Destinations
Jamaica Extends Phase 1, Introduces Revised Procedures
Jamaica has introduced revised measures for international travellers arriving on the island. As of July 15, all visitors continue to be required to complete an online Travel Authorization, however, travellers from Arizona, Florida, New York and Texas – areas declared by the Ministry of Health and Wellness as high risk at this time -- will be required to upload negative COVID-19 PCR test results prior to travel. Tests should be no more than ten (10) days old measured from the day the sample was taken to the day of arrival in Jamaica. These results, provided by a CAP-accredited lab,...
Bahamas Closes Border To US Travellers
The Bahamas is closing its borders to U.S. travellers. Noting that due to the continued increase in COVID-19 cases in the United States, as well as an uptick in cases in The Bahamas, Prime Minister, The Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis, made the difficult decision to close borders to international commercial flights and commercial vessels carrying passengers from the United States. The order is effective as of Wed., July 22 at midnight. In addition, Bahamasair will cease outgoing flights to the United States, effective immediately. Outgoing flights will be permitted to...
Anguilla Names Hughes New Tourism Minister
Anguilla’s new Premier, the Honourable Dr. Ellis Lorenzo Webster, has appointed the Hon. Haydn Hughes as the new Minister of Tourism for the Caribbean island. With many years of experience in the private sector as a member of the Executive Board of Cap Juluca, Minister Hughes is destined for success in his new appointment. The Hon. Premier Webster shared his confidence in his new Tourism Minister, observing: “With Minister Hughes’ appointment, Anguilla is poised to bring much-needed advancement in tourism to meet the evolving demands in the industry. Now, more than ever, we must...
Welcome To Your Space In The Sun
The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority has launched “Your Space in the Sun,” its new campaign that positions it as the perfect location for travel in the new normal created in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. ‘Your Space in the Sun’ is designed to specifically speak to the new desires and needs of travellers and gives people something to dream about when they are ready to book their first holiday. The concept speaks to people’s newfound desire of space and freedom to move and explore after many have been trapped indoors, with little space to themselves, with...
Meliá Ready To Go In Cuba
Meliá Hotels International is again welcoming guests in several of its hotels in Cuba. “Cuba has handled the epidemic situation in an exemplary way. It has fewer cases than the rest of the countries in the area with a strong health system and a strategy for the safe reactivation of the sector, which is of great value,” said Francisco Camps, deputy director general of the hotel company in the island. The number of Cubans infected with coronavirus in the last three months is barely over 2,400 and the country has only seen 87 deaths. There have been less than 100 active cases in...
Agents’ Choice: Last Chance To Vote
Calling all travel agents! Today is your last chance to vote in the annual Agents' Choice readership survey. Vote now at www.travelpress.com/agentschoice. In case you missed the chance to vote in Agents’ Choice - Canada's original and most authoritative travel industry survey - Baxter Media has re-opened the survey for a limited time to capture any votes that may have been missed due to the havoc wreaked by the onset of COVID-19 in mid-March. Vote for your favourite destinations, suppliers, brands and services in 40+ categories, and be entered in a draw to win one of five...
Louisiana Lets The Good Times Roll Virtually
Joanne Scalamogna is happy to sing the praises of Purple Haze. Scalamogna, who carries the flag for Louisiana's tourist trade in this country, joined Louisiana Office of Tourism colleagues in hosting a virtual happy hour Thursday that showcased different Louisiana drinks and alcohols, with Scalamogna among other things expressing her appreciation for the state's Purple Haze beer, the flavor of which is enhanced by berries and which has a moniker that recalls Jimi Hendrix's classic song of the same name. The event had Tin Le -- a mixologist at New Orleans' Pontchartrain Hotel --...
AmaWaterways’ Sell Five, Sail Free Incentive is Back
AmaWaterways has announced the return of its popular Sell Five, Sail Free booking incentive – six months ahead of previous annual launches – giving its valued travel partners more time to earn a much-needed river cruise vacation. Travel advisors who book five new FIT bookings between now and Dec. 2021 will earn a complimentary seven-night AmaWaterways river cruise for themselves and a companion*. As an added bonus this year, advisors who make 10 or more new FIT bookings* will have the opportunity to be among the first guests to sail on board the spectacular AmaDahlia (pictured),...