Destinations
Kissimmee Is Close To The Magic
Vacationing in Kissimmee, Florida, can provide some creature comforts. The Central Florida destination says its proximity to nearby Orlando -- Kissimmee is 25 minutes from Orlando International Airport -- enables those holidaying in Kissimmee to easily visit Orlando-area attractions, among them one that is home to exotic wildlife, such as Gatorland, which dates back to 1949 and once was home to a massive alligator dubbed Cannibal Jake, which Gatorland's Brandon Fisher says wasn't seen as cute and cuddly by everyone. "Many people thought it (Gatorland) was the place you'd send a...
Discover Canada With TravelBrands
With more Canadians opting to travel within Canada this year and early next year, TravelBrands has created six new brochures showcasing travel across the country. From winter holidays to self-driving tours, the newly released brochures are designed to both inspire travellers and to assist them in planning a great Canadian getaway. The operator’s new brochures include: Canada Winter Holidays Canada Rail & Cruise Canada City Packages Canada Escorted Tours Canada Self-Drive Canada Excursions Nathalie Tanious, COO, TravelBrands, observed: “We know that...
Vital Ingredients
According to the UNWTO Global Tourism Crisis Committee, consistent and harmonized travel protocols, enhanced safety measures and the protection of jobs and livelihoods are the main ingredients needed for the restart of tourism. During its sixth meeting, the committee reminded participants of the need to work together as the only means of advancing the sustainable recovery of the sector. The meeting produced a commitment to create a new UNWTO Committee on Common Safety Protocols to increase confidence in international travel, as well as firm plans for enhanced consumer protection for...
Crane Barbados Sets Sights On Canadians
Since it re-opened in July, The Crane Resort, Barbados has perfected its protocols for guests amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, making it easier than ever for Canadians to enjoy a safe vacation in Barbados. Naturally built for social distancing, the expansive resort has been leading the charge on island with a refined, “near-normal” travel experience. Now, with the only requirements to provide a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours pre-arrival, and a second test post-arrival included in the rate, Canadian travellers can enjoy a dose of tropical sunshine this fall. As...
UPDATE: Off The List
The European Union has now removed Canada from its travel ‘white list.’ That list indicates which travellers from which countries are approved to visit the EU without COVID-19 restrictions being applied. In a prepared statement following a meeting of representatives from the 27 EU nations yesterday (Oct. 21) the EU removed Canada from the travel list as well as both Georgia and Tunisia from the list. All three countries are currently seeing an increase in COVID-19 infections. For more, click...
Tremblant Is Ready To Go
With skiers and snowboarders beginning to think about winter, Tremblant is deploying every effort to prepare a 2020-21 season where the health and safety of its guests, its employees and its resort community remain at the forefront of priorities. The ski season at Tremblant is set to start in November and its team have prepared, analyzed and planned various winter scenarios, taking into account physical distancing and other health measures recommended by Public Health authorities. Tremblant is working closely with the entire Alterra Mountain Company family to make the experience more...
Winter Is Coming!
In any given year, the first snowfall of the season always signifies good news for the travel industry as clients across the country start dreaming of escaping the cold. But with the ongoing pandemic and travel advisories still in place, could this be the time for clients to embrace the winter wonderland in Canada instead of escaping for the hot, hot, heat? There’s no place like home for Sheila Kemp. During a time when self-isolation requirements make it challenging for clients to travel internationally, the founder of Kemp Travel Group is promoting unique Canadian destinations...
Safe And Secure In Kissimmee
The central Florida destination of Kissimmee is inviting people to vacation a stone's throw from the area's famed theme parks, saying those who choose Kissimmee for their stays will be able to holiday safely at a time when concerns about coronavirus continue to put a damper on travel. D.T. Minich, president of the Experience Kissimmee tourism board, told a Tuesday webinar that the Kissimmee area has taken widespread measures to safeguard people against coronavirus. Safety “has always been a core of Kissimmee...” Minich said. “They (visitors) can be really confident when they...