Destinations
Destination Update: Mexico, Martinique, Saint Lucia & More
The Quintana Roo Tourism Board offered an update on the efforts underway to support the tourism industry and it also unveiled details on the united strategy and integrated plan to support the industry’s rapid recovery. The destination includes Cancun, Playa Del Carmen, Riviera Maya, Cozumel, Tulum, Isla Mujeres, Isla Holbox, and Bacalar and the Mexican Caribbean’s tourism industry continues to closely support the Quintana Roo State government in its proactive actions to limit the spread of COVID-19. This includes the latest creative advertising under the campaign name...
UK, France, EU Updates On Border Measures
In his address to the United Kingdom yesterday evening, British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson outlined plans to carefully reopen the nation’s economy. Outlining the plans, the British PM said of the way forward: “I must stress again that all of this is conditional, it all depends on a series of big Ifs. It depends on all of us – the entire country – to follow the advice, to observe social distancing, and to keep that R down.” And Johnson also indicated that “to prevent re-infection from abroad, I am serving notice that it will soon be the time – with transmission...
Positive Reports From The Caribbean
According to a leading researcher and academic, COVID-19 has been contained in the English-speaking Caribbean and Haiti. However, Dr. Clive Landis, pro-vice-chancellor for undergraduate studies and research, and professor of cardiovascular research at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Cave Hill campus in Barbados, and the chairman of the UWI COVID-19 task force, makes it abundantly clear that this doesn’t mean that the Caribbean is out of danger. Landis, who led the research into the progress of the virus in the 15-member Caribbean Community, as well as the British overseas...
Sandals Goes Platinum With Health, Safety Measures
For nearly 40 years, Sandals Resorts has continuously implemented and strengthened health and safety protocols to ensure guests are able to enjoy their Caribbean vacation worry-free. In preparation to welcome guests back to the beauty and warmth of the Caribbean, the company today introduced Sandals Platinum Protocols of Cleanliness, building on its existing industry-leading practices to guarantee cleanliness standards and heightened health and safety measures that address changing consumer expectations amidst COVID-19. Gordon “Butch” Stewart, Founder and Chairman of Sandals...
Dream Now, Travel Later With Cayman Islands
Consumers can’t wait to travel again. So, during this down time, make sure you’re staying up-to-date on exciting destinations your clients will be asking about when the world is ready to travel again … destinations like the Cayman Islands. For your convenience, Baxter Media has posted last week’s Cayman Islands webinar, hosted by Tammy Van Zyl of the Cayman Islands Department of Tourism, all about the safe, family-friendly destination that boasts a high repeat traveller rate. Her presentation included an in-depth look at the variety of vacations offered on each Grand...
More Appreciation For Agents
Tourism Ireland is offering up a big thank you to travel agents all across Canada for their support and partnership. When the time is right, we look forward to getting out and meeting in person to share the world-famous ‘céad míle fáilte - ‘a hundred thousand welcomes.’ Tourism Ireland offers a number of support programs for agents, including: The Ireland Specialist Program Content Library: 45K video and images free to use Ireland Insiders Facebook Group - Exclusive to Travel Agents Sign up to our monthly e-zine for updates on events, fams and...
Jamaica Says It’s Your Day
The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) is celebrating its long relationship with travel agents today and to mark Travel Agent Day 2020, the JTB will show its appreciation and give back to Jamaica travel specialists in Canada and the U.S. in a meaningful way. Here in Canada, the JTB is giving away Tim Hortons gift cards to travel specialists based in that market. The first 300 Canadian agents to register at www.visitjamaica.com/canada/contest will receive a $10 gift card via email. In the U.S., the JTB will partner with Jamaican-owned food distributor Grace Foods to provide travel...
Jamaica’s Bartlett Defines A New Generation
Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett has branded future travellers as Generation-C amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Bartlett offered the definition during his keynote address to the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) UK Chapter’s Annual General Meeting recently, as he outlined the key challenges for the Caribbean region facing COVID-19 and measures in place for recovery. He defined the term Generation-C or GEN-C as intergenerational, a merging of the demographics the island traditionally targeted and importantly one which was essentially ageless. Said...