Destinations
Travelkore Payment Platform Lands VISITAX Collection Rights
On July 10 the Mexican state of Quintana Roo issued a statement mandating that all travel operators, airlines and other providers collect an infrastructure improvement tax on behalf of the state -- which includes destinations such as Cancun, Tulum, Playa del Carmen and the islands of Cozumel and Isla Mujeres among others. The Quintana Roo State VISITAX is US$18.80 per person and must be paid by all non-residential visitors prior to arrival at Cancun International Airport (CUN). The only exception to VISITAX is for those individuals arriving via land through the Mexican state’s...
Europe’s Popularity Remains Strong, Despite Obstacles
It seems that there are plenty of Canadians who are willing to grin and dare it when unwelcome developments surface in traditionally popular tourist destinations. Travel agents, tour operators and destination representatives report that large numbers of Canadians are happily heading to Europe, which has been buffeted by a spate of bad news recently, including now-ended rioting throughout much of France and scorching heat that is disrupting life in the southern part of the continent right now, with both Italy and Greece among countries struggling with soaring temperatures. For the...
TTC Tour Brands ‘Swisstainable’ Global FAM Trip Kicks Off in Switzerland
Hello from Switzerland! PressToday is on location joining a group of travel advisors from Canada, the US, Australia, South Africa, Singapore, Malaysia and the Philippines on a specially designed one-of-a-kind TTC Tour Brands FAM trip. From riding on the iconic Glacier Express train to admiring views of the Matterhorn, the seven-day customized journey is designed to give agents a feel for some of the TTC’s core offerings including Trafalgar, Costsaver, Luxury Gold and Insight Vacations. “TTC Tour Brands and Switzerland Tourism are excited to operate this exclusive...
Discover South Korea With Contiki
Contiki has announced its first ever trip to South Korea. The 9-day South Korea Soul itinerary begins and ends in Seoul and includes a high-speed rail journey to Busan, plus a stopover at Jeonju -- the UNESCO World Heritage town known for its traditional ambience and local hospitality. In and around the capital, travellers will have the chance to visit Gangnam, made famous worldwide by Psy’s smash hit song Gangnam Style, along with Seongsu --once known as a shoe-making district and now heralded as one South Korea’s most exciting shopping districts. Among the included...
Experience Kissimmee Says ‘Thanks’ To Canadian Partners
Experience Kissimmee, and its partners Disney and Universal, welcomed a group of travel trade VIPs to Toronto’s Soho Hotel for an evening of appreciation. Held in a three-storey suite at the property, guests were encouraged to wear white – and they all did -- to the relaxed evening of food, fun and networking. During the Summer White Party, DT Minich, president and CEO of Experience Kissimmee, told Press Today (PT) that the evening was a way for the destination to say ‘thanks’ for all of the support that its Canadian partners have given to it. Minich told PT that there is...
Israel Posts Strong Results
Israel is reporting that visitations from the United States have surpassed pre-pandemic levels, with U.S. arrivals growing by 12% during the first half of 2023, compared to the same period in 2019. In addition, last month visitors from the U.S. increased by 13% compared to the same month in 2019, signaling that the country once again is seeing significant growth. As for Canada, arrivals from this country to Israel grew by 33% from June 2022 to June 2023. Eyal Carlin, Commissioner of Tourism to North America, said of the results: “These statistics are extremely encouraging. Between...
Special ‘Come And Say G’day’ Campaign Welcomes A Decade Of Sports
Tourism Australia has launched a special instalment of its global Come and Say G’day campaign to celebrate a decade of global sporting events to be hosted by Australia, including the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 that kicked off this week. The new Holiday Highlights campaign recaps iconic Australian experiences as if they were sporting replays, showcasing the country’s remarkable destinations and friendly locals with a warm welcome for international travellers to plan their next holiday to Australia. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxEdg5dtjqQ&t=2s To celebrate...
CTO Celebrates CARICOM On Its 50th Anniversary
The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has extended well wishes to the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) on the occasion of its 50th anniversary. Kenneth Bryan, CTO Chairman and Minister of Tourism and Ports of the Cayman Islands, said: “In celebrating this significant milestone, we acknowledge the exceptional leadership of visionaries such as Errol Barrow, Forbes Burnham, Michael Manley, Eric Williams, and many others who have paved the way for unity and progress within CARICOM.” Bryan continued: “Their dedication and foresight have played a pivotal role in shaping the...