Destinations
Humanitarian fam trip kicks off in Jamaica
School’s not out for summer! This week Baxter Media is on location in Jamaica with the Jamaica Tourist Board and a group of Canadian travel advisors on a humanitarian fam trip. The group will paint and help put some of the finishing touches on the Dumfries Infant/Primary School — the 27th school build by the Helping Hands Jamaica Foundation — and deliver some funding to Wings, an after school program that’s self-funded from the salary of a local vice principal. “Helping Hands is in their 27th school build in Jamaica and it was started by one of our tennis pros, Karl Hale,...
Cambodia hosts first branding forum
In welcoming the 100 participants in Cambodia’s first Branding Forum/Edition Francophonie, hosted by Millennium Destinations, the organization’s CEO, Catherine Germier-Hamel told the audience that: “Branding is not bragging. It is creating a sustainable relationship based on sincerity, trust, and confidence.” Germier-Hamel continued: “Branding is not a cosmetic procedure. It is about setting an irresistible strategy to attract tourists, talents, investments, and trade in a sustainable way. It is about creating, capturing, and retaining value to primarily provide benefits for...
Jamaica’s Bartlett unveils three-pronged plans for the future
Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett has unveiled a comprehensive threefold strategy designed to bolster tourism growth amidst global economic uncertainties, airline capacity issues, and other challenges. "We are contending with global economic uncertainties, airline capacity issues, and challenging travel advisories such as the United States travel advisory issued in January, which made concerning claims about safety and medical services in Jamaica – all of which pose potential obstacles to our continued growth," Bartlett said. “While showing overall resilience,...
PLAY and partners host travel trade at Hamilton event to showcase services
PLAY Airlines teamed up with John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport and Visit Iceland to host some of its Canadian travel trade partners at an event in Hamilton this week. The event took place at Hamilton’s Aberdeen Tavern, offering those attending a preview of some of Iceland’s magical landscapes that await travel advisors’ clients taking off on PLAY’s low-cost flights from John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport to Iceland and beyond. The relaxed summer afternoon event also offered those attending a chance to learn more about the Reykjavik-headquartered...
Malaysian breakfast seeks UNESCO recognition
Anyone who has visited Malaysia knows that food bursting with flavour is an integral part of the national culture. And it is not just found in a fine dining experience. Delicious dishes like beef rendang, curry laksa and mee goreng are readily available at all sorts of outlets and are enjoyed on a daily basis, often at very low prices. One of the best ways to enter the Malaysian dining experience is in the morning hours, when some national staples are served. These include Nasi Lemak, Roti Canai and Teh Tarik, all of which constitute a flavourful morning repast without being too...
Jamaica bounces back after Hurricane Beryl
Jamaica is bouncing back, welcoming 55,000 visitors since it reopened its ports following the passing of Hurricane Beryl. Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett said that: “On July 2nd and 3rd, we had no tourists arriving in Jamaica. But on the Fourth of July, we started receiving visitors again. In just seven days [July 4-10], we've brought in a total of 55,000 visitors.” Minister Bartlett made the announcement at the opening of the 10th staging of the Christmas in July trade show, held at the National Arena on July 11 to July 12, 2024. Bartlett observed: “This...
Natural sights, experiences the top draw for Wyoming
It’s a quiet state, with an average population density of just 5.85 people per square mile, making Wyoming the least densely-populated state in the contiguous USA. Only giant Alaska is less populated. Yet Wyoming has some of the most arresting natural sights in America, including the Grand Teton mountain range, the compelling Devils Tower National Monument and the queen of the country’s national parks –Yellowstone. The great outdoors symbolized by those places helped maintain tourism arrivals during the pandemic years, when those who could travel sought out attractions with...
Orlando shines with deals and lots more this summer
Orlando is set to shine this summer as it debuts a full lineup of fun. Casandra Matej, president and CEO of Visit Orlando, said: “Orlando is the ideal summer destination with plenty of deals and new reasons to visit this year. And because we know an Orlando vacation can be complex, Visit Orlando offers free vacation planning services through our website to help travelers create unforgettable vacation memories.” For Canadian traveller there are some special deals that can be found at www.VisitOrlando.com . Some of those summer deals include: Canada Jetlines is offering...