Destinations
Jasper continues fight against the flames as Ontario delivers more aid
The complex of wildfires burning through a wide region around the town site of Jasper, Alta. remains out of control in some areas, says a Parks Canada notice. But there has been no significant growth in the fire since Monday morning July 29, and more firefighting resources have arrived from the province of Ontario to support ongoing fire suppression efforts, said the release. Crews continued to extinguish hotspots where feasible, and they planned to move into new areas, such as outlying commercial accommodations and Parks Canada campgrounds. As well, specialists are considering...
Sandals offering Canadians up to $1,000 off select vacations
Sandals is offering Canadian travellers an exclusive instant savings offer of up to CAD $1,000 at select Sandals and Beaches Resorts in Jamaica and beyond, including Canadian favourites Sandals South Coast and Sandals Ochi Beach Resort. For a limited time, all new Air Canada Vacations bookings (air-inclusive packages of five nights or longer) made by Aug. 18, 2024 – for travel through Dec. 31, 2024 – will enjoy exclusive, instant savings at nine featured Sandals and Beaches Resorts in Jamaica, Curaçao, Saint Lucia and their newest destination, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. The...
Marva Williams named CEO of Discover Dominica Authority
The Ministry of Tourism of Dominica has appointed Marva Williams as the new chief executive officer of the Discover Dominica Authority, effective Aug. 1, 2024. Marva Williams brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in event planning, destination marketing, digital marketing, and project management. A dynamic and inclusive leader, she was the Festivals and Events Manager at the Discover Dominica Authority from 2019-2022, where she was responsible for promoting, marketing, and managing major festivals and special events in Dominica. In her new role, Williams will be instrumental...
G Adventures extends ages on Africa & Central America trips
G Adventures has added a selection of new ‘Classic’ trips to its portfolio of adventures for 2025, including value-for-money safaris in Africa and multi-country trips in Central America that were only previously available to travellers aged up to 39. In addition, the pioneer of community tourism has brought back trips to Tibet and expanded its itineraries in China and South Korea as demand in Asia continues to grow. Yves Marcaeu, vice president of product at G Adventures, says the expansion of trips for all ages in Africa and Central America is the result of the operator identifying...
Nayarit emerges as a leading Mexican tourist destination
Mexico’s state of Nayarit proudly announces significant achievements in 2024, highlighted by a surge in tourism and steadfast dedication to sustainability. Looking towards the future, Nayarit promises to remain committed to the environment and to top-quality tourism even as Mexico experiences tourism in record numbers. Mexico welcomed an impressive 34.3 million tourists within the first five months of 2024. Nuevo Nayarit has emerged as a top destination, ranking among the top three in Mexico for hotel occupancy with an outstanding 81.8 percent. Attracting visitors on a global...
Agents lend a Helping Hand in Jamaica
Before she knows how to pay her own bills, Montego Bay-based vice principal Lecia Allen puts her salary towards running Wings Kidz, an after school program for inner city kids that are falling behind in the classroom. As part of the Jamaica Tourist Board’s humanitarian fam taking place in destination this week, travel agents from across Canada visited Wings to deliver school supplies and hand over a cheque for $4,400 to help alleviate some of the costs it takes to run the program. “As en educator you cannot just sit by and see the need in the community and do nothing about...
Rocky Mountaineer cancels select Jasper rail journeys over wildfires
As a result of the wildfires currently present in Jasper, Alta., Canadian rail operator Rocky Mountaineer has made the difficult decision to suspend its journeys operating to and from the region. "Given these devastating circumstances, we are unable to continue our rail journeys to or from Jasper for the foreseeable future. Our team is moving as quickly as possible to work through the impact to guest itineraries in this developing situation. We ask guests to please be patient as we address departures in sequential order," the company wrote in a statement. "The safety of our guests,...
Los Cabos names Siren agency of record; launches new campaign
Los Cabos Tourism Board has its sights set firmly on Canada as it launches a fall campaign that will include a robust visiting media program, live on-site broadcasts from a national television show, support for a Canadian LGBTQ+ charity and high profile influencer content. The campaign will be managed by industry veterans Siren Communications, the newly appointed agency of record for the popular destination. The focus will extend beyond the beach to include the pillars of wellness, gastronomy, sustainability and adventure. Located in the state of Baja California Sur, Los Cabos is...