Destinations
Intrepid Introduces Antarctica Savings
Intrepid Travel is offering discounts of up to 50% on select 2019/2020 Antarctica departures, on bookings made by 6 p.m. PT on Oct. 22. Because Antarctica is usually a once-in-a-lifetime, big ticket trip, a discount this deep makes the remote continent much more accessible for travellers. “Those who are in search of a sustainable way to explore the 'Great White Continent' can feel comfortable booking a trip with the B-Corp-certified, carbon neutral company,” Intrepid says. Intrepid Travel offsets every trip it offers on behalf of every traveller, and the company has also made...
MSC Meraviglia Makes Its Canadian Debut
MSC Cruises’ first Meraviglia Class smart ship made its North American debut last week and its inaugural visit to Quebec City on Oct. 14, as part of its first ever cruise from North America. MSC Meraviglia is MSC Cruises’ largest ship sailing from the U.S and sets the record for the largest ship to ever port in Quebec City as well as in other Canadian ports: Corner Brook (Newfoundland and Labrador) on Oct. 11, Charlottetown (Prince Edward Island) on Oct. 12, Saint John (New Brunswick) on Oct. 21, Halifax (Nova Scotia) on Oct. 22 and Sydney (Nova Scotia) on Oct. 23. Ian...
Experience The Magic Of The Beaches Of Fort Myers And Sanibel
When asked about his favourite part of The Beaches of Fort Myers and Sanibel, Ray Sarracino of The Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau doesn’t point to the year round mild temperatures of living on Florida's Gulf Coast or popular attractions like Edison & Ford Winter Estates. Rather, it’s the magical and serene feeling found by getting away from it all on one of the secluded stretches of beach in the area. After hearing the word “magical” consistently get used to describe what makes the area special among locals and visitors alike, Francesca Donlan, director of...
Albufeira Creates Some Buzz In Toronto
A hundred travel agents, tour operators, and other industry professionals gathered in downtown Toronto last night to explore the Albufeira region of Portugal. Visit Portugal was joined by 17 suppliers from APAR, the agency for the promotion of the Albufeira region. Attendees were invited to meet individually with suppliers to understand products like luxury hotels, self-catering apartments, golf courses, tour companies, and DMCs better. “We wanted to create some buzz about Albufeira with Canadians as the weather starts to turn,” explained William Delgado, Country Manager,...
Israel Names Carlin To North America Post
The Israel Ministry of Tourism has named Eyal Carlin as the new Tourism Commissioner for North America. Carlin will oversee all business partnerships and developments, marketing strategy and public relations efforts across the United States and Canada in efforts to continue promoting Israel as a top destination for business, leisure, faith-based and M.I.C.E. travellers. “Eyal has been an incredible asset to our team for almost a decade,” said Amir Halevi, Director General for the Israel Ministry of Tourism. “He is very familiar with the Israel brand and what we’re trying to...
CTO Making Big Changes
The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) Chair -- and Saint Lucia’s Tourism Minister -- Dominic Fedee issued a statement yesterday on the restructuring of the organization, stating: “Over the past two decades, there has been much discussion surrounding the promotion and development of tourism in the Caribbean, the world's most tourism dependent region. While there have been many visions, plans, papers written and philosophies espoused, there has been widespread acceptance that much improvement is needed to elevate tourism development in the region.” “Some of the most...
G Reveals Locations For Next Change Makers Summit
G Adventures has announced the return of its agent incentive program, Change Makers, and for 2020 selected travel agents will get the chance to experience two destinations: India and Nepal. The Change Makers challenge incentivizes agents to focus on changing people's lives through travel, and gives them the opportunity to showcase how they give back to their own community via a social good submission category. Agents who successfully earn a place at the Change Makers Summit will see firsthand how their work directly impacts local communities in the destinations G Adventures...
Exploring Fall Colours The Niagara Way
Niagara offers some truly unique ways to enjoy fall colours, in addition to traditional scenic drives and hikes in the woods. Jet boats, gondolas and even a historic monument that towers above the Niagara Gorge are among the extraordinary vantage points to be found in Niagara, offering fall colour lovers unparalleled views. The following are a few of the most interesting places in Niagara to check out the changing of this seasons: Brock’s Monument: Brock's Monument National Historic Site towers over picturesque and historic Queenston Heights Park, offering great views of the...