Destinations
New Opportunities Revealed For Indigenous Tourism
New research indicates that as the demand for domestic travel grows as a result of the global pandemic, the opportunities for Indigenous tourism businesses grow in 2020 and into 2021. The Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC) commissioned Insignia earlier this year to conduct a study aimed at understanding both the relevance and potential relevance of Indigenous tourism and cultural experiences within the domestic travel market. The survey’s findings show that COVID-19 disruption has created an unprecedented, industry-wide opportunity for Indigenous tourism and cultural...
New Adventures From G Adventures In 2021
G Adventures is launching eight new 18 to Thirtysomethings trips in seven countries in 2021. The new programs come as data predicts that the millennial market will be the first to rebound and ‘retravel’ coming out of the global pandemic. In fact, a recent survey conducted by G Adventures suggests 57% of 18-35 year olds, more than any other demographic, intend to travel internationally by the middle of 2021. Five of the new tours launching are also part of the small-group adventure operator’s ‘Travel with Confidence Plus’ collection which features additional physical...
Peru: Open For Business
Peru is now welcoming tourists in a gradual, responsible and sustainable way, applying biosafety protocols to travel with safety and confidence. The Peruvian government’s Commission for the Promotion of Peru for Exports and Tourism (PROMPERÚ), has announced the launch of the “Volver” awareness campaign to gradually reactive tourism in Peru. Tourism in Peru represents the third largest economic activity for the country, generating more than 1.4 million jobs. It is also one of the most affected sectors by the global pandemic. As a way to safely reactivate tourism, the...
Venture West This Winter
Venture West This Winter. That’s the message from the British Columbia Hotel Association (BCHA) and Tourism Vancouver Island (TVI) who have partnered to assist Canadian “snowbirds” – residents who travel to warmer destinations during colder months – who are choosing to come to Vancouver Island this fall/winter due to COVID-19 restrictions precluding travel to the United States. The partnership has created a dedicated resource for long-stay visitors who plan to “Venture West This Winter” at www.VancouverIsland.Travel/Snowbirds to promote dispersion of business across...
Cayman Islands Reaches Out To Global Citizens
While the borders to the Cayman Islands remain closed to commercial airlift and cruise traffic at this time, the Cayman Islands has launched the Global Citizen Concierge Program (GCCP), a tourism initiative designed for digital nomads looking to take advantage of the flexibility provided by remote work. As thousands of corporations opt to keep their workforce at home for the foreseeable future, eligible professionals and families can upgrade their home offices by "choosing to live and work remotely in the Cayman Islands for up to two years by acquiring a Global Citizen...
Canadians Escape To The Rockies With Globus
Stéphanie Bishop now knows what it’s like to travel during a pandemic. The Globus family of brands’ managing director joined the company’s 5-day Canadian Rockies Escape last week -- the first, official tour for the Globus family of brands since the pandemic began. Operating from Calgary to Calgary, the tour welcomed 19 guests who escaped to the pristine wilds of Banff National Park and the ethereal glacier-fed lakes (the “Water of the Spirits”) nearby. Bishop observed of the experience: “After months of hitting the pause button, it’s thrilling to push ‘play’...
ACV Brings Vacations Back To The West
Air Canada Vacations is bringing vacations back to Western Canada with additional destinations in Mexico available to book with travel beginning in November 2020. Nino Montagnese, managing director at Air Canada Vacations, said: “At Air Canada Vacations, our goal is to continue to offer our customers more flexibility and more options when they are looking to book their next sunny getaway.” Montagnese continued: “With Air Canada CleanCare+ and Air Canada Vacations’ health and safety standards, travellers can book with the peace of mind they need to enjoy their well-deserved...
Jamaica Launches Traveller Protection Program
Jamaica Cares is a ground-breaking traveller protection and emergency services program set to launch next month. It provides visitors access to first-of-its kind traveller protection and emergency medical and crisis response services for events up to and including natural disasters. The traveller protection and services program is a public-private partnership coordinated and administered by the Global Tourism Resilience Crisis Management Centre, with support from the Global Travel and Tourism Resilience Council, Global Rescue, and leading international and national insurance...