarkable job in protecting our communities from COVID and two-way flights are an important step in our road out.” New Zealand’s Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern said: “It is truly exciting to start...
TICO Looking For CIAC Nominations
The Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO) is looking for nominations – from consumers and from the travel industry – to form a new advisory committee reporting to TICO’s Board of Directors (Board). The Consumer and Industry Advisory Committee (CIAC) will provide advice on proposed new initiatives, broad policy matters, innovation and/or other changes that impact the travel marketplace, whether leisure or business focused. TICO’s board has recently approved a Terms of Reference for the CIAC and they are available at...
Martinique Ready To Welcome The World, Virtually
The Martinique Tourism Authority is gearing up to welcome the international travel trade to the Martinique Travel Show that is set for May 18 to May 20. The welcome will be virtual, of course, with the event being attended by tour operators, travel agents and other members of the international travel trade. There will be one-on-one meetings for delegates and exhibitors; the ability to create personal avatars for in-person meetings or drop-ins at virtual booths; and there will be a chance to visit four virtual worlds. About 50 exhibitors are expected to participate at the...
Opportunity Awaits The Atlantic Provinces
The Atlantic provinces should look across the ocean when seeking ways to attract more foreign visitors, a Thursday McGill University webinar on tourism in that part of the country was told. Webinar viewers were told that Canada hosted over 22 million foreign tourists in 2019 but only a relatively small percentage -- around 1.5 million -- of them visited the Atlantic provinces. "The numbers seem a little bit low," said Gavin Eccles, a Lisbon-based tourism and aviation consultant, who noted there was a time when those visiting Spain overwhelmingly headed for its beaches, largely...
Uniglobe Carefree Launches New Host Agency
Uniglobe Carefree Travel is entering the host agency business, following its recent acquisition of Uniglobe LGI Travel and through the launch of its new division, Carefree Connections. Carefree Connections is a full-service host agency designed to provide independent travel advisors and agencies with the model, systems, and support to succeed in today’s challenging travel environment. The Carefree Connections program offers a tailored approach to deliver value in technology & automation, training, support & care, revenue, accounting, marketing and more. This enables...
Agents Can Win In Cuba Photo Contest
The Cuba Tourist Board is celebrating Travel Agent’s Day and honoring the hard work and dedication of the Canadian travel advisors with a photo contest. Lessner Gomez, director of the Cuba Tourist Board in Toronto, is inviting all Canadian travel advisors to share their favorite memories of Cuba and enter a photography contest for a chance to win a trip to Cuba and other amazing prizes courtesy of Iberostar Hotels and the Gaviota Group. “To pay tribute to our travel partners for their continued support we are organizing this exciting competition. There is no better time to go...
Anguilla Updates Visitors On Protocols
Anguilla has updated its COVID-19 Exit Strategy with changes including a series of revised entry protocols, some of which will become effective immediately, while others will be introduced in phases over the coming months. The island’s Minister of Tourism, Haydn Hughes explained: “We recognize that the widespread distribution and administration of vaccine programs in our major source markets as well as here in Anguilla have profound implications for our tourism industry.” The Minister continued: “As more people become vaccinated, and new infections begin to plateau, we...