Destinations
JNTO Invites Canadian Travellers To Venture Beyond
The Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) is inviting Canadian visitors to look beyond the destination’s most familiar cities and sights with a new, must-visit list of lesser-known locales. The list -- initially published in Japanese by the Japan Tourism Agency (JTA) -- captures and reflects the broad beauty of the Japanese landscape and its diverse tourism offering with a selection of eleven ‘model tourism’ destinations. Ken Toyoda, Executive Director of JNTO Toronto, explained that: “For many travellers, the ‘Golden Route’ has become a familiar and iconic way to...
St. Kitts’ New Brand Positioning Drives Growth In Canada
Canadians clearly have St. Kitts on their radar these days. Following the launch of its “Venture Deeper” brand campaign last fall, St. Kitts has been gaining traction with modern travellers looking for more meaningful experiences. St. Kitts’ new campaign introduced elements of introspective self-discovery and purpose-driven travel via striking documentary-style imagery and authentic story telling. Ellison “Tommy” Thompson, CEO of the St. Kitts Tourism Authority, explained that: “This year we inspired travellers to dive into our culture, history and beauty in a way...
Switzerland Travel Experience Sizzles In Toronto
A delegation of Switzerland tourism professionals are in Canada this week as part of the Switzerland Travel Experience road show. After a day of meeting with travel trade partners and tour operators in Toronto yesterday, Switzerland Tourism capped off the evening with an Apero-style networking reception featuring a live DJ on the 19th floor terrace of its Toronto office building. The event also served as a chance for attendees to connect with Oliver Weibel, the new Director of Canada for Switzerland Tourism. “We have 17 partners present here, it’s the first time we have so many, and...
Rendez-vous Canada Taking Tourism To New Heights
This country's tourist trade is giving international tourism buyers an impressive history lesson. Rendez-vous Canada 2023 kicked off in Quebec City Tuesday, with delegates getting a close-up look at a city famed for its many historical structures, reports Press Today’s Ian Stalker, who is attending the show. "We are thrilled to welcome you here … It's really, really thrilling to see everyone again," Destination Quebec head Robert Mercure told show attendees Tuesday morning. The show -- which has attracted people from 29 countries -- comes at a time when many tourism firms say...
Jamaica Continues To See Tourism Growth
Jamaica is continuing to see robust growth, with the island’s Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett reporting that since January of this year, Jamaica has welcomed 1.5 million visitors and its provisional gross earnings have exceeded US$1.6 billion for the same period (from Jan. 1 to May 10, 2023). Minister Bartlett made the announcement on the heels of the 41st Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association’s (CHTA) Caribbean Travel Marketplace in Barbados, where he received the President’s Award for Caribbean Excellence in Tourism. The tourism minister shared that the current...
Intrepid Travel Adds New Departures
Intrepid Travel has launched over 300 new departures for its most sought-after destinations around the world. With 26 on-the-ground Destination Management Companies (DMCs), Intrepid has further developed its scope of operations in booming locations including Europe, Japan, and Morocco. A whopping 85% of Americans plan to travel this summer, and while Intrepid always strives to meet customer demand, these added tours increase travel options to destinations where industry supply often hasn't caught up to the exceptional demand for 2023 summer travel. Expanded regions...
ACV Showcases Its 2023-2024 Winter Offering
Air Canada Vacations has released details of its winter 2023/2024 vacation lineup, featuring the return of key seasonal sun destinations such as Grenada, Aruba, Los Cabos, Huatulco, Ixtapa, St. Vincent, Saint Maarten, St. Kitts, Great Exuma, Cayo Santa Maria, Holguin, Belize, Panama and San Juan, Puerto Rico, as well as additional frequency and capacity to Cancun and Punta Cana. Nino Montagnese, Vice President, Air Canada Vacations, said that: “With the non-stop routes recently announced by Air Canada, the return of seasonal destinations as well as the increased capacity, customers...
Sunwing Brings Sun Week Back
Sunwing is bringing Sun Week back, offering a weeklong extravaganza of big deals, big contests and an even bigger grand prize. Kicking off May 29, 2023 until June 4, 2023, travel agents can book their clients’ hard-earned summer getaways with Sunwing to the southern destinations they love, from Cancun to Cayo Largo, Punta Cana, Montego Bay and more, and enjoy additional savings up to 50% per person on applicable all inclusive vacation packages. Following Sun Week’s inaugural success, Sunwing has doubled down to make an even bigger splash this summer for customers and...