Destinations
Puerto Rico Open For Business
Discover Puerto Rico has rolled out #GoForPuertoRico, a new campaign to encourage travel to the Island following January's seismic activity. Drawing inspiration from Puerto Rico's resilient spirit, the new creative reminds travellers that Puerto Rico is open for tourism, focuses on the Island's diverse offerings and communicates that by travelling, visitors are fuelling local communities. In 2019, Puerto Rico posted record-breaking numbers in lodging revenue, airport arrivals and meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) bookings and expects to sustain the tourism...
Avalon’s Top 10 Danube ‘Views’ and ‘Must Do’s’
From rolling hillside vineyards to wine-producing towns oozing with charm, and sky-high fortresses to the Black Forest’s evergreen canopy, the Danube River shapes a picturesque passage across Europe. The famed “Blue Danube” is also home to the Wachau Valley (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), known for some of the best – and most photogenic – hiking and biking trails across the globe. Sail & See On your journey along the Danube River, get ready to witness – and forever carve in your memory – some of the most incredible, awe-inspiring views in the world. In addition...
Guadeloupe, Martinique: Caribbean Vibe, French Flair
A Caribbean vibe with French flair, sister islands, Guadeloupe and Martinique, invited local agents, partners and guests to the French Caribbean Sensations show in Toronto last night at Hotel X, reports PressToday's Ashley Rochefort. Celebrating two islands in one room, the tourist boards, along with suppliers like Club Med, Air Canada, Air Canada Vacations, and cruising partners were on hand to provide information to agents about these destinations that are growing in popularity. The CEO of the Martinique Tourism Authority, Francois Baltus Languedoc, travelled from Martinique just to...
Tourism Australia Says Thanks For The Support
Tourism Australia says those visiting Australia can have an enjoyable and more importantly safe vacation these days in a country that has seen areas ravaged by bushfires that have generated international attention in the past couple of months, reports Press Today's Ian Stalker. Unusually hot weather and prolonged droughts in part of the country fueled fires in different areas that tourism authorities concede have put a damper on its tourist trade. A Tourism Australia delegation visited Toronto Monday as part of a North American tour to reassure travel agents that their clients can...
UK Posts Strong Growth From Canada
The United Kingdom saw strong gains from Canada during the first nine months of 2019. VisitBritain has just released new figures showing that from January to September 2019, there were 707,000 visits from Canada to the UK -- that's up 5% on the same period in 2018. As well, the these are the second-highest January to September results, just behind the 2008 record of 712,000 visits. Gavin Landry, executive vice-president, The Americas for VisitBritain, said of the results: “2019 has seen consistently strong results for Canadian inbound tourism to the UK, demonstrating...
Welcome To Paradise
After 18 months of planning and building, Club Med Miches Playa Esmeralda in the Dominican Republic is officially open for business. Accepting guests during a soft launch period since late November 2019, Henri Giscard d’Estaing, President of Club Med, and Carolyne Doyon, President & CEO, North America and the Caribbean of Club Med, welcomed international press, resort guests, members of the local community, and dignitaries including President of the Dominican Republic Danilo Medina Sanchez; Francisco Javier Garcia, Minister of Tourism; Federico Bencosme Ulloa, Mayor of Michès; and...
It’s All About The Connection
Improved transport connectivity is driving the increase in international arrivals to the Bahamas, reports GlobalData. The data and analytics company notes that international arrivals to the Bahamas are set to reach 1.6 million in 2022, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.3% between 2019 and 2022. Amber Barnes, travel and tourism analyst at GlobalData, said: “Despite the devastation caused by Hurricane Dorian, the Bahamas has recovered quickly. In 2019, new flights were added (mostly to the US), which has helped to cement the US’ position as the dominant source...
Authentic Azores
This winter, Azores Airlines will connect Toronto to the Portuguese Island of Terceira (non-stop weekly service) in addition to four-time-weekly service to Ponta Delgada, writes Rodney Tugwell in this week's Travel Courier cover story. Passengers visiting the Azorean Archipelago are able to get to this magnificent destination in just over five hours flight time aboard the new A321neo. The aircraft can transport up to 190 passengers and provides a high level of comfort on the medium-long haul routes. You don't have to fly half way around the world to be canyoning, cycling, hiking,...