Destinations
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,...
Single-use plastics banned by Grupo Xcaret
Grupo Xcaret, committed to sustainable and socially responsible tourism in the Mexican Caribbean, invites visitors, collaborators and employees alike to join them on their new initiative. The group has announced that all of its parks have been free from single-use plastics as of Jan. 1. “For several years, we have been taking measures to reduce the environmental impact of our operations, while simultaneously strengthening our nature conservation programs. Banning single-use plastic was the next step and is a testament to our commitment to better the environment,” said Elizabeth...
A Warm Welcome To Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta’s Cruise Port Authority is celebrating the completion of construction on its new cruise passenger welcome centre, Los Alambiques, and themed shopping centre Hacienda Tequilera. It is the second phase of work completed by the port authority of Puerto Vallarta at Puerto Mágico terminal, following the 2018 installation of the local tourist boats and motor lobby. The new construction had a private investment of US$16-million and will be fully accessible in May 2020. The Los Alambiques welcome centre consists of three buildings -- built to resemble the historic...
Showcasing the Mexican Caribbean
The Quintana Roo Tourism Board has unveiled the first phase of MexicanCaribbean.travel – its new digital platform showcasing all of the Mexican Caribbean destinations and offerings and further positioning Quintana Roo as one of the most sought-after tourist destinations in the world. MexicanCaribbean.travel integrates each Quintana Roo destination in an interface designed by Simpleview, specialists in international tourism marketing with a portfolio of more than 1,000 global clients including Australia and Dubai. The partnership reinforces the digital marketing strategy of the Mexican...