Destinations
Intrepid Launches Animal Welfare Policy Toolkit
Intrepid Travel and global animal welfare organization World Animal Protection have teamed up to provide tour operators with a complimentary Animal Welfare Policy Toolkit that is customizable and free for download from Intrepid Travel’s website. The intention behind this initiative is to create an easily accessible way for tourism companies to implement more ethical wildlife practices into their businesses. The toolkit includes steps that can be taken to become wildlife-friendly, including information on how to draft animal welfare policy for travel companies, and a full editable...
Discover Ireland’s Luxury & Outdoor Experiences
Baxter Media invites all travel professionals to attend an exciting webinar with Tourism Ireland next Wednesday (August 26) at 2 p.m. (EST). The webinar will be hosted by Sandra Moffatt, Trade and Digital Executive from Tourism Ireland, and Dan McDonald from Baxter Media. The island of Ireland is a blissful oasis full of wide-open spaces, luxurious accommodation and bespoke experiences. Join Tourism Ireland and partners to learn more about tailoring the perfect trip for your clientele, when the time to travel is right. From elegant castle stays to relaxing river cruises, Ireland...
San Francisco Travel Asks Visitors To Do Their Part
San Francisco Travel is asking visitors to commit to safe and responsible practices by signing the new Safe Travel Pledge. That pledge encourages future visitors to come to San Francisco and to do so responsibly; and it is designed to remind people not only of what to expect when they visit the city, but what is expected of them as well. Since it launched at the end of July, 420 people have proactively committed to the ten-point pledge to follow health and safety guidelines designed to stop the spread of the coronavirus. 62% of those who have signed the safe travel pledge live in...
Walden Takes On Top Role At Destination Canada
Marsha Walden has been named the new President and Chief Executive Officer of Destination Canada. The announcement of Walden’s appointment was made by the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages today. Commenting on the appointment, Ben Cowan-Dewar, Destination Canada, Chair of the Board of the Directors, said: “On behalf of the Board of Directors of Destination Canada, I am pleased to welcome Marsha Walden as our new President and CEO. Marsha is a well-respected and trusted member of the ‘Team Canada’ tourism community. Her...
Anguilla Unveils Phase One Protocols
Anguilla will begin accepting applications for entry from visitors wishing to travel to the island as of Aug. 21, 2020. The Hon. Quincia Gumbs-Marie, Parliamentary Secretary for Tourism, said that: “Anguilla is currently COVID-19 free, so our objective has always been to reopen in a prudent way, taking every precaution to protect the health and safety of our residents and our guests.” And Gumbs-Marie continued: “We have witnessed the developments on some of our neighboring islands, and we have therefore established very strict protocols, grounded in our ability to contain and...
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...