Destinations
Jamaicans Encouraged To Rediscover Jamaica
The Jamaica Tourist Board has launched the Rediscover Jamaica program to encourage Jamaicans to taste, see, feel and enjoy the country’s tourism product. Renewing and upgrading the tourism process for Jamaicans, so they may safely enjoy the island with their friends and family is a priority at this time. The rush of adventure, the beauty of nature, pristine horizons, or simply the relaxation of the beach are experiences Jamaicans will enjoy on their staycation. Donovan White, Jamaica’s director of Tourism, said: “Travellers from around the world come to our island for a...
Escape From Home
The Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC) is inviting Canadians to escape this summer in their own backyards, launching its Destination Indigenous’ Escape from Home campaign. The series of itineraries highlights a range of authentic experiences that connect travellers to Indigenous people, their culture and the land. Keith Henry, president & CEO of ITAC, said: “Through strong imagery, video, and storytellers, Destination Indigenous is putting a focus on this resilient sector of the tourism industry, while delivering an emotional experience that flows from our...
Emirates Launches Portal For Its Travel Trade Partners
Emirates has launched an online gateway to serve its travel trade partners around the world. Tailored for each market, and personalized for each partner to cater to their unique business environment and needs, the Emirates Partners Portal is a one-stop-shop for travel industry partners to quickly and securely access the full range of information on Emirates’ latest products, services and policies, and obtain technical support. This dynamic platform reshapes the way Emirates delivers information to its trade partner community. The portal also offers a range of functions...
A Huge Disappointment
World Travel & Tourism Council president and CEO, Gloria Guevara responded to the UK’s decision to re-impose a 14-day quarantine requirement on travellers arriving from Spain, observing: “Requiring UK travellers returning from Spain to once again quarantine for 14 days will be hugely disappointing for thousands of UK holidaymakers -- and is disastrous for the hard-pressed travel and tourism industry, both in Spain and the UK.” Guevara said that: “While the health and safety of travellers -- as well as those who work within the Travel & Tourism industry -- is...
Cancun Travel Mart ’20 Set For October
Cancun Travel Mart (CTM’20) will be held “live” as scheduled at the Iberostar Selection Cancun, Oct. 19, 20, 21, 2020. It will be one of the first opportunities that travel industry buyers and suppliers will have to personally meet since COVID-19 “shut down” the global travel industry. The CTM’20 physical set-up, Registration, Welcome, Business Sessions, Seminars, and Social Functions will implement and follow strict Social Distancing protocol and procedures. Sponsored by the Cancun, Puerto Morelos, & Isla Mujeres Hotel Association and managed by William H....
Ireland Welcomes Canadian Trade To Virtual Fairs
Tourism Ireland, along with its sister agencies on the island of Ireland, Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Northern Ireland, is welcoming Canadian tour operators to its first ever virtual travel trade fair that is now underway. Meitheal and Meet the Buyer are annual events which provide a platform for tourism providers from right around the island of Ireland to meet new contacts and to do business with buyers from around the world, including Canada. The virtual workshops began July 21 and continue until July 31 – with pre-arranged, scheduled appointments between the tourism companies...
Belize Is Back And Ready For Visitors
Belize is preparing to welcome foreign tourists back to a country that reports it has fared far better than most in coping with the coronavirus pandemic that has proven hugely disruptive to international travel. Belize Hotel Association president Ted Tejada told a Friday Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association webinar that the country's international airport will reopen Aug. 15, with United Airlines restarting Belize City service that day, while American Airlines will return Aug. 18 and Delta Airlines Sept. 3. At one point, all 920 Belize hotels were closed because of the pandemic,...
Discover Where The Wild Things Are With Globus
In 2021, Globus, Cosmos and Monograms are offering travellers 12 Africa vacations that invite them to pack their khakis, greys and greens to get ready for the ride (rides) of their lives. Stéphanie Bishop, managing director for the Globus family of brands, observed: “We won’t try to camouflage our excitement for the Africa experiences we have created for travellers. Whether they choose to to watch the sun rise over the Serengeti plains or sun set along South Africa’s Garden Route; to follow the tracks of the “Big 5” in Kenya or witness the thunderous roar of Victoria...