Destinations
Sunwing Transforming Its Digital Presence
Sunwing has launched its re-platform for Sunwing.ca as part of its ongoing commitment to offering frictionless vacation experiences. The tour operator has used the past year as an opportunity to reimagine and transform its digital technology, and the website re-platform is just one of numerous technological advancements that will help elevate the customer and agent experience. The re-platform of the site took several months to complete and provides a faster and more dynamic digital experience from start to finish. Samantha Taylor, Chief Marketing Officer of Sunwing Travel Group,...
UNWTO, IATA Collaborate On Destination Tracker
In preparation for the restart of international travel, the UNWTO and IATA have unveiled details of a Destination Tracker. The new tracker is part the joint efforts of both organizations and has been developed to boost confidence and accelerate recovery of the tourism sector when borders reopen. The UNWTO-IATA Destination Tracker is a new free online tool for governments to provide information on COVID-19 requirements for travel and the measures in place at the destination. Available through the websites of both organizations, the tool provides information on: COVID-19...
Wasn’t That A Party? But No More
In the post-pandemic world of travel, GlobalData says that party package holidays may suffer as young generations turn to adventure holidays. Even before the pandemic arrived, GlobalData reports that party package holidays were in decline, both in terms of demand and supply. And it notes that fears of infection and the process of organizing group travel will further delay recovery, pointing out that it is likely that demand will never fully return as both individuals and destinations are drifting away from this party concept. Johanna Bonhill-Smith, travel & tourism analyst at...
Humaniti Set To Make Its Debut In Montreal
In June, Humaniti Hotel, Autograph Collection will make its debut in Montreal. It will be one of the first luxury hotels to open in Canada since the start of the pandemic, standing as an important symbol of confident optimism for the future of Canadian tourism. The 193-room hotel is part of the newly constructed Humaniti Montreal, a European-inspired, mixed-use development is the city’s first Smart Vertical Community. It’s a fully-connected environment combines retail, residential living, commercial office space, with the new hotel concept. Humaniti is located in the heart of...
Get (Travel) Revenge
As the travel industry begins to start up after essentially 13 months on pause, many travel advisors are witnessing another turning point with the resurgence of bookings and inquiries. Travel Courier caught up with several members of the trade to understand why they are optimistic about the future, get the scoop on some of their forward-thinking strategies, learn about their shift to charging professional fees and how they’re priming up for revenge travel. Hear from Ashley Doell, a travel consultant with TPI, Lindsay Schile with CM Travel, and Air Canada’s Executive Vice...
This Video Tells The Pandemic Stories Of Indigenous Tourism
As it continues to urge the federal government to make significant changes to its 2021 Budget before the vote on its passage happens on Monday (April 26), the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC) told Press Today that it is also advocating for the Indigenous tourism sector to be recognized as a separate entity with direct funding and Indigenous-led solutions, so that one of this country’s greatest assets is protected. Reacting to the budget, ITAC president and CEO, Keith Henry said that: “Because of systemic racism and limited access to vital resources, Indigenous People...
Sunwing Back In London In 2021-2022
Sunwing will be returning to London International Airport for the 2021-2022 season, beginning Dec. 15, 2021 until April 20, 2022, with weekly flights to Cancun, Punta Cana and Varadero. Andrew Dawson, president of tour operations for Sunwing Travel Group, said: “We’re delighted to be returning to London International Airport for the 15th year. Now more than ever, our customers value the ease and convenience of being able to depart from their regional airport, and we’re pleased to be offering London residents frictionless vacation experiences under our wing.” The flight...
Stay Home, Bend The Curve
Four British Columbia tourism industry groups have joined the province’s tourism ministry and are urging British Columbians to stay local, “unless it is absolutely essential.” B.C.’s Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sports, Melanie Mark, along with Brenda Baptiste, chair, Indigenous Tourism BC; Walt Judas, CEO, Tourism Industry Association of BC; Ingrid Jarrett, president and CEO, BC Hotel Association; and Richard Porges, interim president and CEO, Destination BC write in a joint statement: “As the number of people with COVID-19 in B.C. continues to rise, we are...