Tour Operators
Making The Pivot
As VISIT FLORIDA gears up to host its first virtual Florida Huddle this week, its president and CEO, Dana Young sat down with Canadian Travel Press to talk about how the Sunshine State has been talk about the path the tourism organization has been travelling during the global pandemic. At one point during the conversation, Young told CTP that: “The COVID-19 pandemic has tested our industry like never before, but Florida tourism is no stranger to crisis. From hurricanes, to red tide, to oil spills, to terrorist attacks, we’ve seen it all, and it’s only made us stronger. We are a...
Globus Makes Vaccine Checks, COVID Tests Mandatory
Beginning in April, the Globus family of brands will require its travellers to have proof of COVID-19 vaccines, a negative test result or virus immunity in order to join its tours, river cruises and independent vacation packages in North America and abroad. “The health and safety of our travellers is our No. 1 priority,” said Stéphanie Bishop, managing director of the Globus family of brands – which includes Globus, Cosmos, Avalon Waterways and Monograms. Bishop continued: “In addition to unveiling new pre-trip requirements today, we have continued to enhance on-trip safety...
Time To Register For Destination France
Atout France Canada is gearing up for its annual trade show for tourism professionals, Destination France which will be held from Feb. 22 to Feb. 25. Along with its partners, Atout France is looking forward to meeting with travel agents and tour operators during this 100% virtual event, that will feature an engaging, beneficial and convivial program, focused on a safe return to international travel in 2022. Mélanie Paul-Hus, director of the tourism development agency of France in Canada, observed: “It is essential to keep in touch, remind ourselves of the many wonders of France...
Kensington Growing Its Resort Collection
Kensington Tours has expanded its global Resort Collection offering with new itineraries in the Maldives, Mauritius, and the Seychelles in the Indian Ocean, as well as in the Bahamas. Travellers now have more ways to combine some of the world’s most exquisite resort destinations with once-in-a-lifetime local experiences that are personally tailored to them. And agents have even more ways to deliver a unique getaway to their clients with the 24/7, single-point-of-contact support for which Kensington Tours is renowned for. The Resort Collection is designed for travellers who want to...
From The Bahamas With Love
The Bahamas is gearing up to host two virtual events -- From The Bahamas With Love -- to showcase the vast offerings for romantic escapes throughout the destination. The expo will bring together industry leaders, partners, hotels, venues and services for a truly unique and educational experience for trade and consumer participants. The virtual events will kick off on Wed., March 3, 2021 (from 1 pm to 4 pm EST), with an afternoon planned specifically for trade professionals, including travel agents and event planners. The second day will be held on Wed., March 10, 2021 (from 4 pm...
Florida Is Open And Ready To Welcome Visitors
The tourism board representing Florida says Florida's again ready to host visitors, although getting there remains a challenge for many of the world's vacationers as governments continue to bring in restrictions hampering international travel, reports Press Today's Ian Stalker. Dana Young, president of Visit Florida, said during Monday's opening of Florida's annual tourism show Florida Huddle that her jurisdiction is now able to provide visitors with the very types of vacations Florida is known for. “We are open and ready to welcome visitors ...We are looking forward to seeing you...
Discover Flanders With All Your Senses
Today’s the day, VISITFLANDERS is set to welcome the travel trade to its first #FlandersTravelForum. Noting that challenging times call for new ways of thinking and creative solutions, VISITFLANDERS organized the Feb. 9 and Feb. 10 online B2B event to reconnect in a safe way with its partners – both Belgian suppliers and global trade buyers – and to foster their interaction. Delegates will get the opportunity to virtually network with each other, while at the same time learn more about Flanders by attending several themed presentations, virtual experiences and topical plenary...
Brand USA Puts The Focus On Canada
It should come as no surprise that for its first (virtual) international event of the new year, Brand USA decided to Focus On Canada. In welcoming the Canadian travel trade to yesterday’s event, Brand USA’s president & CEO, Chris Thompson made it clear that ‘we’re family’ and the relationship between the two countries was much more than sharing a border, pointing out that the two countries share their cultures, their economies, social bonds and much, much more. Brand USA’s boss continued, noting that this is what’s missed right now and as soon as people are able to...