GAL HANA
Consul, Director for Canada
Israel Ministry of Tourism
If you want to understand why Canadian tourism to Israel will continue to grow and break records in 2020, then simply take a walk in the old city of Jaffa with a pita overfull of shakshuka – a mixture of tomatoes and poached eggs – and watch the sunset on the beautiful seashore of Bat Yam to Tel Aviv.
It’s an experience...
[caption id="attachment_134649" align="alignright" width="225"] Brett WalkerChairCanadian Association ofTour Operators[/caption]At a special meeting of members on Feb. 6, 2020, CATO members were unanimously in favour of enhanced consumer protection in Ontario by means of a different funding mechanism for the travel Compensation Fund in Ontario. CATO members and other Ontario registrants are...
When it comes to river cruising, no cruise line gets more favourable reviews and accolades than Uniworld Boutique River Cruises. As increasing numbers of travellers expand their preferences to choose river cruising to explore the cities and countries of the world, so, too, has Uniworld with its continued introduction of Super Ships to its fleet.
Cruisers are looking for more comfort and...
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In the second part of an extended version of Canadian Travel Press’ popular Five Questions feature Allianz Global Assistance’s Canadian vice president, market management, Dan Keon talks about some of the highlights of Allianz Global’s 2020 Winter Vacation Confidence Index.
1. Allianz has just released its...
MIKE DUNBAR
Governments must abide by their climate change commitments if the global aviation industry is to achieve its long-term carbon emission goals.
That was the clear message delivered by IATA director general Alexandre de Juniac at the recent CAPA Centre for Aviation aeropolitical and regulatory summit.
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IAN STALKER
The Riu Palace Riviera Maya has a beautiful display of Caribbean Sea on its front doorstep and dramatic reminders of early area inhabitants in its backyard.
And so the 520-guest unit, upscale all-inclusive, found in Playa del Carmen’s Playacar district, has a setting that easily accommodates those who simply want to soak up sun in a tropical location and those wishing both...
IAN STALKER
The man who oversees Trafalgar’s Canadian office is proud that there’s an unshakable bond between his tour operator and the travel agency community.
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Wolf Paunic says Trafalgar is committed to delivering “top-notch support” to agents, which helps explain Trafalgar’s remarkable success in...
IAN STALKER
Barcelo says guests at its newest Riviera Maya property will find plenty of activities if they’re the sort of people who like to keep busy while on vacation.
What they won’t find, however, are plenty of youngsters running around.
The sixth addition to Barcelo’s impressive presence in the Riviera Maya is an adults-only resort, with Barcelo deciding on going that...
ANN RUPPENSTEIN
There are still “hidden gems” waiting to be discovered in the Caribbean. That’s why the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism is gearing up to promote the lesser known of its three main islands as a separate brand. The new marketing campaign, St. Croix: a vibe like no other, will help position the island as a go-to Caribbean destination known for its people,...
ANN RUPPENSTEIN
Although Hurricane Dorian wreaked havoc on Abaco and Grand Bahama for 36 hours Sept. 1 to 2 and false reports emerged that the entire destination was decimated, 2019 ended on a high note for The Bahamas.
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“It is with great pride we report that The Islands of The Bahamas has exceeded a...
