Destinations
Feel The ‘BEATS’ In The Bahamas
The Islands of The Bahamas has launched the Bahamas Extended Access Travel Stay (BEATS) program -- a one-year residency permit designed to allow professionals and students to pack their laptop and their swimwear as they march to the island rhythm of their own drum, remotely, from The Bahamas. BEATS applies to those whose workplaces and classrooms have shifted from face-to-face to virtual as COVID-19 has brought unprecedented flexibility to the traditional work from home environment. Joy Jibrilu, director general of the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation, explained that:...
Canada Extends 14-Day Quarantine
Minister of Public Safety and Emergency preparedness, Bill Blair and Minister of Health, Patty Hajdu have announced that the federal government is extending the Mandatory Isolation Order and temporary travel restrictions for all non-US travellers -- unless their travel is for non-discretionary reasons – to Nov. 30, 2020. The federal government has also made some practical adjustments to provisions allowing limited Canada-U.S. cross-border travel, in a few specific circumstances. Effective Oct. 31, 2020, residents of Campobello Island, New Brunswick; Stewart, British Columbia;...
Trump Win Could Hinder Tourism Recovery
According to GlobalData, a second term for the Trump administration, combined with the ongoing impact of COVID-19, doesn’t provide the US tourism sector with reasons for a great deal of optimism. The data and analytics company noted that with Trump’s surprise victory in 2016 was likely a contributing factor to a 2.1-percentage-point slowdown in the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of international tourism in the US. GlobalData travel & tourism analyst, Ralph Hollister said that: “While causation cannot be proved, there is a correlation between President Trump’s first...
Nation Brands Index Sees Changes in 2020
2020 was marked by an overall decline in perception of nations’ reputations, and the top-10 NBI nations were not immune to this overall negative sentiment. While Germany retains the top position in the 2020 Anholt-Ipsos Nation Brands IndexSM (NBI) for the fourth year in a row, this year was marked by noticeable gains and losses among leaders in the NBI ranking: The United Kingdom’s ranking jumps from fourth to second place, and Australia advances from 10th to eighth place – a record high for both nations. France, which was ranked in second place last year, drops to the...
Exploring the Cayman Islands
Baxter Media invites travel agents to attend an exciting webinar with the Cayman Islands Department of Tourism next Thursday (November 5) at 1 p.m. (EST). Tune in for an update on our travel protocols, border and property openings, and other important information your clients will want to know. You’ll also get resort updates with representatives from The Locale Hotel Grand Cayman and The Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa. Encounter Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac and Little Cayman in a way that sets the Cayman Islands apart from other Caribbean destinations. Attend the full duration of the...
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...