Destinations
Real Life Stories On Louisiana’s Civil Rights Trail
Louisiana Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser and the Louisiana Office of Tourism launched the Louisiana Civil Rights Trail and LouisianaCivilRightsTrail.com last week. The Louisiana Civil Rights Trail brings together the events of the 1950s and 1960s that placed the state of Louisiana at the center of the national Civil Rights Movement and narrates the compelling stories and experiences of the people who dedicated themselves and their lives to making civil rights real in Louisiana. Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser observed at the launch that: “Louisiana is a state known for...
Interest In Travel Remains High, Huddle Session Told
There is good news and bad news for Florida's tourist trade these days when it comes to the Canadian market, reports Press Today’s Ian Stalker. Visit Florida's Jacob Prewitt Yancey told viewers during this week’s Florida Huddle tourism show that interest in travel remains high among Canadians, welcome news for Florida, which traditionally hosts large numbers of Canadians. Pewitt Yancey told those watching his presentation during the virtual show that a recent Expedia survey suggested Canadians now value vacations more than ever, while a Conference Board of Canada survey...
Hear The HeartBeats On Jamaica’s New Microsite
Jamaica, has launched a Wedding and Romance microsite, aptly named My Heart Beats JA. Housed in the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) website, the microsite is a repository of all things love, providing solutions and options for anyone on the romance journey under the categories: Romantic Getaways, Getting Engaged and I Do. Content across the microsite addresses consumer trends, including more intimate or even private destination weddings, and a growing number of couples identifying and seeking opportunities for romantic escapes. Jamaica is strategically aligned to meet those needs,...
Making The Pivot
As VISIT FLORIDA gears up to host its first virtual Florida Huddle this week, its president and CEO, Dana Young sat down with Canadian Travel Press to talk about how the Sunshine State has been talk about the path the tourism organization has been travelling during the global pandemic. At one point during the conversation, Young told CTP that: “The COVID-19 pandemic has tested our industry like never before, but Florida tourism is no stranger to crisis. From hurricanes, to red tide, to oil spills, to terrorist attacks, we’ve seen it all, and it’s only made us stronger. We are a...
Time To Register For Destination France
Atout France Canada is gearing up for its annual trade show for tourism professionals, Destination France which will be held from Feb. 22 to Feb. 25. Along with its partners, Atout France is looking forward to meeting with travel agents and tour operators during this 100% virtual event, that will feature an engaging, beneficial and convivial program, focused on a safe return to international travel in 2022. Mélanie Paul-Hus, director of the tourism development agency of France in Canada, observed: “It is essential to keep in touch, remind ourselves of the many wonders of France...
From The Bahamas With Love
The Bahamas is gearing up to host two virtual events -- From The Bahamas With Love -- to showcase the vast offerings for romantic escapes throughout the destination. The expo will bring together industry leaders, partners, hotels, venues and services for a truly unique and educational experience for trade and consumer participants. The virtual events will kick off on Wed., March 3, 2021 (from 1 pm to 4 pm EST), with an afternoon planned specifically for trade professionals, including travel agents and event planners. The second day will be held on Wed., March 10, 2021 (from 4 pm...
Florida Is Open And Ready To Welcome Visitors
The tourism board representing Florida says Florida's again ready to host visitors, although getting there remains a challenge for many of the world's vacationers as governments continue to bring in restrictions hampering international travel, reports Press Today's Ian Stalker. Dana Young, president of Visit Florida, said during Monday's opening of Florida's annual tourism show Florida Huddle that her jurisdiction is now able to provide visitors with the very types of vacations Florida is known for. “We are open and ready to welcome visitors ...We are looking forward to seeing you...
Discover Flanders With All Your Senses
Today’s the day, VISITFLANDERS is set to welcome the travel trade to its first #FlandersTravelForum. Noting that challenging times call for new ways of thinking and creative solutions, VISITFLANDERS organized the Feb. 9 and Feb. 10 online B2B event to reconnect in a safe way with its partners – both Belgian suppliers and global trade buyers – and to foster their interaction. Delegates will get the opportunity to virtually network with each other, while at the same time learn more about Flanders by attending several themed presentations, virtual experiences and topical plenary...