Destinations
Cuba reports operations resume in Holguín
The Cuba Tourist Board reports that tourism operations in Holguín have fully restarted, following a brief pause caused by Hurricane Melissa. The first two commercial flights from Canada arrived on Nov. 5 at "Frank País" International Airport in Holguín, operated by Air Transat and WestJet, marking a swift return to normal operations. Recovery and rehabilitation efforts have been completed in record time, a testament to the joint efforts of local authorities, national task forces, and tireless hotel staff. Intensive sanitation work has been conducted, and essential services...
On location in Ecuador for TTC Tour Week 2.0 with Contiki
This month 400+ travel advisors are taking part in simultaneous FAM trips around the world as TTC Tour Week 2.0 officially gets underway. Joining a group of travel advisors from Canada, the U.S. and Australia, Baxter Media is currently in Quito taking part in the adventure-packed Ecuador in a Week itinerary. “This TTC Tour Week we are running nine FAM trips across the world, and across our touring brands,” shared TTC Tour Brands’ Jenni Berg, director, strategic accounts. “Destinations featured include Peru, India, Egypt, France, Switzerland, Austria, Germany, the Czech...
Eastern Cuba accelerates recovery efforts as tourism infrastructure rapidly reopening
There’s continued good news from Cuba as the Cuba Tourist Board reports significant progress in the recovery efforts across the eastern part of the island following the recent passage of Hurricane Melissa. Under the leadership of the National Defense Council and with support from task forces across the country, essential services and tourist operations are being restored in record time. Recovery efforts have focused on the rapid sanitation of affected areas and the repair of critical infrastructure, including water, electricity, communications, and transportation services. And...
Mazatlan ready to welcome more Canadians this winter
Mazatlan is expecting a significant jump in the number of Canadians it hosts this winter and the following months, and is crediting WestJet in part for the expected increase. Carlos Berdegue Sacrista, president of the Hotel Association of Mazatlan, told Travel Press Today during last week's Fiesta Amigos Mazatlan 2025 tourism show that Mazatlan expects the number of Canadian visitors it sees this winter to be 20% to 30% higher than it was last winter. The prediction follows reports of heightened interest in the Pacific-fronting city from WestJet and Sunwing. "We hope you guys...
The Bahamas issues all clear
The Bahamas Department of Meteorology, in coordination with the Disaster Risk Management (DRM) Authority, issued an All Clear for the entire country, confirming that all hurricane watches and warnings had officially ended. Following the announcement, the Bahamas Airport Authority conducted safety inspections at airports across the Central and Southern Bahamas. Most airports reopened, while operations at the following locations remained under review: Rum Cay Airport, Rum Cay Deadman’s Cay Airport, Long Island Stella Maris Airport, Long Island Authorities reported...
Mexico set to celebrate Day of the Dead
Mexico is gearing up to celebrate Día de los Muertos (or the Day of the Dead) this weekend, one of the country’s most cherished traditions which honours loved ones in a festival that embodies the nation’s enduring connection between life and death. From bustling cities to rural villages, families are preparing altars known as ofrendas, decorated with marigolds, candles, sugar skulls and photographs of departed relatives. The bright orange cempasúchil flowers, believed to guide spirits back to the world of the living, will fill streets, plazas and cemeteries as Mexicans welcome...
Cuba Update: Key destinations operational as Eastern Cuba begins recovery
The Cuba Tourist Board has issued a further update on the impact and recovery efforts in the eastern part of the island following the passage of Hurricane Melissa. That update indicates that initial assessments confirm that while some regions sustained damage, key tourist infrastructure was largely unaffected. The recovery phase has already begun. The update continues that due to the swift and effective preparation by Cuban civil defense and the timely evacuation of hundreds of thousands of residents, there were no reported losses of human life. Tourist infrastructure and hotel...
Tryall Club, Jamaica temporarily closed to fully assess property
The Tryall Club in Montego Bay, Jamaica is advising that it is temporarily closed which it conducts a full assessment of the property. In a statement, the property extended its “deepest concerns and support” to everyone who has been affected by Hurricane Melissa. “The safety of our guests, staff, and community remains our top priority. As the storm has now passed, we are awaiting further information on the extent of damage affecting both our resort and surrounding areas, including critical access points such as local roads and Montego Bay’s Sangster International Airport,...