Destinations
SVG Unveils New Entry Requirements for Travellers
The 32 islands and cays, unspoiled natural attractions and luxurious hideaways of St. Vincent and the Grenadines are ready to impress and embrace visitors once again. St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) never officially shut its borders to tourists and remains open for business, poised to welcome visitors once they are permitted to travel from their respective countries. In March, SVG took strict measures to contain the spread of the virus and with few visitors able to reach the destination due to restrictions in travelling from other countries, the destination has seen a relatively...
We’re Good To Go
The ‘We’re Good To Go’ industry standard and supporting mark means businesses can demonstrate that they are adhering to the respective Government and public health guidance, have carried out a COVID-19 risk assessment and checked that they have the required processes in place. The scheme is free to join and open to all businesses across the industry. Tourism Minister Nigel Huddleston said: "I want to encourage the public to experience a great British holiday this summer and be confident that they can do so safely.” He continued: “This new industry standard will...
TIAC Looking To Find The Balance
The Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) is eager to have a "dialogue" with the federal government about the possible reopening of this country's border to international travellers, a development that would be a huge boost to a tourism industry that's been struggling in an unprecedented manner because of the coronavirus pandemic. TIAC president and CEO, Charlotte Bell told a Thursday Baxter Media TravelWebcast session that the date of the border being reopened is the "$64,000 question" for her industry, which has seen inbound tourism placed "on pause." The border was closed...
Puerto Rico Gears Up To Reopen
Puerto Rico tourism authorities are preparing to welcome tourists back to their island, confident that their past experience dealing with crises will help their destination's tourism trade recover from coronavirus. Brad Dean, head of Discover Puerto Rico, told a Wednesday, June 24 webinar that Puerto Rico will begin welcoming off-island vacationers back on July 15 after imposing tough restrictions in March aimed at preventing the arrival of visitors. "We are eager and ready to welcome visitors back to Puerto Rico," he said. Webinar participants noted Puerto Rican tourism has had...
Searching For Open Spaces
Pascal Prinz, Director Canada & Trade Manager Central USA, Switzerland Tourism Although there is no date yet for when Canadian travellers can visit, Pascal Prinz, Director Canada & Trade Manager Central USA for Switzerland Tourism, says it's a positive sign that the destination reopened for tourism from Europe and the UK on June 15. As a new normal emerges, he foresees sustainable travel paving the way forward. “We have to respect nature more and live in a responsible co-existence to also allow future generations to experience the wonders of our beautiful planet,”...
ITAC Gets Needed Marketing Funds
Through its partnership with Destination Canada, the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC) has received $1.95 million for their sales and marketing recovery budget. Since 2015, Destination Canada and ITAC have exchanged knowledge, expertise and market intelligence; facilitated, educated and consulted together on product readiness. As well, Destination Canada has assisted ITAC in connecting travel trade to export-ready products through available programs while cooperating in marketing programs in countries of mutual interest. Minister of Economic Development and Official...
TravelWebcast Week: How To Package And Sell Canada
In a post-COVID-19 travel market, everyone is taking a closer look at how the Canadian industry can package and sell Canada. What are suppliers doing to attract domestic travellers? What are the opportunities for agents to sell Canada? Join us today at 1PM EST for a free TravelWebcast, Look Local: a new perspective on packaging and selling Canada, part of the popular #TravelWebcastWeek series, as we attempt to answer these questions and more. Charlotte Bell, President & CEO, Tourism Industry Association of Canada sits down with Baxter Media Executive Editor, Bob Mowat about...
HKTB Unveils ‘Open House Hong Kong’
The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) hosted an online forum entitled “Beyond COVID-19: Global Tourism’s New Normal” – the first event of its kind focusing on the post-pandemic tourism prospects for Hong Kong, Mainland, Asia, and the world. More than 4,000 tourism industry representatives registered for the Hong Kong Tourism Board’s (HKTB) Beyond COVID-19 Global Tourism’s New Normal online forum which focused on the post-pandemic prospects for Hong Kong, Mainland China, Asia and the world. The event featured global industry leaders sharing insights into the effects of the...