Destinations
Carnival Picks Discover The World In Argentina, Brazil
Carnival Cruise Line has named Discover the World as its new General Sales Agent (GSA) in two key Latin American markets, including Argentina and Brazil. The appointment was effective March 15 and Adolfo Perez, Senior Vice President – Global Sales and Trade Marketing for Carnival Cruise Line, said: “We are very pleased to launch this new partnership in Argentina and Brazil with Discover the World, which offers wide-ranging technological capabilities to support their impressive marketing and digital media platforms. We’re looking forward to working with the team at Discover the...
Not A Pretty Picture
As the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to pummel global tourism in 2021, the UNWTO reports that there was an 87% fall in international tourist arrivals in January, compared to 2020. And the UNWTO remains ‘cautious in its outlook for the rest of the year, while continuing to call for stronger coordination on travel protocols between countries to ensure the safe restart of tourism and avoid another year of massive losses for the sector. Following a difficult end to 2020, global tourism suffered further setbacks in the beginning of the year as countries...
Dominica Launches Work In Nature Program
Dominica has launched its extended-stay visa program, Work in Nature (WIN), which provides the opportunity to work remotely for up to 18 months on the island. The WIN program is targeted at remote workers, digital nomads, academics, families, and persons on sabbaticals who are seeking a healthier work-life balance that Dominica can offer them. The island offers high-speed internet and technology services, modern health care facilities, educational options for families, and opportunities for impact volunteer programs with NGOs and private sector entities. These make Dominica the...
Balint Joins Tourism Ireland
Ernie Balint has joined the team at Tourism Ireland as the new Trade Promotions and CRM Executive in Canada. Balint’s main focus will involve planning and implementing a targeted program of trade marketing activities with key Canadian travel partners, tour operators and airlines, and managing strategic digital communications - key to the development of new recovery strategies and activation of innovative plans to re-start tourism from Canada to the island of Ireland. Sandra Moffatt, Manager, Canada, said: “We are delighted to have Ernie join the Tourism Ireland team. As an...
Wrestling With The Issues
Those eager to kickstart this country's tourist trade must do more than convince potential tourists that it's once again safe to hit the road, a March 30 TIAC webinar was told. Joe Naaman of consulting firm Twenty31 wondered how those in tourism can “unscare” people who may be nervous that it's safe to again explore this country but also cautioned that those who do vacation in Canada must be received well on their vacations. Those in the hospitality trade must “make sure people (in hosting communities) are enthusiastic about tourism and are welcoming to visitors,” he...
Scull Named GM Canada For DWHSA
Liz Scull has been named general manager in Canada for the Destination Wedding & Honeymoon Specialists Association (DWHSA). Scull will be responsible for building DWHSA's membership in Canada and providing romance travel training programs for Canadian travel advisors. Currently, 15% of the association's members reside and work in Canada. Scull began her career in the Canadian travel industry working in the product and marketing departments at various tour operators. She moved to Ensemble Travel Group as marketing manager in 2010 and grew its DestinationVows program by...
Royal Caribbean Set For Summer UK Sailings
Royal Caribbean International is returning to the United Kingdom this summer, announcing that Anthem of the Seas will begin sailing from Southampton, England as early as July 7. It will offer a combination of 4-night Ocean Getaways in early July and 5- to 8-night British Isles cruises, starting July 15, that feature visits to destinations such as Liverpool, England, Kirkwall in Scotland and Belfast, Northern Ireland. Plus, in recognition of the tremendous efforts of the emergency services, National Health Service (NHS), social care sector and armed forces over the last year, Royal...
The Future Of The Industry Is Bright
Students are as excited as ever to be graduating from travel, tourism, and hospitality programs across Canada - and their enthusiasm couldn't come at a better time. With the 2021 season of the Baxter Student Ambassador Program (BSAP) well underway, our multi-platform audience can look forward to meeting the next group of Baxter Ambassadors in our special Travel Courier feature on May 6. The issue will include profiles on each of the winning Ambassadors; an exclusive keynote video presentation by Bruce Poon Tip of G Adventures to inspire the next generation of travel industry...