Destinations
Intrepid Launches Hawaii Wildfire Appeal
Intrepid Travel has launched an emergency appeal and committed US$50,000 through its not-for-profit, The Intrepid Foundation, to support immediate relief efforts in Hawaii following the devastating wildfires that are taking place. The Intrepid Foundation has partnered with the American Red Cross to offer relief to communities affected by the wildfires. This donation will help enable the Red Cross to provide emergency sheltering, food relief and other critical assistance as this disaster continues. The Intrepid Foundation will dollar match donations to the Hawaii Wildfire Appeal...
A Fun Evening For A Good Cause
It was a fun filled evening with attendees enjoying Bermuda inspired cocktails -- including the world-renowned Dark n’ Stormy. Plus guests had a chance to witness 5 bartender finalists compete to create the best Goslings Rum Cocktail. All in all, it was an evening filled with good company, food & drinks, all while supporting Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Canada. Proceeds of tickets to support the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Canada. For more, check out www.gotobermuda.com . IN THE PHOTO Seen here, from l to r, are Audrey Tanguay Beaudette, Manager – Sales &...
Maui Devastated By Wildfires, HTA Provides Situation Update
Wildfires driven by strong winds from Hurricane Dora swept through Lahaina and other Valley Isle communities leaving devastation in their wake. In a situation update issued at 10 pm HST on Aug. 9, the Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) indicated that those fires were continuing to burn in multiple areas of Maui and on Hawai‘i Island’s Kohala Coast and have resulted in the evacuations of thousands of residents and visitors, and multiple closures of major roadways. Today, multiple sources, including the Maui News and the Honolulu Star Advertiser – were reporting that 36 deaths had...
WestJet Adds Mexico Flights From Vancouver
WestJet is expanding its winter schedule serving British Columbia's Lower Mainland, enhancing its sun and leisure connectivity from Vancouver International Airport to some of Mexico's most popular destinations. Additionally, as part of its connectivity to Mexico, WestJet has added weekly non-stop service between Vancouver and Ixtapa. Chris Avery, WestJet Vice-President, Network Planning, Alliances and Commercial Development, said: “We are thrilled to bring more opportunity for our guests across B.C.'s Lower Mainland to seamlessly connect to their favourite destinations...
U.S. Virgin Islands Showcased At Toronto Caribbean Carnival
The U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) took part in the Toronto Caribbean Carnival as part of the Department of Tourism's ongoing cultural exchange partnerships to collaborate with various Caribbean and diaspora events. As one of North America's most celebrated Caribbean-themed events, Toronto Caribbean Carnival's grand parade serves as a spotlighted opportunity for members of the diaspora to showcase aspects of the collective cultures of the Greater and Lesser Antilles. Joseph Boschulte, Commissioner of Tourism for the U.S. Virgin Islands, said: “We are thrilled to be a part of this...
IGTOA Calls For Limits On Galapagos Tourism Following UNESCO Report
Following the release of UNESCO’s 2023 State of Conservation Report raising concerns about unsustainable tourism growth in the Galapagos, the islands International Galapagos Tour Operators Association (IGTOA) is calling upon the government of Ecuador to limit land-based tourism growth in the Galapagos Islands and to better regulate this rapidly growing sector of the islands’ tourism industry. In a letter to Mauricio Efraín Baus Palacios, Ecuador’s permanent UNESCO delegate, IGTOA asked the government of Ecuador to make good on its 2017 commitment to adopt a zero-growth...
Dominican Republic Launches Agents’ Reward Platform
Destination Dominican Republic is making it clear that it is committed to the travel trade across North America, Latin America and the Caribbean with the launch of its online rewards platform, Dominican Republic Travel Rewards. The platform was created in association with MyBookingRewards.com, and agents now have the chance to reap significant rewards with $1 per room, per night available on holiday bookings made with more than 170 properties country wide. Agents can reap the benefits of booking client holidays with unlimited rewards available on actualised bookings that are logged...
CHIEF Returns To Miami In 2023
The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) is bringing its Caribbean Hospitality Industry Exchange Forum (CHIEF) back to Miami in 2023. CHIEF will be held from Nov. 29 to Dec. 1, 2023, at the Hilton Miami Airport Blue Lagoon. CHTA President Nicola Madden-Greig said the Caribbean region’s premier engagement, networking, education, and best practice sharing event for hospitality industry professionals is back, and this year delegates will explore the theme “A New Era of Caribbean Tourism: Balancing Tradition, Technology and Community”. Said Madden-Greig: “We want to...