Destinations
Fever Pitch to Rep JTB in Canada
Fever Pitch Marketing Communications is now representing the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) in Canada. Founded in 1955, Jamaica’s national tourism agency is based in the capital city of Kingston, with a Canadian regional office located in Toronto. Working in collaboration with FINN Partners in New York, Fever Pitch will manage promotion of the Caribbean tourist destination across Canada. Fever Pitch’s mandate will focus on media relations, planning press visits for media and content creators to experience various aspects of the island, organizing media events, developing consumer...
TDC Takes A Ride With Collette
Transat Distribution Canada (TDC) gave 14 of its travel professionals the opportunity to discover the many facets of the Emerald Isle with Collette, from Oct. 28 to Nov. 6. The travel professionals had the chance to “Ride Along” with a group of regular passengers, to enjoy the trip like a non-agent, and to better present the experience to consumers. Sandra Wesson, director of product and industry relations for TDC, accompanied the group and stated “this was such an amazing opportunity for our travel professionals to experience the Collette service firsthand. From their door-to-door...
Costsavers’ 2020 Top Achievers Trip Is Back
Costsavers' Top Achievers trip to Asia was a big success this year, and it's back again for a second year, with plans to make it even bigger and better. In 2020 the trip will see Costsaver’s top selling agents switch to relaxation mode as they experience the sandy shores, lush jungles and volcanos of Costa Rica. When deciding on the destination for 2020’s Top Achievers trip, now labelled Crew, the eco-tourism hotspot of Costa Rica was a natural fit to showcase what the brand stands for; Essentials by us, Tailored by you. Top agents will have the chance to witness the...
ACV And GVQ Canada Launch New Initiative
Air Canada Vacations and GVQ Canada have signed a major partnership to offer tourism professionals outside of Canada a complete and diversified range of vacation packages in Canada. Since Oct. 1, 2019, GVQ Canada has been the official and exclusive DMC agency for the marketing of travel packages in Canada under the Air Canada Vacations banner. The new strategic alliance will provide travellers with better access to all Canadian provinces, with many packages being added to the range already offered by GVQ Canada for individuals or groups seeking organized tours or tailor-made...
The Bahamas Is Open For Business
Representatives from The Bahamas wrapped up a cross-Canada road show in Toronto yesterday (Nov. 21) actively spreading the word that the archipelago is open for business. “It’s important because tourism is the cornerstone to our economy and we have been in the press a lot lately and all because of Hurricane Dorian,” said Joy Jibrilu, director general of The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism and Aviation, who pointed out that 15 of its key 16 islands are ready and eager to welcome travellers. In fact, Dionisio D’Aguilar, Minister of Tourism and Aviation for The Government of The...
Greater Fort Lauderdale Loves Canadians
There's no doubt what the message was last night in Toronto as travel trade types were welcomed at one of the city's popular downtown gathering places. It was pretty simple: Greater Fort Lauderdale loves its Canadian visitors and it was up here to make sure it stayed 'top of mind' when travel retailers are looking for sunny spots to send their clients. Chatting with Press Today before the formal presentation, Tracy Vaughan, Sr. VP Tourism and Travel Industry Sales, Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention and Visitors Bureau, made it clear that travel agents were an important part of the CVB's...
Canadian Travel to Europe Remains Strong
The latest quarterly report “European Tourism - Trends & Prospects 2019” published by the European Travel Commission (ETC) shows that demand for European tourism continues to rise, albeit at a slower rate than in previous years due to the weakening economic outlook and uncertainty over Brexit. According to the World Tourism Organzation (UNWTO), international tourist arrivals to Europe were 4% higher during the first six months of the year, compared to 2018. Canadian arrivals (45%) and overnights (77%) to Slovakia increased significantly based on data to June. This notable...
Royal Caribbean Increases Bermuda, Canada Options
Royal Caribbean International is amping up its cruise options for sailings to Bermuda (pictured) and Canada for the 2021-2022 season. For the first time in summer 2021, Freedom of the Seas will homeport in Cape Liberty in Bayonne, New Jersey, touting new features and fan favourites following a major US$116 million amplification. And, for the second consecutive summer, Empress will offer seven-night itineraries from Bayonne to Bermuda and select sailings that feature New England and Quebec City. Just in time for leaf peeping season, the ship will sail to Montreal offering 10- and...