Destinations
Hawaii Mandates Self-Quarantine For Visitors
Effective March 26 at 12:01 a.m., Hawaii Governor David Ige is mandating all visitors arriving in Hawaii to self-quarantine for 14 days. The mandate, the first such action in the United States, applies to all arrivals at state airports from the continental U.S. and international destinations and extends to other private and commercial aircrafts. The mandate follows Ige’s request on March 17 that all travellers suspend travel to Hawaii for 30 days. He also requested the closure of all bars, clubs, theatres, entertainment centres and visitor attractions across the...
G Adventures Announces Further Tour Suspensions
Due to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, G Adventures is further suspend all tours departing up to and including May 31, with the exception of the May 29 ‘Norwegian Arctic Encompassed’ trip. The tour operator noted the health and safety of travellers and staff remain the top priority and the decision is a necessary measure to protect travellers and staff at this time. G Adventures had previously suspended all tours until April 30. Any traveller booked and fully paid on a tour departing between March 16 and May 31 will receive a 110% travel credit on all booked tour services,...
A Staggering Number
It is a staggering number. The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) says that 1 million jobs are being lost every day in the travel and tourism sector due to the sweeping effect of the coronavirus pandemic. The growing job losses, the WTTC reports, are affecting every level of the industry and are gathering pace, as countries go into lockdown to tackle the virus. The industry association points to the widespread closure of hotels, suspension of the majority of international and domestic airline flights, cessation of cruise lines operations and growing global travel bans are...
Disneyland’s Avengers Campus to Open in July
Avengers Campus, an entirely new land dedicated to discovering, recruiting and training the next generation of heroes, will open July 18 at the Disneyland Resort, inside Disney California Adventure Park. Guests who are lifelong fans of Super Heroes and those discovering them for the first time are invited to team up with the Avengers and their allies to live out their “Super Hero” dreams in this fully immersive land that mixes innovative technology and fun for all ages. Avengers Campus brings together Earth’s Mightiest Heroes for the common good, and they’re calling all...
Hilton Expands Presence in Mexico
Hilton recently announced the opening of its new Hilton Garden Inn in Mexico – Hilton Garden Inn Monterrey Obispado. The 176-room hotel is located within Torre TOP, a new mixed-use project with LEED Gold Certification for sustainable buildings. Upon completion, Torre TOP will be recognized as Mexico’s tallest skyscraper. “As Hilton continues to expand its presence across the market, we are confident that our new Hilton Garden Inn property will elevate Monterrey’s travel and business tourism with our intuitive service and quality accommodations,” said Fernando Padilla,...
Insight Looks Ahead To 2021 With Wander Women Journeys
Coinciding with International Women’s Day, Insight Vacations announced the launch of its new Wander Women program dedicated to female travellers, writes managing editor, Ann Ruppenstein in this week's issue of Travel Courier. The inaugural itinerary, Inspirational India, A Wander Women Journey, is not only for women, but designed by women, run by women and provides economic empowerment to women. “With 57% of our guests being women along with the rise of women’s-only travel, our new journey makes it a perfect fit for those who want to get below the surface and experience India...
The Biggest Danger Is ‘The Lockdown Paradox’
The main risk to the global economy in general and travel and tourism in particular from COVID-19 is not contagion or mortality but rather it stems from the actions that national and local authorities have taken to curb the outbreak – actions that have been dubbed “the lockdown paradox,” reports Quebec editor, Mike Dunbar in this week's issue of Canadian Travel Press. That was the analysis shared by Tourism Economics president Adam Sacks during an online COVID-19 update organized by Visit California and attended by some 1,200 listeners. Sacks explained, “As the coronavirus...
Tremblant Unveils $8.8 M Expansion Plans
Quebec's Tremblant has announced a new $8.8 million investment to open a new summit called Timber, create a new beginner area on Versant Soleil and carry out infrastructure maintenance work. With a growing demand for easy runs, $1.4 million will go toward a new beginner area at the base of Versant Soleil. Several maintenance projects representing $5.4 million will also be carried out on the ski lifts and buildings, including the renovation of the washrooms next to Café Johannsen. To prepare for the opening of the new Timber Summit for the 2021-22 winter, $2 million will be dedicated...