Destinations
Visit Montana launches new road trip itineraries to see fall colours
As travellers continue to seek out "slow travel" and plan affordable road trips, fall is the perfect time to explore Montana's open roads, lesser-known small towns and scenic landscapes that avoid the crowds. Seasonal experiences available to visitors this fall include: Wildlife viewing and salmon fishing in Missouri River Country: Anglers, hunters and wildlife enthusiasts flock to the wilderness areas in and around Fort Peck Lake to marvel at elk and test their luck catching Chinook salmon, both of which become most prevalent this time of the year. Celebrate spooky season...
Exploring Greenland aboard National Geographic Resolution
Baxter Media's Mitchell McClung was on board National Geographic Resolution for Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic’s recent Travel Advisory Board Fam trip of Western Greenland. Lindblad Expeditions first pioneered private citizen expeditions to Antarctica in 1966, followed by its first private group to the Galapagos in 1967. As a leader in expedition cruising, Lindblad is now turning to its Travel Advisory Board to address the needs and concerns of the travel trade. Lindblad launched National Geographic Resolution in 2021, joining its sister ship, Endurance, to explore...
New data shows Caribbean making rapid recovery after Hurrican Beryl
Tourism in the Caribbean has shown its resilience in the wake of Hurricane Beryl, with new data revealing a rapid rebound in travel bookings. Despite the initial impact of the storm, which made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane in the Grenadines on July 1, the region has experienced a remarkable turnaround, driven particularly by its largest market, the United States. Comprehensive air travel data from ForwardKeys, analyzed in collaboration with the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA), reveals a swift rebound in tourism, most notably from the United States. An...
Tourism stakeholders talk mitigation measures as wildfires continue in Jasper
Jasper residents and business operators are now picking up the pieces in the aftermath of the wildfires that swept through parts of their town, and wondering what measures can be taken to prevent future fires. Jasper National Park remains closed, as wildfires in a large region south of the town continue to burn out of control, say recent news reports. Highway 16 connecting Jasper to Edmonton and Lloydminster was closed, but has been reopened to commercial traffic. Hotspots near Pyramid Lake north of Jasper are the focus of some fire fighting measures, and fireguards are being...
Mexico roadshow coming soon to Toronto, Ottawa & Montreal
Montreal, Ottawa and Toronto will see September events promoting different destinations in Mexico, with a familiar face to many in Quebec and Ontario's tourism trades playing a major role in them. Cesar Castaneda, who alternately served as director of the Mexico Tourism Board's Montreal and Toronto offices, will be on hand for the events, marking a temporary return to this country from his native Mexico. The Mexican government closed all Mexico Tourism Board office's some 5 years ago, turning over responsibility for tourism promotion to Mexican diplomatic missions, a move...
Wrexham match with Whitecaps expands Wales’ tourism profile
The power of celebrity and sports was on display for over 37,000 soccer fans who came to Vancouver’s BC Place Stadium to take in a “friendly” match between the Vancouver Whitecaps and Wrexham AFC of Wales last Saturday. Wrexham part-owner/A-list actor Ryan Reynolds was in the house for the game, sparking a huge roar of applause when he showed up on stadium video screens to wave at fans. And in the end, it was his team that triumphed over the Whitecaps with a 4-1 score. Welcome to Wales But the bottom line may be that Wales as a whole – in particular tourism to Wales – was...
Porter adds two new routes to Southern California from Toronto
Porter Airlines is bringing its elevated economy service to more of California, launching non-stop flights to San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) from Toronto-Pearson International Airport (YYZ) this December. San Diego is a year-round route, starting Dec. 9, with four weekly flights. Palm Springs is a winter seasonal service, starting Dec. 12 with three weekly flights. Both routes will be operated with the brand-new Embraer E195-E2. Its signature two-by-two configuration means there are no middle seats on any Porter flight. The...
Sandals Emerald Bay is closing; rebranding as Beaches Exuma
Sandals is expanding the family-friendly Beaches Resorts brand with the development of Beaches Exuma, its fourth resort, and the first Beaches in The Bahamas. To make this new resort possible and as part of a coordinated growth plan across the Sandals and Beaches Resorts portfolio, Sandals Emerald Bay will close on Aug. 15, 2024. The property will then undergo a transformation that is anticipated to begin in fall 2024 before reopening as the new Beaches Exuma. “Exuma was made for families and with more than 6,000 feet of shoreline, the new Beaches Exuma will be a gateway to discovering...