Destinations
GX Summit Puts Change On The Agenda
The inaugural GX Summit will take place in Peru in September as agents, supplier, travellers and others gather at a ‘travel convention unlike any the world has seen before’ and experience firsthand what an incredible impact community tourism can have on a destination. The multi-day, mega-event runs from Sept. 22 to Sept. 28, 2023. Each group will have its own dedicated itinerary, and the event will culminate with the first World Community Tourism Summit, to be hosted on World Tourism Day, Sept. 27, 2023. This day will feature a line-up of inspiring speakers and entertainment, which...
Liverpool Prepares For Eurovision Celebration
Liverpool, England is now gearing up to host the international party that is the Eurovision Song Contest 2023, upcoming soon in mid-May. The Grand Final of this year’s Eurovision Contest will take place in the Liverpool Arena next to the River Mersey on Saturday May 13, with the semi-finals on May 9 and May 11. Given Liverpool’s lofty reputation for musical history – it is the hometown of the Beatles – the city is a natural choice as the host of Eurovision. Even its airport carries musical significance, as it is named Liverpool John Lennon Airport. This year’s contest will...
Celebrating Visit India Year 2023
India is inviting Canadians to visit the Asian nation, saying getting to the country has become significantly easier in what has been declared Visit India Year 2023. Apoorva Srivastava, India's consul general of India In Toronto, told a Friday Toronto gathering that a revamped visa system enables Canadians to apply for visas online, and expect that they'll be delivered within 2 weeks. The visas cost $18 and are valid for 5 years. Srivastava also noted that both Air Canada and Air India have direct service from this country to New Delhi, with flights available from Montreal, Toronto...
A Little Adventure In Ontario With Karibu
With summer just around the corner, karibu adventures is going ‘classic Canadiana’ with a newly curated trip to the canoeing mecca of Temagami, Ontario. The five-night, six-day adventure makes accessing this beautiful but remote wilderness seamless and bumps it up a notch with a dash of backcountry comfort. The trip combines a stay in a classic country lodge with a bush plane fly-in to a remote lake, and a three-day guided canoe trip through the Temagami area’s majestic, rock-lined lakes and old growth forests. Lodge guests are treated to hearty home-cooked meals, apps by the...
Alentejo Tours Follow AC-United Airlines Race
After competing in a hard-fought Air Canada-United Airlines Race last week in the city of Evora in Portugal’s Alentejo region, about 30 travel advisors from the U.S. and Canada split up into three groups and starting exploring the region. But before setting out on those trips, Press Today's western editor, Ted Davis reports that the agents joined Portugal tourism officials and airline brass for a gala dinner at the historic Pousada de Estremoz, atop the hill above the town of Estremoz. There, they learned that the top team in the Race was the Pinks amongst six coloured-keyed...
Something New At Métis Crossing
Métis Crossing has announced that its new Sky Watching Domes – overnight accommodations that provide unobstructed views of the night sky from the comfort of a bed – are now available to book for the 2023 season. The domes offer a unique way to connect with the night sky and Indigenous programming available at Métis Crossing. With nearly zero light pollution in the region, guests can spend the night gazing into the sky from the comfort of these luxury accommodations. Each dome includes a transparent ceiling, king bed, running water, bathroom, heated floors, air conditioning,...
Myrtle Beach Making Sensory-Friendly Vacations Possibl
April is World Autism Month, and Visit Myrtle Beach and the communities along the 60 miles of coastline have been committed to creating an autism- and sensory-friendly destination throughout the year since 2016. As a recognized autism-friendly destination, Myrtle Beach continues its increasing efforts to provide a safe, accessible, and welcoming destination for all, including a sensory-friendly pledge and numerous initiatives to promote and foster inclusivity throughout the region. Karen Riordan, President and CEO of Visit Myrtle Beach, said: “We believe that everyone belongs at...
North Queensland Gears Up To Host G’day Australia 2023
Tourism Australia’s international mega familiarization and workshop event, G’day Australia, will be held in Cairns from Oct. 9 to Oct. 12, 2023, bringing together 300 travel agents from around the world to experience Australia’s tourism offerings first-hand and to network with industry peers. G’day Australia, the next evolution of Tourism Australia’s ‘Corroboree’ event, invites qualified Aussie Specialists to Australia. These agents, who have completed Tourism Australia’s innovative online training program, will have the opportunity to meet with Australian sellers in...