Destinations
Long-Haul Travellers Drawn To Europe Despite Rising Costs
Despite rising costs, long-haul travellers continue to show enthusiasm for exploring European destinations this autumn, with travel intention from key markers remaining steady or seeing an increase compared to last year. Interest in travelling to Europe has particularly surged in China. Despite concerns about high travel costs and inflated airfares, 74% of Chinese survey respondents intend to visit a European destination between September and December 2023. This represents a notable 10% increase since the same period last year and an increase of 9% compared to autumn 2019, the last...
Transat Launches New Offerings To Peru
Transat is launching packages and à la carte hotels in Peru -- a new destination that’s being offered by Air Transat. Air Transat flights to Lima, starting in December, will also be available year-round from Toronto and Montreal. Joseph Adamo, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer at Transat, said that: “By integrating accommodation options into our Peru offer, we continue our commitment to enriching our customers' travel experience." Adamo continued: “These new offerings are in line with our desire to facilitate access to the unique wonders and charms of South America....
TTC Tour Brands Goes In Depth In North America In 2024
TTC Tour Brands is rolling out a new itinerary from Insight Vacations for 2024 plus new MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experiences, focused on culinary and active adventures across Canada and the United States. With the new additions, TTC Tour Brands; Trafalgar, Insight Vacations, Costsaver and Luxury Gold zero in on more local focused experiences and now have at least one MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience across 100% of their North American itineraries. Melissa DaSilva, President of TTC Tour Brands, North America, said: “We’re thrilled to be able to provide more experiences for our guests...
Air Canada Bringing Canadians Home From Israel With Special Flights
Air Canada is coordinating with the Canadian government and will operate two special flights on today (Oct. 13) and tomorrow (Oct. 14) from Athens to bring Canadians and permanent residents home from Israel. Through the arrangement, the Canadian government is operating military flights from Tel Aviv to transport people to Athens, where they will then connect with Air Canada's special flights back to Toronto. Michael Rousseau, President and Chief Executive at Air Canada, said that: “Although safety considerations are unfortunately preventing us from operating our regular...
Experience Turks and Caicos Seeks To Promote Destination Beyond Providenciales
With the launch of a new destination management organization that replaces its former tourist board, Experience Turks and Caicos is showcasing that Turks and Caicos is more than the resort hub of Providenciales. “Our strategy is that when you come to Turks and Caicos, it’s not just Providenciales. We’re islands of unique culture and heritage and we all have our unique personality,” notes Racquel Brown, Change Manager/Interim CEO for Experience Turks and Caicos, ahead of the official kick off for the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s flagship event, the State of the Tourism...
Jamaica Gears Up For Canada Trade Week In November
The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) looking forward to welcoming travel advisors to join destination representatives and suppliers at Jamaica Travel Expo & Destination Weddings Showcase events in Calgary on Nov. 7; Montréal on Nov. 9, and Toronto on Nov. 10. Jamaica’s multi-market Canada Trade Week events will give agents an exclusive opportunity to meet with local and on-island suppliers and destination wedding vendors to learn about the latest product updates and resort developments in Jamaica. Each regional event will feature dedicated product training sessions from 3 to 5...
Israel Update: Canada Sending Evacuation Flights, Plus News From IMOT, Collette
In a statement posted on X – formerly Twitter -- Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Melanie Joly’s advised that the Canadian government would be sending Canadian Armed Forces flights to evacuate Canadians in Israel. Minister Joly’s statement reads in full: “I know that this situation has been difficult. Many of you want to return home to your family and have no way to do so safely. We will help you. We are planning to being the assisted departure of Canadians from Tel Aviv in the coming days, with the help of aircraft from the Canadian Armed Forces. These...
It’s All Happening In Turks And Caicos
As Turks & Caicos prepares to host the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC), Experience Turks and Caicos is celebrating its acceptance into Virtuoso’s portfolio of luxury travel partners, comprising over 2,000 preferred suppliers in 100 countries. According to Racquel Brown, Interim CEO/Change Manager of Experience Turks and Caicos, inclusion in Virtuoso will present new sales and marketing opportunities to the network’s more than 20,000 luxury travel advisors and their clientele. Virtuoso agencies worldwide sell an average...