Destinations
Venture Deeper Into St. Kitts
The St. Kitts Tourism Authority has launched its new brand campaign – ‘Venture Deeper.’ The new campaign 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. Marsha Henderson, Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation and Urban Development for St. Kitts & Nevis, observed that: “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...
Changes Are Coming, But What Will They Be?
Will they, or won’t they? Actually, the question is probably, when will they? All of that referring to speculation floating around the federal government’s plans for the remaining pandemic border measures. There are reports out of Ottawa that the measures could end soon; they are set to expire on Sept. 30. It has also been reported that along with the dropping of vaccination requirements and random testing, the ArriveCan app could be made optional. Stay...
Caribbean Supports Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic
The Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA) has voiced its solidarity with the people of Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic as they recover from the effects of Hurricane Fiona, which initially made landfall in Puerto Rico’s southwestern region, causing flooding in remote and rural areas of the island, before affecting the eastern part of the Dominican Republic. As reported, the CHTA notes, the main airport, Luis Muñoz Marín Airport in San Juan (SJU), has already reopened and the CHTA said that it has “full confidence in the ability of the people of Puerto Rico to...
Win A Trip To Flanders, Belgium
VISITFLANDERS is offering Canadian agents a chance to win a one-week fam trip to Flanders, Belgium. Those exploring Flanders -- labelled the "Heart of Europe" -- will enjoy culinary highlights, sample Belgian beers, waffles, and fries. Agents can learn why this small region, just two times the size of the Greater Toronto Area, has become a world leader in food and beverages. They can get on a bicycle and do some active cycling on the newly created Iconic Cycling routes, combining the best of Flanders. With over 12,000 km of cycling roads, there is no shortage of dedicated bike...
Reps4Rent Is Ready To Serve
Spotting a void in the Canadian travel business, well-known industry veteran Dianne Jackson has launched Reps4Rent – a company that will provide short-term or project-based representation, consultation and other services geared to the needs of tour operators, tourist boards, hoteliers, cruise lines, airlines and retail travel agencies. Jackson, who has over 35 years in senior management roles in the Canadian travel industry, observed: “As we come out of the pandemic, it has become so clear that our industry can no longer sustain the larger sales teams of yesterday.” And she...
Finding New Solutions
Fairmont Pacific Rim has announced the elimination of non-essential single-use plastics from its guest journey, including throughout its public spaces, guest rooms, dining venues and spa. The milestone was verified by British Columbia-based GreenStep Solutions Inc., a Certified B Corporation dedicated to providing organizations with environmental impact performance assessments, technology and certifications to measure and improve sustainability performance. In 2018, Fairmont Pacific Rim and GreenStep Solutions Inc. began the journey to elimination through an extensive audit...
What’s Playing in Los Angeles
Los Angeles Tourism is inviting visitors to discover what’s “Now Playing” in the City of Angels with the kickoff of a new advertising campaign that shines the spotlight on wide range of attractions, experiences, entertainment and accommodations that can only be found in L.A. Shot on location at several iconic L.A. sites, the spot combines live-action film, music, animation and voiceover to create a dazzling mix of campaign content. Leading the campaign is a dynamic 30 second ad portraying a writer at work on an ever-changing screenplay that follows a group of friends as they...
South Africa Sees North American Arrivals Rise
Buoyed by reports that the US was South Africa’s top source market for overseas travel in 2021, top executives from South African Tourism launched a series of Global Advocacy Engagements visiting Los Angeles, Las Vegas and New York City to help build on that momentum with trade, media and stakeholders in this important market. While in Los Angeles meeting with the South African Consulate General and stakeholders, acting CEO Themba Khumalo, shared that arrival figures for 2022 continue to inspire optimism, with 76,994 Americans having already visited South Africa as of May 2022. US...