Destinations
Acapulco Reports Minimum Impact From Earthquake
Acapulco authorities report that all tourism infrastructure, including the airport, is fully operational after the 8.2 earthquake that struck the Mexican Pacific coast last week. “Immediately after the earthquake we activated a security protocol to ensure the safety of residents and visitors. Luckily there were no fatalities and no infrastructure damage,” said Ernesto Rodriguez, Secretary of Tourism of Guerrero State. “Nevertheless, we continue to monitor any possible secondary waves and remain vigilant. Tourists with vacations planned to Acapulco don’t need to make new...
Thailand Boosts Presence in Canada
Tourism authorities promoting the “Land of Smiles” believe they have every reason to be smiling about Thailand's tourism prospects in this country. Thailand hosted more than 200,000 Canadians last year and authorities note that the Tourism Authority of Thailand is preparing to open its first actual Canadian office this fall that will be staffed by several people. The tourism authority has long had Canadian representation, but current representative Kayla Shubert works from home, as did her predecessor. Shubert is currently the tourism authority's only full-time Canadian...
Porter Ready For Ski Season
Porter Airlines is ready for the ski season with winter service between Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport and Mont Tremblant beginning on Dec. 8. Flights are available until April 2, 2018, with service up to five times weekly. Connecting flights to Mont Tremblant via Toronto are also available from a number of Porter destinations. In 70 minutes, passengers can travel from downtown Toronto to the snow-covered hills of Mont Tremblant. In addition to skiing and snowboarding, winter in Tremblant offers a variety of outdoor activities, such as dog sledding, snowshoeing and...
This Has To End!
The film “Blood Lions” is no longer being shown at theatres, but the impacts of its world tour in 2016 have spread like a bomb blast. They are driving supplier bans by major booking sites and may even be affecting South Africa’s tourism image, reports western editor, Ted Davis in this week's digital edition of Canadian Travel Press. The documentary spotlights a practice whereby bred lion cubs are raised in captivity, with no intention of “rewilding” them for their return to the wilderness. They are instead raised in an enclosed environment where tourists pay for the...
Dealing With The Aftermath
Reports continue to flow in detailing the effects of Hurricane Irma, and the following is a round up of information available to Press Today as it prepared for its daily distribution release. UNWTO Saying the UNWTO was deeply saddened by the tragic effects of Hurricane Irma across the Caribbean, the secretary-general, Taleb Rifai said that, “On behalf of the international tourism community, UNWTO conveys its heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of the victims and stands ready to support the affected countries, where tourism is a pillar in the lives of so many people,...
Spotlight on Kenya
The deputy head of mission at the Kenya High Commission in Ottawa says political unrest in Kenya shouldn't dissuade tourists from visiting a country that she states is the ultimate destination for those interested in wildlife. Jane Onsongo told a Toronto audience Friday that this is a “very important time” in her homeland, which this summer saw an election that many Kenyans charged was rigged. The election result led to sometimes violent clashes between police and demonstrators. Kenya's supreme court recently overturned the election results and ordered new elections, which will be...
Sunwing Update – Eastern Cuba
Sunwing continues to closely monitor Hurricane Irma and its impact on the destinations that it operates to. Eastern Cuba is now under a hurricane watch and tropical storm warning. The Cuban Government has prioritized evacuation from the cayos (or islands) where we currently have customers: Cayo Coco and Cayo Santa Maria. Sunwing indicates that it was also informed that all airports in the affected region were closed at 5 pm yesterday evening (Thurs., Sept. 7). Consequently, the local authorities advised the company to make arrangements to transfer its passengers from the above...
Hola Sun Cancels Flights
Due to Hurricane Irma, Hola Sun has cancelled all Southbound flights scheduled from today (Sept. 8) to Sept. 10 and implemented its hurricane policy. Agents can contact the operator's call centre at 905-882-9445 with any questions regarding their clients who were suppose to depart this weekend. Hola Sun is also evacuating all passengers that are currently in destination. All representatives in destination have been notified and will be in contact with passengers. The tour company indicated that it is working as quickly as possible with its airline partner, Cubana, to ensure that...