Destinations
TL Network Gears Up For 2022 Fall Regionals
TL Network Canada (TLNetwork.ca) is gearing up for three complimentary in-person regional events for its member agencies this fall. Events will take place Oct. 26 to Nov. 10, 2022, and locations this year include Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver. Registration is currently open for each event where advisors will have the opportunity to interact with supplier partners, connect with peers and learn about the network’s agency-enhancing programs. Spaces are limited, though, so members are encouraged to sign up early. TL Network’s Vice President Christine James said: “We’re...
JTB Set To Showcase Its Products
The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) is set showcase its products and programs to Canadian travel agents at the beginning of December. From 1 pm to 4 pm on Dec. 7, the JTB will welcome agents to a Virtual Product Showcase to refresh them on all the offerings its travel partners’ products and services, including resorts, tour operators, attractions, airline and ground services. Naturally, the JTB’s destination team will be on hand to update agents on what’s new in ‘their favourite destination.’ And along with all of the new information, there will be ‘fun and games’ and...
Anguilla Ends All COVID Entry Protocols
Anguilla’s Ministry of Health has announced further changes to the island’s entry protocols, as the island aims to promote living with COVID-19. Effective Oct. 1, 2022, visitors; vaccinated or unvaccinated, are no longer required to present a COVID-19 Test to the airlines on check-in and on arrival at the ports of entry on Anguilla. However, visitors travelling to Anguilla and transiting through St. Maarten are required to adhere to St. Maarten’s entry requirements. The Ministry of Health reminds the public that frequent handwashing and the practice of good hygiene...
Venture Deeper Into St. Kitts
The St. Kitts Tourism Authority launched its new brand campaign -- “Venture Deeper” -- in Toronto this week. It builds on the island’s distinct characteristics while introducing elements of introspective self-discovery and intention that speak to the purpose-driven goals of today’s travellers. Ellison “Tommy” Thompson, CEO of St. Kitts Tourism Authority, said: “St. Kitts is relatively new to tourism, only focusing efforts and resources to tourism within the last 20 years. This gives our island a very different ethos in the Caribbean.” Thompson continued: “We are...
Asia Now Collective Draws Agents To Destinations
Reps from four countries in Asia recently assembled as part of the Asia Now collective to highlight unique tourism qualities and attractions, at a special dinner event in Vancouver. Asia Now invited travel retailers and tour operators to meet at the Shangri-la Hotel in downtown Vancouver to meet with tourism reps from Taiwan, Philippines, Singapore and Korea. All expressed relief and gratitude that the pandemic was a decreasing health threat, and that borders were now opening for tourism. And they touted the attractions that are now coming back to life. For instance, one aspect...
CHTA President Calls For Flexible Airline Tax Approach
The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association’s (CHTA) president is recommending a tiered ‘dynamic taxation system’ as a novel and potential solution to address ongoing concerns about the high cost of air travel within and to and from the region. CHTA’s President Nicola Madden-Greig is calling for a flexible approach to levying airline taxes, pointing out that one of the major constraints facing Caribbean travel is the heavy burden of taxation, and governments could well consider successful revenue management tactics employed within the tourism and aviation...
TICO Board Approves 34 Claims
The Travel Industry Council of Ontario’s (TICO’s) Board of Directors approved 34 claims against the Ontario Travel Compensation Fund on Sept. 27, 2022. The claims were for $170,721 to assist 66 consumers who did not receive the travel services for which they had paid. Approved Ontario Travel Compensation Fund claims were for: Fly Jamaica Airways -- 1 claim to assist 6 consumers, totalling $5,544 Rejoice Holidays Inc. -- 3 claims to assist 6 consumers, totalling $5,993 Sunmed Holidays Inc. -- 1 claim to assist 2 consumers, totalling $1,000 Crystal Cruises -- 29...
Bumps In The Road To Recovery
Restaurants Canada has released its 2022 edition of Foodservice Facts, presenting the latest foodservice statistics, trends, forecasts, detailed analysis and invaluable insights for industry leaders. The theme, “Reset. Revive. Redefine” tells a story of a bumpy road to recovery due to rising expenses, low customer counts, high debt, and low profitability. Christian Buhagiar, President and CEO of Restaurants Canada, said that: “While nominal sales are expected to return to pre-pandemic levels before the end of the year, traffic still remains below what it was before....