Destinations
Sunwing Ramps Up Edmonton Lift
Sunwing is ramping up its weekly flights from Edmonton this winter, offering service to eight destinations in Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America. Andrew Dawson, President of Tour Operations for Sunwing, said: “We are thrilled to bring more southern routes to Edmonton International Airport this winter with multiple weekly direct flights on board Sunwing Airlines.” Dawson continued: “As a key market for us that has provided consistent support throughout the years, we’re committed to continue bringing our Edmonton customers more opportunities to travel under our wing...
Costa Rica Joins GSTC
The Costa Rican Tourism Board (Instituto Costarricense de Turismo) has joined the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC). William Rodríguez, Minister of Tourism of Costa Rica, said: “We are honoured to become a GSTC member country, an organization with which Costa Rica shares the vision of sustainable tourism development that has earned us the status of a global benchmark. We are confident that we can enrich each other and join forces to ensure that sustainability policies and practices advance in the travel and tourism sector.” Randy Durband, GSTC CEO, said: “Costa Rica...
Whistler Visitors Stay Warm At Cornucopia
Snow levels are building on the runs at Whistler Blackcomb in BC, as temperatures dip to more seasonal levels, and lower. But while skiers and snowboarders wait for opening day on Nov. 24, others are more focused on the culinary treats on offer at the Cornucopia event during this late shoulder season. The fall festival of food and drink kicked off on Nov. 4, and will run until Nov. 27. This year, Cornucopia has evolved to incorporate distinct experiences that reflect trends of the epicurious. This means that, while festival favourites like “Taste of the World” and “House...
Canadian Advisors Recognized At Global Piton Awards In Saint Lucia
Five Canadian travel advisors were recognized this past weekend for their efforts in selling and promoting Saint Lucia at the 2022 Global Piton Awards. During an awards ceremony held at Sandals Grande St. Lucian with a Great Gatsby theme, the top-selling agents from Canada — Sharon Boissonneault, House of Travel, Montreal, Quebec; Lois Barbour, Travel Time - TPI, St. John’s, Newfoundland; Alexandra Maloney, Glenny Travel, Fort Erie, Ont.; Kim Hartlen, Kim Hartlen Travel - TPI, Halifax, NS and Pauline Blacoe, Shine Travel, Keswick, Ont. — received handcrafted awards carved out of...
Gondola Construction Delayed At Whistler Creekside
The Nov. 24 date set for the start of skiing and boarding at Whistler Blackcomb will have an inconvenient snag that will last until sometime in December. The Creekside Gondola, which carries skiers/boarders up the south side of Whistler from the base of the mountain at Creekside village, will not be in operation when the resort opens. Vail Resorts, owners of Whistler Blackcomb, has been constructing a newly upgraded gondola system at Creekside and had been on schedule to start running the new lift on opening day. But supply chain issues have left the construction team without the...
CanaDream Launches New Payment Option With Uplift
CanaDream is introducing a new payment option for those planning their next motorhome adventure. The company has selected Uplift to offer guests a flexible and affordable way to pay over time, with zero down and zero interest. Kathryn Munro, VP Sales & Marketing for CanaDream, said: “Uplift is the perfect partner and shares our ethos of providing a seamless online experience. This new payment option gives our guests another layer of choice from the standard deposit or pay in full offerings. Ultimately this may allow guests the opportunity to book earlier than they might...
Tourism Shows It Cares At Victoria Event
A deeper understanding of Canadian Indigenous issues, and the potential option of creating First Nations tourism programs, were key takeaways for travel professionals attending the Meaningful Travel Summit in Victoria, BC recently. The international conference assembled over 120 travel industry professionals from across North America and beyond, even Jamaica. Attendees at the event, organized by the US-based non-profit Tourism Cares, came to learn about sustainable tourism efforts and to also participate in activities that assist local community enterprises – especially those...
Bermuda Makes Changes
Bermuda has eliminated the travel authorization (TA) process some three weeks earlier than originally scheduled a move which will streamline the overall travel experience for visitors. The requirement for an approved TA, the associated $40 fee and proof of vaccination or medical insurance will no longer be a condition of travel from Nov. 14, 2022. In its place, the Bermuda Tourism Authority (BTA) will reinstate the Bermuda Arrival Card, a digital form for visitors only, which was in place prior to the onset of the pandemic. The form captures visitor data, generating critical tourism...