Destinations
Major Growth For Medical Tourism – WTTC
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), which represents the global Travel & Tourism private sector, has released its latest piece of major research, which reveals the staggering growth of global medical tourism, with the US leading the way in terms of both inbound and outbound spending. The report -- A Prescription for a Healthier Economy -- shows international spending on medical tourism products and services grew by 358% in nominal terms between 2000 and 2017, increasing from $2.4 billion to $11 billion. This growth resulted in spending on medical tourism reaching 1.2% of...
Uncovering The Timeless Wonders Of Turkey
Set up in Ayvalik, a scenic seaside town on Turkey’s northwestern Aegean coast, Tara Hopkins has found a way to impact the lives of women in the community by putting garbage to good use, writes assistant editor, Ann Ruppenstein in this week's Travel Courier. Hopkins runs a co-op for women who have never worked for salary before, creating one-of-a-kind accessories out of recycled materials like bottle caps and discontinued packaging for tea and ketchup. Translating to the garbage ladies, çöp(m)adam addresses issues of women’s employment in Turkey and the importance of...
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...