Destinations
Contiki Announces Possible Bridgerton-Inspired Trip
Dearest readers, are you burning to follow in the footsteps of Daphne and the Duke of Hastings? After Contiki asked its community if they would be interested in a Bridgerton-themed trip, the holiday provider for 18 to 35-year-olds was met with an overwhelming response: Yes! Travel Courier caught up with Contiki Canada’s President Sheralyn Berry to talk about the proposed itinerary, findings from the latest “Voice of a Generation” survey and much more. Read on ... it's all in this week's issue of Travel...
It’s 20 For RIU In Jamaica
RIU Hotels & Resorts is celebrating its 20th anniversary in Jamaica. In 2001, the Spanish chain opened its first hotel in the country, the Riu Palace Tropical Bay in Negril. From that moment, RIU’s commitment to the country has not stopped growing, and today it has six hotels in three different destinations (three in Montego Bay, two in Negril and one in Ocho Rios). In addition, the commitment is reflected in the renovation and refurbishment that the chain has undertaken in Jamaica. When the Riu Palace Tropical Bay opened in 2001, RIU became the first Spanish...
Safe Travels Hits 250 As VisitBritain Earns Its Stamp
VisitBritain has become the 250th member destination of the World Travel & Tourism Council’s Safe Travels Stamp program. Launched 8 months ago – in May 2020 – the WTTC’s Safe Travels Stamp program as the world’s first ever global safety and hygiene stamp, it was designed to rebuild global consumer confidence and revive the global travel and tourism sector which has been devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Along with VisitBritain, other destinations that have recently joined the Safe Travels stamp list include Honduras, Belize and Malawi. VisitBritain CEO, Sally...
HAL Pauses All 2021 Departures To Or From Canadian Ports
As Holland America Line continues to review and assess its plans around the Canadian Transport Ministry’s Interim Order that closed Canadian ports and waters to passenger vessels, the company is extending its pause of cruise operations to now include all sailings that depart from or conclude in a Canadian port in 2021. This will include several Alaska, three Canada/New England and two Pacific Coastal cruises in summer and fall of this year. It also includes all Land+Sea Journeys. At this time, Alaska cruises departing from mid-May and sailing roundtrip from Seattle, Washington,...
A Little Feng Shui From Hong Kong
Travel agents got the lowdown on feng shui Wednesday courtesy of the Hong Kong Tourism Board. The board had long-time feng shui consultant Safrina Kadri provide insights during a Baxter Media webcast about something that has long played a major role in Chinese culture and beliefs, with Kadri finishing her comprehensive presentation by telling viewers that she hopes "you guys will be able to put it (what they learned during her talk) into action." Kadri helps people direct the energy produced by feng shui to produce greater prosperity and happiness. Hong Kong is an ideal place...
Brand USA Set To Connect With The Trade
Brand USA will be hosting four days of One-to-One Business Meetings for tour operators in Canada and other key markets around the world beginning Mon., March 15 and continuing to Thurs., March 18, 2021. Over the four days, international tour operators and U.S. travel partners will have the opportunity to connect and leverage mutual opportunities to increase business through a series of match-made appointments as the travel trade industry adapts its strategies for recovery. As part of the virtual event, attendees will also have access to programs highlighting key market updates,...
Tahiti Tourisme Launches Canadian Specialist Program
The Islands of Tahiti -- which fully re-opened to tourism in July 2020 – has launched the Tahiti Specialist Program for its Canadian travel advisor partners. The online program, which is now live, will support travel advisors by providing incentive-based opportunities to start booking travel to The Islands of Tahiti in the coming months. The Tahiti Specialist Program invites members of industry to participate in a rewards-style program that incentivizes agents to not just sell the destination, but to immerse themselves in it. In addition to ongoing destination training and...
On The Trail In Panama
The Panama Tourism Authority (ATP), together with the Ministry of Environment, has launched the 1,000 Kilometers of Trails Project to preserve important ecological trails critical to tourism, ecology, and scientific discovery. Created within the framework of the Tourism, Conservation and Research (TCR) strategy of Panama’s Master Plan for Sustainable Tourism (PMTS) 2020-2025, this special initiative aims to conserve nature and diversify rural economies through the development of the outdoor recreation industry and green tourism in protected areas. It is also aligned with the national...