Destinations
TIAC “Encouraged” By Fall Economic Statement
TIAC says that it’s encouraged by the sector specific support measures outlined in the Nov. 30, Fall Economic Statement (FES) presented by the Hon. Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance. Vince Accardi, acting CEO of TIAC, said: “We appreciate the work and commitment that the government has put forward in the FES. It is reassuring that our sector is being acknowledged and that its unique needs are being recognized as we continue to look for hope of recovery through the pandemic. We want to thank the government, specifically Minister Joly, for fighting for...
Last Chance to Register for Cruising Korea webinar
Baxter Media is sending out a last call for agents to attend a webinar with the Korea Tourism Organization tomorrow, December 3, at 1 p.m. (EST). Agents who register and attend the webinar are eligible to receive a $10 e-gift card. Those who attend the full duration of the webinar will also be given a chance to win one of two $500 e-gift cards. Focusing on tours, this in-depth cruise webinar will cover Seoul, Busan, and Jeju’s port cities. Tomorrow’s webinar will be presented by Randy Snape, Sr. National Marketing Manager at Korea Tourism. This free webinar will begin...
Dominican Republic Streamlines Travel Process
The Dominican Republic will be introducing a new online entry and exit form that will have to be completed by travellers beginning Nov 29. The agreement was signed in collaboration between the Ministry of Tourism, Public Health and the Customs and Immigration services. Minister of Tourism, David Collado said: “The implementation of a one digital registration form to enter and leave the country is the result of the collaboration between different government entities to help streamline the immigration procedure, condensing three forms into one and using contactless technology. It...
Raising Funds, Feeding Communities
Executive Chef Christa Bruneau-Guenther, owner of Feast Café Bistro from Peguis First Nation and Board member of Indigenous Culinary of Associated Nations (ICAN), has officially launched Indigenous Feast Boxes, a fundraising campaign designed to support Indigenous chefs across Canada and their teams by providing meal kits to Indigenous families and community members in need this holiday season. Bruneau-Guenther said of the initiative: “Giving back to our communities includes supporting staff and securing overall future success. This fundraising campaign is a way to secure jobs...
The Great Polar Bear Adventure
Witnessing polar bears in the wild is one of the awesome bucket list experiences Canada has to offer. Travel advisor Leah Holt of Go Travel with Leah gives a firsthand account of booking a group trip to Churchill, Man. and the memorable adventure that unfolded. "As one saying goes, 'When you look a polar bear in the eye, it changes your life!' and because of that, I can't wait to take my next group and share in this unique experience again." Don’t miss Holt’s story in this week’s TRAVEL...
Praise For WTM Virtual
It may have been virtual, but WTM 2020 is getting rave reviews. Tourist boards from destinations as diverse as Andalucia, the Caribbean, Slovenia and Israel have hailed the new format of WTM Virtual, describing it as “productive” and “brilliant”. Destinations praised the WTM Virtual platform for the wide range of business meetings it enabled and the quality of industry conference debates and sessions. Andalucia was the Premier Partner at WTM Virtual, which ran online on Nov. 9 to Nov. 11. Antonio Martín-Machuca, International Marketing Director for...
Canada Extends Its Travel Restrictions
Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Bill Blair and Minister of Health, Patty Hajdu announced that Canada is extending the Mandatory Isolation Order and temporary travel restrictions for all travellers seeking entry into Canada from a country other than the US, until Jan. 21, 2021. Travel restrictions for US citizens and foreign nationals arriving from the US remain in place until Dec. 21, 2020 and may be extended at that time. Minister Blair commented: “Protecting the health and safety of Canadians is my most important responsibility. We have introduced a...
Tremblant Launches 2020-2021 Ski Season
Tremblant has officially opened its 2020-2021 ski season. No fewer than 11 summit-to-base trails are open on the North and South Sides and 6 lifts are in operation for skiers here to appreciate the work of several teams tasked with sprucing up the mountain to offer enough skiable terrain and lifts to meet Public Health requirements. In fact, a number of Public Health and physical distancing measures have been carefully deployed on-mountain and in the pedestrian village to promote compliance and draw attention to the importance of everyone cooperating so as to ensure the...