Destinations
Canada’s love for Germany just keeps growing
Anja Brokjans, Director of the German National Tourist Office (GNTO) here in Canada came right to the pointing during an event in Toronto yesterday (April 16), stating that Canada’s love for Germany just keeps growing. And Brokjans has the numbers to prove it, pointing to a stunning 32.6% increase in Canadian overnight stays in 2023. That growth, she noted, totals 643,662 overnight stays compared to 2022's 485,348, and showcases the strong bond between Canadian travellers and the vibrant destinations that Germany offers. The GNTO’s Canadian director also pointed out that...
ACTA heads to the Azores for International Destination Conference
ACTA is teaming up with Visit Azores to host its first ever international destination conference in the Azores from Nov. 18 to Nov. 25, 2024. The ACTA International Destination Conference will take place on two of the Azores islands -- São Miguel and Terceira. Throughout the 8-day itinerary advisors will immerse themselves in the culture and authenticity of the Azores, connect with local providers, improve product knowledge, while further developing social media business-building skills. Wendy Paradis, ACTA president, said: “Azores is renowned for its natural beauty and...
Virginia Beach offering Canadians fun for less
Virginia Beach has been welcoming Canadians to its 60 kilometres of coastline for generations. On a visit, Canadians can explore its natural wonders, taste freshly-caught seafood and experience a vibrant oceanfront and arts district, and now they can enjoy some special savings as Virginia Beach rolls out its Virginia Beach Loonie Savers promotion just for Canadians. Nancy Helman, Virginia Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau director, said: “Just in time for summer road trips, we’re excited to introduce even more fun, for fewer loonies,” “The Virginia Beach Loonie Savers...
Los Cabos sets itself apart at 2024 Tianguis show in Acapulco
The Los Cabos Tourism Board (Fiturca), along with 25 of its destination business partners, conducted more than 900 meetings with tour operators, travel agencies, airlines, and even other tourist destinations in Mexico and globally, during the 2024 Tianguis Tourism Fair that was held in Acapulco last week. Along with finalizing business agreements for the benefit of the Los Cabos community and the tourism sector of Baja California Sur, the objective is to showcase the initiatives that the destination has undertaken to set itself apart from other beaches or vacation resorts in Mexico,...
Discover the Palm Beaches launches agent training portal
Discover The Palm Beaches (DTPB), the tourism marketing organization for Palm Beach County, has created a new resource to help travel professionals learn, sell, engage with, and promote The Palm Beaches. The organization developed The Palm Beaches Travel Trade Portal as its first-ever online learning platform tailored specifically for travel advisors as the ultimate tool to teach comprehensive insights into “America’s First Resort Destination.” “Travel advisors are tremendous ambassadors for our destination, and we’re hopeful they will find ‘The Palm Beaches Travel Trade...
Viking adds Mongolia extension for China voyages starting in 2024
Viking is offering guests destination-focused experiences in Mongolia with the new Spirit of Mongolia extension program. The five-night, fully guided pre- or post-extension will allow guests to further immerse themselves in the rich traditions of the region, from the ancient city of Ulaanbaatar to the Gobi Desert. The Spirit of Mongolia and a variety of other pre- and post-extensions, including Hong Kong and Beijing, are available for Viking’s new, first-of-their-kind China itineraries: Best of China, China Discovery, Classic China & the Coast and Wonders of China. “We were...
Flair announces fall & winter schedule with new non-stop to Guadalajara
Flair Airlines has announced its winter route schedule, offering Canadians fair and affordable airfare options during the colder months. Alongside the winter schedule, Flair introduces a brand-new non-stop route from Toronto to Guadalajara, further expanding its international network and accessibility to exciting new destinations. With an expanding network, Flair introduces the new Toronto to Guadalajara non-stop route starting in September. Last year, Flair announced its first non-stop from Vancouver to Guadalajara which was met with overwhelming success. This exciting addition...
NYC Tourism’s CMO Nancy Mammana named interim CEO
Following the news of Fred Dixon's exit from NYC Tourism + Conventions to pursue a role with Brand USA, the company has tapped chief marketing officer Nancy Mammana as interim CEO. Mammana, who has been with NYC Tourism + Conventions since 2018, including five years as CMO, led the company’s 2023 rebrand. She oversees organizational strategies touching all five boroughs of New York City, including domestic and international promotional campaigns, media strategies, digital initiatives, creative and content plans, events, partnerships, licensing and global tourism development...