Destinations
Ireland Welcomes The World At Meitheal and Meet the Buyer
Tourism Ireland is welcoming international buyers from 17 countries to the island of Ireland this week for the country's largest annual global travel trade events -- Meitheal (Killarney, Co. Kerry) and Meet the Buyer (Belfast, Northern Ireland). Five representatives from Canadian tour operators will connect with the more than 450 Irish businesses taking over 310 appointments over 4 days to expand and enhance future programming. These events are among the most important in the Irish tourism calendar, with key themes this year including sustainable travel, immersive outdoor...
Jamaica Is Leading The Way
Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett is welcoming the resurgence of the villas sub-sector as the popular Caribbean island sees its local hotel room-stock set to grow by 20,000 new rooms over the next five to 10 years. The Minister credited the COVID-19 pandemic for bringing about a revival in villas for visitor accommodation, noting that: “Jamaica is now leading the way in providing new and exciting villa experiences for tourists across the region.” Bartlett made the comments during his keynote address at the official opening of the $1.3 billion Bengal Cove Villas...
See Things Differently In Britain
VisitBritain has launched an online game as part of its new multi-million pound international campaign in Canada for 2023 to drive tourism to Britain. The campaign, called Fake (Br)it Till You Make It, highlights the richness of Britain’s regional diversity. The online game on VisitBritain’s consumer website uses machine learning, testing players as they have a go at mastering a variety of accents from across Britain, and then sharing links with destination information to drive bookings. Participants in the game are encouraged to share their results on social media and...
Discover Accessible Germany
While Germany has long been known for its cultural heritage, landscapes, and infrastructure, what many may not know is that it is also one of the most accessible destinations in Europe, making it a great choice for travellers with disabilities. Whether your clients have mobility restrictions, are visually impaired, hard of hearing, or deaf, Germany offers a wide range of travel options that cater to your needs. Germany provides easy access to all kinds of attractions, from museums and castles to natural wonders and bustling cities. The country has taken significant steps to ensure...
Israel Exactly Like Nowhere Else
Israel is back and in 2023, it’s planning to be out front with its message to the travel trade and their customers, making it abundantly clear that Israel is a destination that’s like nowhere else. The Commissioner for North America for the Israel Ministry of Tourism, Eyal Carlin told a briefing in Toronto yesterday (March 20) that while it has been a ‘rough couple of years,’ Israel is now seeing the Canadian market back at 2019 levels which is quite an achievement considering that El Al pulled its service from Canada, reducing the destination’s lift from this...
Celebrate The Traditions Of St Patrick’s Day
St Patrick’s Day in Ireland isn’t just a celebration of the patron saint, it’s also a demonstration of the pride of being Irish and a source of joy that helps to kick off the spring season. Around the world, it might be all green beer, dressing up like leprechauns and donning ‘kiss me I’m Irish’ hats – but it’s not quite like that if you live in Ireland. Genuine Irish traditions are still observed, and while from the outside looking in it can seem the Irish do what everyone else does, there’s always more going on than meets the eye. So, on St. Patrick’s Day...
Discover Another Side Of Cuba
Cuban tourism authorities are hoping to convince tour operators that send Canadians on Cuba beach vacations to show other sides of the country to vacationers as well. Cuban tourism minister Juan Carlos Garcia Granda says he hopes to see more tour operators offer escorted tours that can showcase the likes of colonial architecture, Cuban culture and nature. Combining beach vacations with holidays that showcase other sides to Cuba would enable visitors to "enjoy more of Cuba," Garcia Granda said during a Tuesday visit to Toronto. “One of the strengths...(of Cuba) is that we...
Intrepid Welcomes Reopening Of China
Intrepid Travel says that it is looking to bring its first international tourists to mainland China by June of this year. The move follows the announcement by the Chinese government that it was allowing inbound travellers with visas to enter the country as of March 15, 2023. Some requirements around China travel remain, including the need for inbound travellers to complete a COVID test (either PCR or RAT, depending on country of departure) within 48 hours before boarding their flight to China. Only travellers returning a negative test will be permitted to enter China. Visitors...