Destinations
Competitiveness Crucial For Swiss Aviation
In a newly released analysis, IATA highlights that the competitiveness of Switzerland’s air transport sector could generate an additional 36,000 jobs and nearly CHF 13 billion in extra GDP for the nation’s economy by 2037. The IATA study, Switzerland Air Transport Regulatory Competitiveness Indicators, recommends that to maximize the employment and prosperity opportunities created by a successful air transport industry, Switzerland should move forward with a cost-effective expansion of Zurich and Geneva airports, without additional restrictions on night flights, and tackle...
WestJet Welcomes Roatán to its Network
WestJet is adding Roatán, Honduras to its growing list of Caribbean destinations with new non-stop seasonal service from Toronto starting Dec. 15. “With the addition of the snorkelling paradise of Roatán to our network, WestJet guests now have convenient access to 14 Caribbean destinations non-stop from Toronto this winter,” said Arved von zur Muehlen, WestJet chief commercial officer. “Roatán is home to miles of coastline featuring barrier reefs, white sand beaches and turquoise waters and is a bucket list getaway that we can't wait for our guests to explore starting this...
Germany Continues To See Steady Growth
Incoming tourism to Germany continues to show steady growth, with an increase of 3.3% in June. According to provisional figures from the Federal Statistical Office, 39.8 million international overnights were registered across hotels and accommodation establishments with more than 10 beds between January and June – a 3% (1.2 million) rise for the equivalent period of the previous year. Petra Hedorfer, CEO of the German National Tourist Board (GNTB), observed, “Destination Germany is positioning itself well within the increasingly competitive market. According to the latest trend...
Partnerships Appreciated
The president of Baxter Media has thanked the different foreign tourist boards represented in this country for the contribution they make to Canada's travel industry. David McClung told a Tuesday Toronto lunch jointly sponsored by Baxter Media, the Globus Family of Brands and Torstar that their presence here is a major plus for the travel industry. “The fact that you are here is so important,” he said to representatives of tourist boards promoting countries on different continents. McClung praised the different boards for committing to the Canadian market. The...
Curio Collection by Hilton Debuts in Mexico City
Hilton has announced the opening of Umbral, Curio Collection by Hilton, representing the brand’s debut in Mexico City. The modern 59-room boutique hotel is the latest addition to Curio Collection by Hilton, reinforcing the growth of its portfolio of one-of-a-kind hotels and resorts in premier destinations across the Caribbean and Latin America. Part of an ambitious program to restore historical buildings in Mexico, Umbral, Curio Collection by Hilton is a restoration project from a heritage building that was constructed in 1924. Situated in downtown Mexico City, the hotel overlooks...
Thailand: A Great Place To Hit The Links
The Tourism Authority of Thailand is using a talented sister act to convince tourists that Thailand is a great place for golfers to hit the links. The tourism authority held a Tuesday Toronto event that featured Thai golfers Moriya Jutanugarn and her sister Ariya, both winners on the LPGA tour, with Ariya having been ranked the top female golfer in the world and Moriya eighth. Ariya's LPGA wins have included the prestigious 2018 U.S. Women's Open and 2016 Women's British Open. They're competing in this week's Canadian Open. The Jutanugarn sisters are part of a growing wave of...
Writing A New Chapter
United Stories is the latest addition to a suite of story-telling platforms by Brand USA that help illustrate and define the characteristics – and characters – of the United States. Prospective visitors to the U.S. are the intended consumers of this content, which is on a schedule of ongoing production, reports western editor, Ted Davis in this week's digital edition of Canadian Travel Press. “Our goal is to amplify the stories of our suppliers, from mobiles to giant screens and everything in between,” said Christopher Thompson, the president of Brand USA, in a recent interview...
Sunwing Goes Back To Tobago
After a successful inaugural season in 2018-2019, Sunwing has announced it will be returning to Tobago this winter with weekly direct flights from Toronto. Sunwing is the only Canadian leisure carrier to offer direct flights to the destination, with flights operating weekly from Dec. 19, 2019 until April 16, 2020. And Sunwing’s direct flight service to Tobago has had a positive effect on the island’s tourism industry, with arrivals increasing throughout Sunwing’s inaugural season. Andrew Dawson, president of tour operations for Sunwing, observed, “We are excited to be...