Destinations
Puerto Rico Welcomes Vacationers
Puerto Rico’s tourism infrastructure has allowed the island to resume regular operations of hotels, sites and attractions, as well as become a transient hub for travellers from across the Caribbean. Efforts over the past week have helped more than 3,000 tourists from neighbouring Caribbean islands be diverted to Puerto Rico, in addition to mobilizing industry partners to co-ordinate collections of supplies and donations. “Today, nearly all hotels in Puerto Rico are operational and apt to continue receiving guests. We’re very fortunate that it’s business as usual across the...
Air Canada Expands Service to the Emerald Isle
Air Canada will offer expanded seasonal services to Ireland with new non-stop flights from Toronto to Shannon and between Montreal and Dublin. The flights will be operated using Air Canada's newest single-aisle aircraft, the Boeing 737 Max 8, featuring a Business and Economy cabin configuration. “With the right aircraft for the right market, Air Canada appears to have the luck of the Irish and we want to share it with our customers. Beginning summer 2018, we will capitalize on the growing traffic between Canada and Ireland and launch two new routes to Ireland, Toronto to Shannon...
Air Transat Suspends Some Cuba Service
Due to the impact of Hurricane Irma, Air Transat has suspended operations to Cayo Coco and Cayo Santa Maria, Cuba, until Oct. 31. Flights to Varadero are expected to resume Sept. 22, and flights to Holguin are continuing as normal, with a flight scheduled for Friday. And to meet higher demand in the Dominican Republic and Mexico, Air Transat is increasing capacity on flights for September and...
British Virgin Islands Continue to Assess Hurricane Damage
As the government of the British Virgin Islands continues to assess the significant damage sustained during Hurricane Irma, those concerned about the well-being of a relative or loved one who was in the territory at the time of the storm can contact [email protected]. All travellers in need of assistance are being encouraged to consult with the BVI Tourist Board office located on Virgin Gorda. The priority in the coming days is to ensure that all remaining visitors are safely transported out of the territory. Virgin Gorda: The tourist board office is located at Virgin Gorda...
Falling for Colorado
It's a special time of year in Colorado and those lucky enough to visit during the fall can experience numerous unique getaways and experiences, not to mention a chance to take in one of the hundreds of festivals or special events, reports assistant editor, Greg Coates in this week's digital edition of Travel Courier. Fall in Colorado kicks off with a glorious display of fall foliage, but as the days shorten and evenings cool down, there’s no better place to be than fireside, sipping whiskey from a local distillery. Or trying out a wintry ale, while listening to a cowboy reciting his...
Antigua Open For Business
Tourism officials in Antigua and Barbuda are advising that despite Hurricane Irma's devastating blow to Barbuda, it is business as usual in Antigua. “It is important to note that Antigua and Barbuda is a two-island nation, with Antigua hosting 98% of Canadian tourists. The effects of Hurricane Irma on the island of Antigua was minimal. The airport and the hotels are open for business as usual,” said Colin Skerritt, tourism director, Canada, for the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority. “The smaller sister island of Barbuda, which hosts only 2% of Canadian tourists, has been...
AC Resumes Normal Operations to Most Destinations
With the passage of Hurricane Irma, Air Canada is resuming normal operations to affected destinations. Full service to Florida begins today (Sept. 13) and regularly scheduled flights have started to operate to most Caribbean destinations. The airline continues to monitor the situation to assess where additional capacity or flights may be required, with intent to accommodate all customers wishing to travel. Additionally, a goodwill policy remains in effect for customers to delay or change flights without charge. Florida service, resuming today, includes flights to Miami, Orlando,...
Hurricane Tourism Recovery Fund Launched
The travel and tourism industry has launched a Caribbean Hurricane Tourism Recovery Fund, uniting the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Industry with the noted Tourism Cares organization, which has helped to lead private sector efforts globally following crisis. The fund allows tourism industry stakeholders and friends of the region throughout the Caribbean and the world to pool their resources in support of vulnerable, devastated areas of the northern Caribbean that welcome millions of visitors in a region that supports 2.4 million tourism-related jobs. The fund's focus on the recovery...