Destinations
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...
Porter Now Flying to Fredericton
Porter Airlines has expanded its presence in New Brunswick with the official arrival of its first flight yesterday to the provincial capital of Fredericton. Flights operate daily between Ottawa and continue to downtown Toronto. Connections to other Porter cities are available from both locations. Porter has operated in New Brunswick since 2010. It is also preparing for its first flight to Saint John, N.B., on Sept....
Travellers Invited to Get Wild in South Africa
South African tourism authorities are inviting those interested in the animal kingdom to see the king of the beasts and other creatures roaming freely on their own turf. Virginia Dionisio of South African Tourism told a Monday Toronto gathering that the destination she promotes offers plenty of opportunities to see lions and other wildlife. Speaking during the Toronto visit of Africa Showcase North America, which is promoting numerous African countries in several North American cities, Dionisio said Kruger National Park is particularly well known among nature enthusiasts, but noted...
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,...