Destinations
St. Kitts & Nevis Reopening Borders In October
St. Kitts & Nevis expects to reopen its borders in October, allowing for the resumption of commercial air and sea traffic carrying international travellers into its ports. Prime Minister of St. Kitts & Nevis, Dr. the Hon. Timothy Harris indicated that in conjunction with the reopening of its borders, the Federation’s major hotels remain committed partners to the tourism sector. The St. Kitts Marriott Resort and Park Hyatt St. Kitts will reopen in October 2020. The Park Hyatt’s Fisherman’s Village reopened last week Friday, August 7, 2020. Koi, a Curio Collection by...
A Little Small Group Luxury From Globus
Globus, Cosmos, Monograms and Avalon Waterways are inviting travellers to discover awe-inspiring places and behind-the-scenes adventures in Asia and the South Pacific in 2021. Stéphanie Bishop, managing director for the Globus family of brands, said: “Small Group Discoveries await travellers across the Pacific Ocean. With the Globus family of brands, they can look forward to sipping sake in Takayama or traditional tea in Tokyo; casting a wide net in Vietnam with the local fishermen or cueing up barbeque in the Outback; they can even enjoy taking a rickshaw through Delhi’s...
Intrepid Targets North Americans With 2021 Sale
For those looking to plan ahead for their 2021 travels, Intrepid Travel is offering an exclusive sale for North American customers. Through Aug. 25, Intrepid is offering 15% off all trips and 10% off all Intrepid Retreats booked to depart from March to Dec. 31, 2021. "Intrepid Travel offers itineraries around the globe, so travelers can turn their vacation day-dreaming into a reality with trips ranging from exploring the markets and mosques of Marrakech and treasure-trove of ancient history in Egypt to traveling the cities of mainland Greece," the company says. To ensure the...
ETC Says Europe Needs Harmonized Approach
The European Travel Commission (ETC) is calling on EU governments to better coordinate their COVID-19 recovery efforts by adopting a harmonized approach to lifting or reinstalling restrictions and safety measures, as tourism confidence plummets to a record low across the continent. Taking into account the latest epidemiological developments across Europe, ETC also insists that any potential new measures should be local and science-based, avoiding imposing blanket country bans or quarantines, and should be communicated to travellers well before their travel dates. It also notes that...
Keeping Your Distance In Turks & Caicos
The president of the Turks & Caicos Hotel and Tourism Association say his part of the world is ideal for those now seeking a vacation but who are nervous about visiting another country during the coronavirus pandemic. Todd Foss told a Friday Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association webinar that the comparatively small number of travellers his destination is hosting these days means that social distancing won't be a challenge. Foss told the webinar that the Turks & Caicos is home to the "No. 1 beach in the world" and "it's all your's if you come down now." The Turks...
ACV Has Something Special For Agents In Cuba
Air Canada Vacations is offering travel agents independent FAM rates to select properties in Cayo Coco starting at $599 per person from Toronto or $549 per person from Montreal. As for agents’ customers, ACV has non-stop flights from Montreal to Cayo Coco operating on Fridays starting Sept. 4, 2020, and from Toronto to Cayo Coco on Saturdays starting Sept. 26, 2020. Beginning in October, departures from Toronto to Cayo Coco will operate twice per week on Saturdays and Sundays. Also, beginning in October, agents’ client can visit Varadero with non-stop flights from Montreal...
Transat Takes Off South For 2020-2021
With its ‘Here Comes the Sun’ promotion underway, Transat has launched its 2020-2021South brochure. The new brochure features a total of 320 properties grouped under its four collections --Luxury, Distinction, Family and Solo -- in over 30 destinations in Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Guadeloupe, Honduras, Jamaica, Martinique, Mexico, Panama, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, St. Maarten/St. Martin and El Salvador. The electronic version of the brochure is now available on Transat Agent Direct. Exclusively designed to support travel agents in their sales, the print...
UPDATED: UK Adds 8, Canada-US Extend Border Closure
UPDATED: While news that the UK had added 8 destinations to its quarantine list was rattling the British and European travel trade, in Canada, the mid-morning announcement by Canada’s Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Bill Blair that the Canada-US border will remain closed for another 30 days did nothing to raise the industry's spirits here. The extension takes the Canada-US border closure to Sept. 21, with the minister indicating that the government will “continue to do what’s necessary to keep our communities safe.” The Canada-US border has been closed...