Destinations
Egypt Changes Visa Measures For Canadian Citizens
Egypt is implementing new visa measures for Canadian citizens beginning Oct. 1, 2023 and which time, Canadian passport holders will no longer be able to obtain a visa upon arrival in any of the Egyptian entry ports. As of Oct. 1, 2023, Canadian citizens will be required to apply for a prior entry visa to enter the Arab Republic of Egypt from one of the Egyptian Embassies or Consulates abroad. As for why the new measures are being implemented, the announcement of the change stated: “This change is being made in accordance with the principle of reciprocity, as the Canadian...
G Adventures Calls Visa Changes A “Blow”
G Adventures says that it ‘received little warning’ of the changes for Egypt’s visa rules for Canadians and described the changes as a ‘blow’ to Canadian travel agents and their clients as well as operators, like G Adventures. In a statement, G Adventures writes: “We are aware of the proposed change to the entry requirements for Canadian travellers intending to travel to Egypt.” It continues: “Although we have received no formal confirmation, it is our understanding that starting from October 1, Canadian citizens will be required to obtain a visa from the Egyptian...
Come Sail Away And Discover Martinique, Tahiti And Beyond
Yacht charter company Dream Yacht Worldwide has expanded its Easy Crewed yacht product to four new destinations — the British Virgin Islands, Martinique, Tahiti and Seychelles — for those clients looking for a private yacht experience. The concept, which launched last year in Greece and Croatia, was designed for those who are new to chartering. The charter program builds upon the company’s Cabin Cruise vacations, which consists of booking a private staterooms on a catamaran with other guests versus having the entire yacht for the group. “If you’ve always wanted to try...
Florida Keys Sees ‘No Significant Impacts’ From Idalia
The U.S. National Hurricane Center discontinued a tropical storm watch for the Lower Florida Keys and a tropical storm warning for the Dry Tortugas late Tuesday night, after Idalia passed well west of the island chain before strengthening to a hurricane. There are no significant impacts from Idalia brushing the Keys as a tropical storm, according to Monroe County Emergency Management Director Shannon Weiner. Keys infrastructure is operating normally, she said, including the Florida Keys Overseas Highway, electricity, communications and water transmission. There are no reports of any...
HTA Welcomes The Responsible Return Of NCL To Maui
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has announced its return to Kahului, Maui, with the guidance and encouragement of the Maui community, Hawai‘i State Governor Josh Green and the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority. NCL’s Pride of America, which has an 18-year history of cruising the Hawaiian Islands year-round, will recommence its weekly overnight calls to Kahului beginning Sept. 3, 2023. Earlier this month, the cruise line paused its calls to Maui, to avoid stressing local resources due to the devastating wildfires in Lahaina on the island’s west side. David J. Herrera, president of...
Reno Tahoe Picks Canuckiwi Consulting In Canada
Reno Tahoe (Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority) has selected Canuckiwi Consulting to lead its destination marketing in Canada and inspire Canadians to visit “where the largest alpine lake collides with the Biggest Little City in the World” through creative consumer marketing, travel trade, and media partnerships. Mike Larragueta, Interim President/CEO, said: “Reno Tahoe is pleased to be working with Canuckiwi Ltd, Canada to promote Reno, Sparks and North Lake Tahoe to Canadian travellers. Northern Nevada’s impressive lineup of events and live entertainment, paired...
JTB Announces Finalists For Edith Baxter Memorial Award
The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) has announced the five finalists for the 2023 edition of the Edith Baxter Memorial Award. Founded in in 2021, the biennial competition recognizes outstanding individuals who leverage their influence to promote the positive advancement of Jamaica’s tourist industry and/or Jamaican culture within Canada. The commemorative award program was established in partnership with the Baxter family in memory of Canadian travel industry publishing icon Edith Baxter. In keeping with the competition’s namesake, the five finalists for the 2023 competition were...
VisitBritain Puts The Best Of Britain On Show In North America
About 70 industry suppliers are set to show why Britain is the must-go-now destination to more than 50 top buyers from North America at VisitBritain’s Destination Britain North America trade event, led by VisitBritain Chairman Nick de Bois CBE. Over 2,500 one-to-one business appointments are set to take place during the three-day trade fair, being held in San Francisco from Sept. 7 to Sept. 10. North American travel buyers will have the chance to connect with British tourism suppliers to learn about the latest products and innovations on offer from across Britain’s tourism...