Destinations
Club Med Buccaneer’s Creek Makes It New
Club Med Buccaneer’s Creek in Martinique will be undergoing extensive renovations highlighting significant changes to the rooms, reception area, main restaurant, and bar slated for Fall 2023. The property originally opened in 1969, making it the first Club Med village to open in "the Americas.” Tucked away in the large coconut groves of Martinique facing Diamond Rock, this French Caribbean resort stands out along the beautiful coastline surrounded by turquoise waters and offers its guest new Creole adventures through culinary experiences and cultural activities. Guests will...
Cuba Invites The Trade To A Memorable Event
The Cuba Tourist Board and Marinas Marlin in Cayo Guillermo are inviting travel industry personnel to the IX International Sport Fishing Tournament 2023. The Jardines del Rey Big Game Trolling Tournament will take place in Cayo Guillermo, Cuba, from Oct. 25 to 30, 2023. The fishing area will be up to 5 miles to the North-Northeast between Cayo Coco and Cayo Guillermo, which is a rich fishing area in the Old Channel of the Bahamas, where a wide range of species abound, among them Peralgic and billfishes, such as the Fantail, Casteros, White Marlin, Wahoo, and Dorados. The dates...
Air Canada Vacations Offering More Options To Saint Lucia
Air Canada Vacations is offering more options to Saint Lucia with a selection of vacations packages for every budget and travel style to Saint Lucia this summer and fall. Saint Lucia offers visitors tasty local cuisine, dozens of beaches, the chance to explore lush rainforests, take a dip in refreshing waterfalls, soak in hot Sulphur Springs and indulge in locally-inspired spa treatments. Nino Montagnese, Vice President of Air Canada Vacations, said that: “With Air Canada being the only Canadian airline to offer daily flights from Toronto to Saint Lucia this coming winter, we are...
Exceeding Expectations
If you were wondering why Donovan White was smiling during his recent mid-June visit to Canada, wonder no longer. The Jamaica Tourist Board’s director of tourism was well pleased by the rebound of the Canadian market to the popular Caribbean destination during the first quarter of 2023. White told Travel Courier that to the end of March, Jamaica had welcomed 177,000 Canadian visitors, almost doubling the 95,000 Canadians it had received during the same period in 2022. That huge, first quarter upswing sees Canada accounting for a 15% market share of Jamaica’s visitors, which...
Caribbean ConnEX2023 Is Coming To Canada
VoX International in collaboration with several Caribbean tourist boards and hotel groups have produced Caribbean ConnEX Canada taking place on Nov. 1, 2023. Susan Webb, President VoX International, said: “The Caribbean has long been a favourite for Meetings and Incentive Planners. This event is specially designed to bring together Caribbean suppliers and Canadian meeting and incentive planners to promote travel to the Caribbean.” Caribbean ConnEX Canada 2023 will offer a full day of education, networking, and Caribbean style entertainment, intended to connect representatives...
Jamaica Reporting Strong Performance By Canada
One thing that Donovan White, director of tourism for the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) is quick to make clear is that the Canadian market “has been doing exceedingly well.” In Toronto to meet with partners, White told Press Today that up to the end of March of this year, Jamaica has already welcomed 177,000 visitors from Canada – that compares to the 95,000 Canadians who arrived during the same period in 2022. “That’s a huge upswing,” White told Press Today, noting it’s even more impressive as the Canadian market “was slow in returning from the ravages of the...
St. Maarten Joins the VoX International Roster
VoX International has announced the addition of a new client to its roster -- The St. Maarten Tourism Bureau. VoX International President Susan Webb. "We are thrilled to welcome St. Maarten to our family of clients," "This is a truly special destination that offers unforgettable experiences for Canadians. We look forward to working with St. Maarten to promote the destination to Canadians who have never been, and those who wish to immerse themselves once again in the ‘friendly island’ life.” As part of its partnership with St. Maarten, VoX International will be providing a...
Saint Lucia Brings The Caribbean Vibe To Toronto
Although Canadians typically flock to warm weather destinations in the winter, Saint Lucia is hoping to capture the market during the summer months as well. With a sizzling calendar of events ranging from carnival to restaurant weeks, not only is there a lot on offer, but Saint Lucia's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism, Ernest Hilaire, noted that increased Air Canada service means it’s also easier to get to the Caribbean island this summer. “We know what your winter is like. You have to get away from Toronto in the winter but we’ll give you a few reasons to come in the...