Destinations
Deal Or No Deal?
A Brexit study commissioned by IATA paints a depressing picture for aviation if, as now seems increasingly likely, Britain leaves the European Union with no deal on the table, reports Quebec editor, Mike Dunbar in this week's digital edition of Canadian Travel Press. The study, which was unveiled to journalists recently in Geneva, warns that “in the case of no deal there will be no time to negotiate a comprehensive air services agreement between the EU and the UK so a `bare-bones’ agreement will need to be implemented to ensure at least a basic level of connectivity.” But Rafael...
Rocky Mountain High
It was all things Colorado last night (Jan. 24) as Colorado Tourism and several partners hosted an evening at Cabin Five in Toronto to update travel industry personnel on all that's happening in the “Centennial State” and the “Mile-High City” of Denver. While known for its skiing, if there was one message last night it was that Colorado is a four-season destination with plenty to offer visitors. Speaking with PressToday, Liz Birdsall of the Colorado Tourism Office said, “people come for the winter, but stay for the summer.” She also stressed how important the Canadian...
Saint Lucia Has Record 2018
Saint Lucia has recorded its best performance ever in visitor arrivals, as it welcomed 1,218,294 visitors in 2018, representing a 10.2% increase over 2017 (which was also a record-setting year for the island). Industry figures are up across the board led by the yachting sector with a 25.9% increase over last year’s numbers. Cruising is up by 13.6% and stay-over arrivals increased by 2.2%. Tourism Minister Dominic Fedee highlighted some of the steps taken to reposition Saint Lucia’s tourism product to compete among other leading destinations. “We have a very small tourism...
U by Uniworld’s The B On The Move in 2020
Following its inaugural year, U by Uniworld, the first river cruise dedicated to a new generation of adult travellers, has announced The B will be moving to Central Europe for the 2020 season. With increasing demand for the region, where sister ship The A also resides, The B will cease operation on the Seine river and resume cruising in the 2020 season with new itineraries in Central Europe. “Being the first means that we’re not only inventing an entirely new sector of the industry, but we’re quite literally in ‘unchartered waters.’ As a brand, U by Uniworld will always...
Princess Celebrates 50 Years of Alaska Sailings
Princess Cruises is celebrating 50 years of sailing to Alaska with the introduction of new entertainment, shore excursions and culinary offerings. New programs will be available onboard seven Princess ships sailing in Alaska for the upcoming May through September season, marking the cruise line’s largest deployment ever and featuring the debut of Royal Princess, the first time a Princess MedallionClass ship will be sailing in Alaska. The OceanMedallion wearable device features leading-edge technology that delivers personalized service through enhanced guest-crew interactions,...
Brussels Breaking Records
Tourist are coming back to Brussels in their droves. The numbers speak for themselves. In 2018, almost 8.5 million overnight stays were recorded in the capital. What's more, the leisure tourism sector is undergoing a significant evolution and for the first time, is reaching the levels of the professional sector. Every year, Brussels welcomes millions of visitors and the number of tourists visiting the capital has increased steadily over the past two years. 2018, the year of the 60th anniversary of the beginning of the tourist era in Brussels, ended on a positive note with a 8.7 %...
Tourist Arrivals Two Years Ahead of Forecasts: UNWTO
International tourist arrivals grew 6% last year, totalling 1.4 billion, according to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer. UNWTO’s long term forecast issued in 2010 indicated the 1.4 billion mark would be reached in 2020, yet the remarkable growth of international arrivals in recent years has brought it two years ahead. UNWTO estimates that worldwide international tourist arrivals (overnight visitors) increased 6% to 1.4 billion in 2018, clearly above the 3.7% growth registered in the global economy. In relative terms, the Middle East (+10%), Africa (+7%), Asia and the...
Goway Launches Newest Downunder Brochure
Goway has launched its newest brochure – the 2019/20 Downunder brochure, highlighted with more than 450 travel ideas for travel to Australia, New Zealand, the islands of the South Pacific, and Papua New Guinea. With something for everyone, the brochure features everything from exclusive private touring, to small ship and ocean liner cruises, family themed vacations and working holidays for adventurous youth, right up to Luxury VIP Travel. New travel ideas for 2019 include: Intercontinental Hayman Island Resort and Daydream Island in the Whitsundays both reopening after...