Destinations
The European Union Film Festival is back for a new hybrid edition
The European Union Film Festival is again underway in Toronto, showcasing a variety of movies from across the European continent. There are in-person screenings at the city’s Spadina Theatre through Nov. 30, and an accompanying online festival will run from Dec. 1 - Dec. 17, with viewers across Canada able to see those movies on www.euffto.com. On Sun., Nov. 19, Baxter Media caught the North American debut of the Italian film, The Spring of My Life, directed by Zavvo Nicolosi, a whimsical and humorous road trip movie starring popular Sicilian singers Colapesce and Dimartino....
Jamaica Tourist Board Showcases Its Best During Canada Trade Week
The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) brought the spirit of the island to Canadian travel advisors and consumers last week during Canada Trade Week. The cross-country promotional campaign included travel agent engagement events in Calgary, Montréal and Toronto, followed by the first-ever Jamaica Travel Expo consumer event at the Pearson Convention Centre in Toronto. Throughout the week, JTB sales team representatives were joined by dozens of industry partners – including hotels, attractions, airlines and tour operators – to provide Canadian travellers and retailers with the latest...
Visit Orlando Bringing Sunshine to Canada With New Campaign
Visit Orlando recently launched the Winter Doesn’t Exist in Orlando campaign in Canada. Running Nov. 13 through March 24, digital display, social media and search engine marketing are running in Ontario, as well as digital and weather dynamic billboards featuring real time temperature updates from Orlando to entice cold weather market residents to consider travelling to Orlando. The complementing national specialty and Ontario-focused television flight begins on Nov. 20. About the campaign The Winter Doesn’t Exist campaign highlights Orlando as the perfect sunshine escape...
Tauck Teams Up With Rocky Mountaineer For New Journeys
Tauck is expanding its partnership with Rocky Mountaineer to introduce two new North American journeys that each feature a scenic two-day rail component. The two new itineraries are the eight-day “Salt Lake City to Denver by Rocky Mountaineer” and the 10-day “The Best of Western Canada & Rocky Mountaineer” join an existing partnered itinerary, “Vancouver & the Rockies by Rocky Mountaineer.” The train segment in each of Tauck’s two new itineraries will pair the ease, relaxation and romance of rail travel – including incredible panoramic views of scenic alpine...
Iceland Experiencing Increased Seismic Activity On Reykjanes Peninsula
Iceland’s National Police Commissioner raised the Civil Protection Service Level from Alert to Emergency on Nov. 10 in response to increasing seismic activity on the Reykjanes Peninsula. This is the highest level of Civil Protection Service Levels, indicating an event which has already begun and could lead, or already has led to, harm to people, communities, properties or the environment. At this stage, immediate measures have been taken to ensure security, save lives and prevent casualties, damage and or loss. Iceland’s well-known Blue Lagoon geothermal pool has closed for a...
Ensemble Picks Jamaica As Tourism Board Partner Of The Year
The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) has been picked as the Tourism Board ‘Partner of the Year’ by Ensemble. Winners of Ensemble’s recognition awards were announced at the organization’s annual Horizons conference in Las Vegas on Nov. 5. Donovan White, Director of Tourism, JTB, said: “We have been shining the spotlight on luxury in Jamaica over the last year, and the JTB’s strategic partnership with Ensemble has played a significant role in our efforts to elevate the island’s high-end tourism products. We are honoured to receive this recognition from our partners at...
Europe Posts Strong Rebound, But Recovery Still Uneven
According to the latest edition of the ‘European Tourism Trends & Prospects,’ following a summer of strong tourism demand, international tourist arrivals to Europe are only 3.2% below 2019 levels, and nights are down by 1.3% for the January-September period. The quarterly report indicates that the rebound is being driven by resilient intra-European travel and the influx of US tourists benefitting from favourable exchange rates. Year-to-date data show that around 1 in 3 reporting destinations have surpassed 2019 levels of foreign arrivals. Europe’s recovery was mostly...
VisitBritain Names Cathy Stapells As Director For Canada
VisitBritain has appointed Cathy Stapells to Director, Canada. Stappells will be based in VisitBritain’s Toronto office and she will lead the implementation of VisitBritain’s integrated travel trade and communications strategy in Canada. The role is also a key interface for cross-government activities with the British High Commission in Ottawa and Consulates in Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver and Calgary. Commenting on the appointment, VisitBritain’s Executive Vice President, The Americas, Australia & New Zealand Paul Gauger said: “Cathy brings a wealth of tourism and...