Destinations
GBTA Lends Support To EC Proposal
The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) has lent its support to the European Commission’s proposal to introduce a Digital Green Certificate that is inter-operable and consistent across member states. The certificate will verify that a person has been vaccinated against COVID-19, has recovered from the virus, or has a negative test result, to enable the safe and swift restart of business travel in the EU. Catherine Logan, Regional VP Europe, GBTA, said: “We are already witnessing some European countries opening up their borders with differing entry requirements and...
CanaDream RV Is Ready To Roll
CanaDream RV’s popular Maxi Travel Camper will now be available in Toronto, Montreal and Halifax from May 1 to Sept. 30. Previously, the Maxi Travel Camper was only available at locations in Western Canada. Arriving in time for spring and summer travel, the vehicle rental is offered with an unbeatable unlimited mileage package allowing adventurers to go further in comfort and style, plus 5% off of vehicle charges for pick-ups on or after May 1, 2021. Kathryn Munro, VP Sales & Marketing, CanaDream, said: “We are thrilled to announce the arrival of our Maxi Travel Campers to...
Industry Needs Action Now
TIAC is calling on the federal government for sector-specific investments and commitments to be included in the upcoming federal budget. The tourism industry association recently released its 2021 Tourism Recovery Plan, developed by an Industry Recovery group of tourism leaders from across the country, representing all sectors of the tourism economy. The organization’s newly announced President and CEO, Beth Potter, testified to the Standing Committee on Finance this afternoon, outlining these recommendations. Potter observed: “It is imperative that we see targeted investment...
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...