Destinations
A Bold New Brand For Dominica
Dominica is aiming to differentiate its tourism offerings from neighbouring Dominican Republic with the launch of a new brand and outlook on tourism. With the launch of its new brand and logo earlier this year, tourism officials from the Caribbean’s “Nature Island” are focusing their marketing efforts on promoting five pillars – Adventure, Agrotourism/Cuisine, Health and Wellness, Aqua/Water Adventure, and Events and Entertainment – to establish a bolder identity for the island, minimize confusion in the marketplace between the two destinations, and illustrate the island’s...
Sunwing Returns To Atlantic Canada
Sunwing is returning to Atlantic Canada this winter season, with weekly flights from six airports beginning in January until May. The company’s resumption of winter flights from airports in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Newfoundland comes following a difficult two years brought on by the pandemic and resulting travel restrictions, and is a signal of the tour operator’s ongoing commitment to eastern Canada and offering its residents seamless travel options from their local airport of choice. Deana Murphy, Vice President of Retail Sales for Sunwing, said: “It’s been a...
TICO Ready To Meet The Challenges Of The Future
In a conversation with Canadian Travel Press, Richard Smart, President & CEO of the Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO), observes that while “the challenges of the pandemic are far from over, but there is a sense that we’re finally on the path to recovery.” Smart told CTP that: “We’re feeling a sense of optimism from industry. The challenges of the pandemic are far from over, but there is a sense that we’re finally on the path to recovery. Consumers are increasingly feeling confident travelling again. Public health restrictions continue to be lifted at the...
Scenic Eclipse Brings Expedition Luxury To Alaska
A new premium player amongst the cruise ships that sail the Pacific west coast waters to Alaska was given an official welcome by port authorities recently. Kathy deLisser, the regional VP of CERES Terminals, exchanged gifts with Captain Erwan le Rouzic in a theatre on board the Scenic Eclipse to celebrate the ship’s first sailing to Alaska – and its first visit to Vancouver, reports Press Today's Ted Davis. The Eclipse has the profile of a sleek yacht, and houses just over 200 guests in sea bound luxury. A recent tour of the all-balcony ship demonstrated those levels of luxury,...
WestJet Group, Alberta Government Take Off Together With Historic Partnership
The WestJet Group and the Alberta government are embarking on a ‘first-of-its-kind partnership’ that will be focused on ‘significantly advancing aviation across the province in support of a stronger economy and a long-lasting, sustainable future for Alberta's aviation sector.’ As the airline furthers its growth strategy, WestJet will invest aircraft capacity, with an asset value in excess of $7 billion in Calgary alone, through significant fleet commitments to be based within the province. WestJet will designate YYC Calgary International Airport as its single global...
Las Vegas Tourism Mission Heads Across Canada
As might be expected, the amount of tourism information being generated by Las Vega as it bursts out of the COVID doldrums, is impressive. The first international travel trade mission to be conducted by Las Vegas tourism interests rolled into Vancouver recently (at the Parq Hotel), with a full slate of tourism news. Vancouver was the first of seven Canadian cities on this mission, including Edmonton, Calgary, Winnipeg, Toronto, Hamilton and Montreal. No longer just a gambling mecca, Las Vegas now draws at least as many visitors for its entertainment opportunities – especially...
Re-Seasoning Canada’s Foodservice Industry
The Re-Seasoning Coalition (TRSC), a non-profit initiative dedicated to helping achieve greater representation for Black Canadians at every level within the Canadian foodservice industry, has launched with support from Restaurants Canada. TRSC's goal is to take meaningful action to dismantle the inequalities experienced by Black Canadians in the industry. Racism affects everyone, but each group experiences it differently. Black Canadians in particular face immense barriers to success. They also grapple with the impacts of inequality at higher rates than others, including seeking...
Agents Connect For Success At TravelBrands’ Celebration Of The Return To Travel
TravelBrands hosted its first, in-person events in three years this week and they are somewhere beyond happy about it. Company CEO, Frank DeMarinis observed that there has been a lot of suffering for the industry during the past three years and TravelBrands' events in both Montreal (at the Hotel Bonaventure on Oct. 3) and Toronto (at the Paramount Event Space on Oct. 4) were all about celebrating the return to travel and showing its appreciation to travel agents – lots and lots of appreciation. Clearly, agents are up for it, with 300 attending the company’s event in Montreal and...