Destinations
Air Transat Adding Year-Round Montreal To Marrakech Service
Air Transat is expanding its network to North Africa for the first time with the addition of non-stop service between Montreal and Marrakech, Morocco, beginning in June 2025. As a result, it will become the only airline in North America to offer non-stop flights to this Moroccan city, which will be operated twice a week in the summer (June to October) and once a week in the winter (November to April). Annick Guérard, President and Chief Executive Officer of Transat, said: “We are delighted to make this announcement today, as it marks a milestone in the evolution of our...
The Latest Caribbean Destination News From SOTIC 2023
During the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s recent State of the Tourism Industry Conference in Turks and Caicos, representatives from 14 member nations provided the latest updates from the destinations. PressToday was on location to share the biggest news and developments. Rosa Harris, Director of Tourism for the Cayman Islands, shared insights into several new developments underway in the destination. Among the upcoming openings are VIDA Ocean Adventure Lodge, set to open this year with 18 bungalows, and Hotel Indigo Grand Cayman, a 282-room property set to debut in Q2 of 2024. On...
Portugal Wins As ‘Europe’s Leading Destination 2023’ At World Travel Awards
Portugal won the “Europe´s Leading Destination 2023” award at the 30th World Travel Awards (WTA) ceremonyin Batumi, Georgia. In addition, Portugal won a total of 17 European awards in various categories. Highlights included the city of Porto, considered Europe's Leading City Break Destination, the Algarve, winner of Europe's Leading Beach Destination, Lisbon as Europe's Leading City Destination, Madeira, Europe's Leading Island Destination and the Passadiços do Paiva, in Arouca, as Europe's Leading Adventure Tourist Attraction 2023. Secretary of State for Tourism, Commerce...
The Future Looks Bright For St. Vincent and The Grenadines
“I’m perhaps one of the only ministers of tourism in the Caribbean who will say we're not in the business of mass tourism. It may sound strange — do we want more people to come? Yes, but it's really about sustainable tourism,” Carlos James, Minister of Tourism for St. Vincent and the Grenadines, said kicking off a breakfast event in Toronto yesterday morning. “And what we're building out is a special part of that. We’re going to share the value, the experience of the culture and heritage of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, with what we have in terms of natural beauty.” In the...
Spill The Tea On GB At VisitBritain Workshops
For agents with clients who want to know more about Britain, VisitBritain will be hosting a series of travel agent workshops in four Ontario cities in November. In partnership with VisitWales, VisitScotland, and Canadian tour operator partners, Globus, Goway, RIT and Travelbrands, the workshops will include presentations and networking opportunities, highlighting key product, tours and partners across Britain. Workshops run from 4 pm to 7 pm and are scheduled for: Monday Nov. 13 in Kingston Tuesday Nov. 14 in Ajax Wednesday Nov. 15 in Barrie Thursday Nov. 16 in...
Takeaways From SOTIC: It’s All About The Experience
“I see innovation playing a key role in the development of our tourism products, and in the ways in which we promote ourselves to travellers seeking unique, authentic and bespoke experiences,” Kenneth Bryan, chairman of the Caribbean Tourism Organization, noted during his opening remarks for the State of the Tourism Industry Conference. “Have you noticed the word experiences being used more and more as a synonym for tourism? Because that’s what tourism is. That’s what each of us involved in the tourism industry is selling — an experience of our islands, our cultures, our foods,...
St. Vincent And The Grenadines Ready For 2024
St. Vincent and the Grenadines' Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Sustainable Development and Culture, Hon. Carlos James will make his first official visit to Canada as Minister from Oct. 14 to Oct. 17, 2023. His visit comes following the announcement by Sandals Resorts International of the opening of 18th resort in the Caribbean at Buccament Bay, St. Vincent on March 27, 2024. Minister James welcomed the news of this prestigious brand in St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) and anticipates increased visitors from an already significant Canadian market. “We welcome Sandals...
Sandals Debuts Immersive Island Inclusive Dining In Nassau
Sandals Resorts has expanded its trendsetting, off-site dining program, Island Inclusive, to The Bahamas at Sandals Royal Bahamian. Now available to guests, the program takes the all-inclusive dining experience off property, immersing travellers in the bold flavours and culinary traditions of Nassau via unique and expertly curated island restaurants – from a craft cocktail bar offering unique spirits in an upscale setting to a cozy café serving French and Mediterranean delights. Debuting first with the grand opening of Sandals Royal Curaçao in June 2022, Island...