Destinations
Sun Destination Update From WestJet
WestJet released an updated schedule designed to get Canadians to and from key destinations while supporting the economic recovery of Canada through continued domestic flying. Beginning Oct. 4, 2020 WestJet will offer operations to and from 48 destinations including 39 in Canada, three in the U.S. and three in Mexico, two in Jamaica and one in the U.K. Arved von zur Muehlen, WestJet chief commercial officer, said: “This fall we continue to offer guests stringent safety measures and travel that meets their needs during this extraordinary time.” He continued: “As more...
ACV Unveils Its 2020/2021 Sun Collection
Air Canada Vacations has launched its 2020-2021 Sun Collection. The new Sun Collection features new additions, savings, sun-soaked fun, and its New Health and Safety Standards to make your customers’ next vacation the worry-free break they deserve. The new collection features a selection of packages in 42 sunny destinations, over 700 hotels – mostly all-inclusive – 31 of which are new to the tour operator’s line up, 3 resorts that are exclusive to Air Canada Vacations, 30 semi-exclusive resorts, and more than 100 cruises, with the addition of Cunard Line to its product line....
UNWTO Reports International Arrivals Plunged 93% In June
According to the latest issue of the UNWTO World Tourism Barometer, international tourist arrivals plunged 93% in June 2020, compared to June 2019 – driving home the severity of the COVID-19 global pandemic on the travel and tourism industry. For the first half of 2020, the UNWTO’s barometer reports that international tourist arrivals plummeted 65% -- representing an unprecedented decrease, as countries around the world closed their borders and introduced travel restrictions in response to the pandemic. In recent weeks, however, a growing number of destinations have started to...
Canada-US Border To Remain Closed To Oct. 21: Report
According to a report from the CBC, the Canada-US border closure will be extended to Oct. 21. Quoting a source “with direct knowledge of the situation,” the CBC story indicates that the federal government will extend the border closure another 30 days and the CBC is also reporting that its source indicated that Canadians should “expect the possibility that the border “will remain closed for longer.” The report of the extension of the border closure comes just a day after the UNWTO released its latest World Tourism Barometer which showed that international tourist arrivals...
A Unique Collection From Kensington
Kensington Tours has launched The Resort Collection in an effort to give travellers an opportunity to get more out of their resort experiences by combining “some of the world’s most exquisite resort destinations” with “once-in-a-lifetime local experiences” and “white-glove service and amenities.” Using its expertise in creating custom private-guided travel itineraries for tens of thousands of clients, The Resort Collection is designed for travellers who love sea and sand, but who are also seeking more from their getaway. Alison Hickey, president of Kensington Tours,...
SellOffVacations Reopens Retail Stores Across Canada
Following months of closures due to the effects of COVID-19, SellOffVacations has announced that its retail stores reopened their doors yesterday (Sept. 14.) With 30 locations from coast to coast, the travel experts at SellOffVacations are looking forward to welcoming back customers and helping them plan their highly-anticipated future getaways. “We’re excited to be reopening our doors in communities all across Canada,” said Stuart Morris, General Manager, Retail, for SellOffVacations. “For over three decades, we have been providing expert travel advice in local communities from...
New TravelJapan Brand From HIS
HIS-TravelJapan is a new brand designed to simplify the planning and booking of travel to Japan. It is a division of Red Label Vacations Inc., which offers flights, hotel stays, tours, virtual tours, rail passes and more Japan-related products all on one platform. In addition, the website provides vacation packages to other popular destinations worldwide. The brand has access to the popular Japan Rail Pass, which allows international travellers to use the transit systems at an affordable rate. As well, HIS-TravelJapan has innovative technology that allows a wide range of...
ETC Picks Prinz As New Chair In Canada
Pascal Prinz has been picked to be the new Chair of the European Travel Commission’s (ETC) Canada Chapter. Prinz has been the Vice-Chair of the ETC’s Canada Chapter for the past 18 months. Along with his role as Director Canada and Trade Manager Central USA for Switzerland Tourism for two-and-a-half years, Prinz also serves as a board member of the Swiss-Canadian Chamber of Commerce. He takes over the role of ETC Canada Chair from Dana Welch, Manager for Canada at Tourism Ireland, who coordinated the association’s operations in the market for the past three years. Taking...