Destinations
Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett provides Hurricane Melissa update
As Jamaica prepares for the impact of Hurricane Melissa, the island’s Tourism Minister, Edmund Bartlett provided an update on its preparations to its international travel trade partners. In his message, Minister Bartlett said that the government and the Ministry of Tourism, in close collaboration with the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) and our industry partners, has been fully mobilized to safeguard the wellbeing of our visitors and tourism workers. The Minister writes: “Over the past 24 hours, we have maintained continuous communication with the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), the...
Intrepid adds new Chile DMC as it expands Latin America presence
Intrepid Travel has launched a new operational hub in Santiago, Chile, marking a significant expansion of its global footprint. The new Destination Management Company (DMC) will oversee operations in Chile, Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay, enabling Intrepid to strengthen local partnerships, and scale up operations in one of its in one of its fastest growing regions. Gary Cohen, Regional General Manager for the Americas at Intrepid, said that: “This is a key milestone on our journey to becoming tour operator of choice across Latin America by 2030. With a stronger local presence, we...
TTC Tour Brands to feature Grand Egyptian Museum on Egypt itineraries
TTC Tour Brands will be featuring the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) on all Trafalgar and Insight Vacations Egypt itineraries; and it will be available as an optional experience with Costsaver once the museum fully opens this November. The GEM will be the world’s largest museum dedicated to a single civilization and shines a spotlight on Egypt as a must-sell destination for 2026 It will showcase over 5,000 treasures from Tutankhamun’s collection together for the first time, along with an iconic Grand Staircase, an 83-ton Ramses II statue in the Grand Hall and cutting-edge...
Little Canada Just Got Bigger
The downtown Toronto attraction, which features miniature replications of regions in this country, unveiled its latest addition late last week (Oct. 16), Little North, a showcase for Nunavut, the Northwest Territories and the Yukon. "Nearly 15 years ago, our beloved founder and chief visionary officer, Jean-Louis Brenninkmeijer, embarked on a journey fueled by creativity, generosity and resilience. His dream: to build a nation in miniature -- a place where every citizen and every visitor stands equal, shoulder to shoulder, united in the belief that the unique stories of this land and...
ETC reimagining responsible travel with new campaign
The European Travel Commission (ETC) is reimagining responsible travel not as a limitation, but as an enhancement in its newly launched “Unlock an Unexpected Upgrade” campaign. With Europe attracting close to 700 million travellers annually, the campaign -- launched this week – is a testament to Europe’s rich culture, diverse landscapes, and warm hospitality. This remarkable success presents not only opportunities but also a shared responsibility to ensure tourism remains a force for good, enriching local communities while protecting the environment for generations to...
Discovering the Wonders of Tuscany
It was everything Tuscany this week during a presentation at the Italian Cultural Institute in Toronto hosted by the Italian National Tourist Board (ENIT) and Toscana Promozione Turistica. On hand from Tuscany to share insights on the destination were Toscana Promozione Turistica’s Director, Francesco Tapinassi; its International Projects Coordinator, Clara Svanera; and its Destination Development Coordinator, Daniela Burrini. In his introduction, ENIT’s Country Director for Canada, Salvatore Basile said that 2025 marks the second summer in a row that Italy was the top European...
The Bahamas delivers some big news on 3 city Canadian mission
The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation (BMOTIA) had some big news to deliver as visited key Canadian markets in early October, connecting with travel advisers, airline partners and tour operators in Ottawa, Halifax, and Calgary. The sales mission was led by the Hon. I. Chester Cooper, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments & Aviation, and Director General Latia Duncombe, and the high-powered delegation highlighted new airlift and expanded access to the islands for Canadian travellers. The group also engaged partners through trade shows,...
Acapulco gears up for travel advisor events in Canada
The Acapulco Destination Marketing Office is working to familiarize travel agents in Quebec and Ontario with what awaits clients they send to Acapulco. The tourist board will soon hold downtown presentations in 3 cities, with a Nov. 4 Toronto breakfast event held at the One King West Hotel at 9.a.m., a Montreal breakfast event slated for Nov. 5 at 9 a.m. at the Hotel Bonaventure and a Nov. 6 Quebec City planned for the Restaurant Louis Hebert at noon. The Acapulco Hotel Association, representing all hoteliers, Mundo the Imperial, Princess, the Pierre Marqués, the Palacio Imperial...