Destinations
Manitoba Writes The Next Chapter In Its Story
Travel Manitoba is reminding people that travelling in the province is about more than just a place. Whether it's viewing the northern lights dancing in the sky, participating in an authentic Indigenous experience or visiting a world-class museum, Manitoba's refreshed tourism brand conjures up the emotions that these experiences create. Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson said that: “Manitoba is open for business, and there is no better time to showcase Manitoba as a world-class destination of choice for travellers from Manitoba, Canada and around the world.” The Premier...
PLAY Takes Off From Canada This Summer
PLAY, a low-cost airline operating flights between Iceland and Europe, has announced it will be offering service to Canada, with its first flights to Europe taking off in summer 2023. Beginning today, travellers can book tickets from John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport to 26 European destinations including London, Paris, Berlin, Copenhagen, Dublin, Brussels, Stockholm, Gothenburg and more. Flight service from John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport will begin on June 22, 2023. To celebrate its inaugural flights from Canada, PLAY is offering introductory fares from...
GTFF 2023 Set For In North Bay In April
The Global Tourism Film Festival has announced that GTFF 2023 will be held in Canada in association with the City of North Bay Ontario and Tourism North Bay Ontario. GTFF 2023 film categories screened during April 27 to April 30, 2023 will include Feature Films, Documentaries, Short Films and Tourism Commercials. Consistent with GTFF 2021 held in partnership with the Netherlands Tourism Board, GTFF 2023 will present films extolling a central connection with tourism. Having received entries from almost every continent, GTFF 2023 selections will include films that showcase fascinating...
A Smashing Success
2022 was a good year for St. Kitts’ tourism and on the strength of its performance over the past 12 months, the St. Kitts Tourism Authority is confident that 2023 will bring ongoing growth in arrivals, as strategic programming, product development and positioning aligned with the new Venture Deeper brand campaign will continue to differentiate St. Kitts and drive continued success. Ellison “Tommy” Thompson, CEO of St. Kitts Tourism Authority, observed that: “This year laid a strong foundation for St. Kitts in the tourism industry as we received a multitude of prestigious awards...
Opportunities Abound In 2023
While challenges remain, ACTA president, Wendy Paradis points out that it’s an excellent time to be a travel agent … “the pandemic absolutely showed that the value of planning and booking travel with a knowledgeable and professional travel agent has never been stronger.” In a recent conversation with Canadian Travel Press, Paradis said that: “In speaking with our Travel Agency and Independent Travel Agent Members most are already well on their way to recovery with new leisure bookings coming close or starting to surpass 2019 booking levels. Our members specializing in...
Rejuvenate In Puerto Rico In 2023
As 2022 draws to a close and travellers are looking ahead to 2023, tourism officials in Puerto Rico are suggesting that there’s no better time to plan a wellness trip to rejuvenate mind, body and soul. And the options are wide and varied, including everything from stargazing on the remote island of Vieques to hiking in El Yunque National Forest. In fact, Discover Puerto Rico has five wellness experiences across the island to help travellers rebalance and reset for the year ahead. Watch the stars dance across the night sky -- There is no doubt that stargazing is the most magical...
Grenada Reports Continued Arrivals Increases
The Grenada Tourism Authority is reporting that for the third consecutive month its visitor arrivals have shown significant increases over the benchmark year of 2019. Available data suggested that November 2022 is the highest ever, with a total of 14,232 visitors, representing a 17% increase over 2019 figures. December is also projected to surpass the previous high of December 2019. This last quarter of 2022 has seen the return of all international flights into Grenada, including both Air Canada with twice weekly service and Sunwing Airlines every Sunday from Toronto. Condor...
Attend This Webinar For A Chance To Win Tickets To Fiji
Baxter Media invites you to attend Tourism Fiji’s webinar to discover why Fiji is the perfect destination. The webinar begins on Wednesday, January 11, at 1:00 PM ET. Register and attend the full webinar for your chance to win two roundtrip economy tickets from Vancouver to Fiji with Fiji Airways. Comprised of 333 islands, and home to the happiest people on earth, Fiji caters to couples, families and friends in search of an authentic and unique vacation experience. Boasting luxurious private islands, world-renowned spas, both family-friendly and adults-only resorts, culinary...