Destinations
Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism praises Canadian Diaspora for its exceptional support
Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett, has expressed profound gratitude for the Canadian diaspora’s extraordinary leadership and generosity in raising more than CAD$3 million in relief and recovery support for communities across Jamaica impacted by Hurricane Melissa. In the aftermath of one of the most severe storms in recent history, Jamaican communities have faced significant challenges. The swift mobilization of Jamaicans living in Canada -- through targeted fundraising campaigns, relief concerts, community drives, and direct donations -- has been a testament to the...
Antigua and Barbuda honour top-producing travel advisors
Canadian travel advisors were among Antigua and Barbuda’s top global producers honoured and celebrated at the 2025 Antigua and Barbuda Black Pineapple Awards. The event, hosted by the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority (ABTA), recognized travel professionals from Antigua and Barbuda’s main source markets for their exceptional contributions to the destination’s tourism growth over the past year. Leading travel advisors from Canada, the Caribbean and Latin America, the U.S. and the United Kingdom and Europe travelled to Antigua for the gala awards ceremony, which was held at...
Jamaica’s Comeback shows Travel Advisors the Island’s Resilience
Nearly 400 travel advisors and industry partners gathered at Sandals Dunn’s River in Jamaica last week, for the “Back to Jamaica” trip, marking the island’s first major event since Hurricane Melissa. Designed around the theme Resilience, Readiness, Return, the four-day FAM highlighted the destination’s rapid recovery and reaffirmed that Jamaica is fully open for business. Spearheaded by Adam Stewart, Executive Chairman of Sandals Resorts International (SRI), the visit aimed to give agents firsthand confidence in the island’s readiness. “Seeing is believing,” Stewart...
Air Canada’s takes off to The Bahamas from Halifax and Ottawa
Air Canada has launched new nonstop flights from Halifax and Ottawa to Nassau, The Bahamas, as demand from both regions continues to surge. From Ottawa, travel to The Bahamas is up 54% year-over-year, and Nova Scotia has increased 85%. The direct flights are expected to accelerate that growth by removing connections and giving travellers a faster, smoother trip south. With warm ocean waters, sunny skies, and temperatures around 30°C, Canada’s ultimate winter escape is just a few hours away. The Honourable I. Chester Cooper, Deputy Prime Minister of The Bahamas, said of the new...
Think You Know Spain, Think Again
The Tourist Office of Spain in Canada has offered a sneak peak at its upcoming promotional campaign and it involves showcasing sides to the country not linked to its many beaches. Office director Isabel Martin Benitez told a Wednesday Toronto gathering that the 2026 campaign will have the tagline, "Think you Know Spain? Think Again." with Martin Benitez telling her audience that the tourist office will be updating people on sites and attractions "that are beyond the traditional ones." Spain sees huge numbers of visitors annually, many drawn by beach stays on its long coast....
Porter Airlines takes off to Costa Rica with new service
Porter Airlines is taking off to Costa Rica with the start of roundtrip service between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Liberia, Costa Rica (LIR); marking the airline’s first route to Central America. The Toronto-Liberia route operates up to six times weekly. It is the fourth in a series of new southern routes that Porter is launching this winter, including Cancun, Puerto Vallarta and Nassau. It also complements joint venture partner Air Transat’s network, giving travellers even more options for reaching southern vacation destinations. Andrew Pierce, vice...
Travel Advisors discover a little luxury in Thailand with Minor Hotels
A select group of travel advisors recently had the opportunity to discover some of Thailand’s luxury offerings on a familiarization trip hosted by Minor Hotels (Anantara Hotels & Resorts, Avani Hotels) in collaboration with CG Journeys. The trip showcased Minor Hotels luxury properties along with showcasing Thailand’s culturally rich destinations. The multi-city program also highlighted Thailand’s exceptional hospitality, regional diversity, and newly spotlighted film locations featured in The White Lotus Season 3. The journey commenced in Chiang Rai at Anantara...
Mindtrip, Bahamas partner to unlock one-of-a-kind adventures
Mindtrip, an AI-powered platform that empowers everyone to travel differently, is partnering with the Islands of The Bahamas to transform the DMO’s content into actionable and customized trip plans. Whether a would-be traveller wants to explore the region’s lesser-known islands or enjoy food festivals, scuba diving, ecotourism, and more, Mindtrip for Business helps them plan, design, and experience itineraries that exceed expectations. Andy Moss, Co-founder and CEO of Mindtrip, explained: “The Bahamas is the perfect partner for Mindtrip for Business because the destination offers...