Destinations
Airbnb, CTO Collaborate To Promote Tourism In 2021
Airbnb is partnering with the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) as part of its global efforts to work with governments and tourism agencies to support responsible travel and local economic growth. The partnership with CTO, will see Airbnb working to promote CTO member countries across Airbnb's vast global community. The collaboration is designed to amplify the Caribbean's recovery from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic by promoting safe, responsible travel to the region. As part of the partnership, Airbnb is launching a marketing campaign that includes the rollout of a...
Europe Looks To Travel Again In Summer Of 2021
More than 60 travel and tourism organizations are now expressing strong support for the European Commission’s Digital Green Certificate initiative and calling for swift implementation of the proposal in time for the 2021 summer travel season. The European Tourism Manifesto alliance, a group of more than 60 public and private travel and tourism organizations and the voice of the sector in Europe, strongly welcomes the European Commission’s proposal to introduce a common, interoperable and mutually-recognized Digital Green Certificate. This digital proof that a person has been...
Ontario Waterpark Operators Ready To Open In 2021
Waterpark operators across Ontario are ready to open this summer. Keith Simmonds, general manager of Great Wolf Lodge in Niagara Falls and a member of the Waterparks of Ontario Coalition, explains that: “We have been working hard with the province to create safe re-opening plans and appreciate the efforts from the Ministry of Tourism to be our partner towards making sure we have a 2021 season.” But Simmonds points out that: “We are at a critical point right now. Having been closed for more than a year, we will need three months to prepare for the summer weather -- to get the...
WTTC Hails EC’s Plan For Digital Green Certificate
The European Commission’s plan for a digital green certificate that would help with the recovery of the travel and tourism industry in the European Union is being praised by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). The council’s president and CEO, Gloria Guevara said: “The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and its members say the proposal from the European Commission, which would see all EU member states adopt the Digital Green Certificate, is a major step towards the recovery of travel and tourism in the region.” Guevara observed that: “The introduction of...
HAL Pauses June Roundtrip Alaska Sailings From Seattle
Holland America Line is extending its pause of cruise operations to now include all June 2021 roundtrip sailings to Alaska from Seattle, Washington. This includes six cruises on Eurodam and Oosterdam with a call at Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. However, the cruise line also indicated that at this time, Alaska cruises sailing roundtrip from Seattle departing in July and onward have not been cancelled. Following the earlier Canadian Transport Ministry Interim Order that closed Canadian ports to passenger vessels, discussions continue with Canadian and United States...
Visit Toulouse Today On Facebook Live
Atout France Canada and Toulouse Tourism are inviting tourism professionals and consumers to a springtime stroll through the Occitania’s capital, aka the Pink City, with TV host Jean-Michel Dufaux, during a Facebook Live today, March 17 at 12:30 pm EDT. Jean-Michel Dufaux details with passion on his blog Siège Hublot and in his travel reports on television the world’s most beautiful places to visit, but this week, all eyes are on France and the vibrant city of Toulouse. Dufaux will join Marine Brunet-Modeste, International Promotion Officer for Toulouse Tourism for a fun...
Green With Envy
Last Wednesday, Baxter Media and Tourism Ireland jointly hosted a webinar for Canadian travel agents, travel consultants and tour operators. Starting off the webinar was an introductory presentation by Sandra Moffatt, Manager with Tourism Ireland, who discussed the island of Ireland and the upcoming festivities surrounding St. Patrick's Day as well as some unmissable attractions that agents can tell their clients about. This was followed up with presentations by Tracey Flinter, General Manager of the Pearse Lyons Distillery, Eugene Garrihy of Dublin Bay Cruises, Niall...
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day With Tourism Ireland
Tourism Ireland has been celebrating St. Patrick’s Day this week with a host of exciting initiatives and keep Ireland top of mind during this spotlight opportunity. In rolling out its St Patrick’s Day activations, Tourism Ireland aims to bring some positivity, hope and some fun to the almost 5 million Canadians who claim links to the island of Ireland and invites everybody across Canada to join in on the celebrations. At a time when people cannot travel, Tourism Ireland wants to shine a ‘green light’ in various ways to provide a sense of connection to Ireland and remind...