Destinations
NEW DIRECTION FOR BERMUDA TOURISM
During an event in Toronto this week, Robin Danes, of the Bermuda Tourist Board in Toronto revealed some details of the restructuring of Bermuda\'s Ministry of Tourism. We understand that Shawn Crockwell, Bermuda\'s Minister of Tourism has approved the introduction of a Bill in Parliament which if passed, will see the emergence of a Tourism Authority headed by Chairman Designate Hotelier David Dodwell. Quoting Danes, \"The authority will take over much of the work previously carried out by civil servants and politicians within the Ministry of Tourism.\" In brief, the politics are to be...
NEW SITE UNVEILS COLOURFUL KENTUCKY
Fall has arrived, and with it the 2013 edition of Kentucky’s ColorFall program promoting travel to peak foliage viewing areas and autumn events around Kentucky. ColorFall is designed to aid public enjoyment of autumn in the Bluegrass State. Co-ordinated by the Kentucky Department of Travel and Tourism and the Kentucky Department of Parks, ColorFall is now in its 28th year. It features a web site (http://www.kentuckytourism.com/seasons) that provides a variety of information about the state’s beauty at this time of year, including reports on stages of leaf changes from naturalists at parks...
AUGUST SETS NEW ALL-TIME HIGH FOR ISRAEL
August 2013 set a new all-time high for Canadian tourism to Israel with the arrival of 6,106 travellers, an 8% increase compared to the same period last year. Approximately 2.3 million travellers from around the world arrived in Israel between January and August 2013, a 7% increase compared to 2011 and 6% more than 2010. “We are thrilled to have seen an increase in Canadian tourism to Israel last month despite recent regional turmoil,” said Ami Allon, Consul for Tourism, Israel Government Tourist Office - Canada. “And we look forward to welcoming many more first-time and return...
CABOS OUT OF STORM’S PATH
The managing director of the Los Cabos Tourism Board says that Los Cabos has “not experienced any hazardous weather conditions due to Tropical Storm Manuel, which passed through other parts of Mexico earlier last week.” Eduardo Segura said Friday that, “While our thoughts are with all of those affected throughout the country, our destination is out of the storm’s direct path and all tourism services are operating normally, without interruption. The weather in Cabo is currently sunny, with a high of 90 degrees expected for today -- a live webcam (included below) from our friends at...
ACAPULCO CLEANS UP
Mexican authorities say approximately 10,000 tourists had been evacuated from Acapulco and its environs as of Thursday (Sept. 19), with both military and commercial planes being used to carry people out of the storm-ravaged area. However, thousands more are still stranded, although authorities hope to reopen a highway leading out of the city today, which would enable thousands more to get out and enable authorities to speed up the delivery of aid. Some tourists complained of hotels running low on food and news reports showed flooding brought on by a storm blamed for deaths in other parts of...
SIGNATURE OFF TO CANCUN FROM KITCHENER
Signature Vacations is offering convenient direct weekly flights from Region of Waterloo International Airport to Cancun, Mexico for the upcoming winter season starting Dec. 23. For the past three years Signature has offered direct flights to Punta Cana from Kitchener-Waterloo. This year Signature is offering a direct weekly flight to Cancun and Riviera Maya, Mexico, a new destination for the region. Newly renovated Canadian favourites in Riviera Maya include Riu Yucatan and Riu Palace Mexico, available exclusively through Signature. Signature newest additions to its exclusive Celebrity...
NEW WAYS TO DISCOVER COLOMBIA
Goway Travel has launched new itineraries for exploring what the operator describes as Latin America\'s \"most misunderstood\" destination. There\'s no denying Colombia has stories, and not all of them are happy. Yet were it not for the troubles of its past, this multilayered country would be one of the world\'s most popular destinations. Leaving behind its outdated reputation, today\'s Colombia is keen to share itself through stories -- and there are many to be found. Don Forster, product and marketing manager for Goway\'s Latin America division, observes, \"Lack of knowledge about...
THE MAGIC OF MEXICO
The Mexico Tourism Board has launched a Mexico Specialist Course designed specifically for Canadian agents. It is designed to make agents confident about selling Mexico, and is required to obtain the status and benefits of a Mexico Specialist. The course has four mandatory sections: Welcome to Mexico; Before You Go; After You Arrive and Special Interest Travel. Also available are courses on Mexico´s niche specialty products, ranging from luxury and eco-adventure, to cooking schools, spas, and destination weddings. Magic of Mexico has been in the market more than 20 years and is aimed...