Destinations
Aeromexico Operates First SAF Flights
As part of the International Day of Climate Action, Aeromexico will be operating its first flights between the U.S. and Mexico with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), reducing 27 tons of CO2 emissions, equivalent to making more than 3,800 cars zero emission for one day in Mexico City. The flights will depart from San Francisco to Guadalajara and Mexico City, and they will be served in a Boeing 737-800 aircraft with GE/Safran CFM56 engines. For these trips, almost 40,000 litres of sustainable fuel made from waste animal fats and vegetable oils, as well as Jet-A jet fuel, were...
Caribbean Comeback
The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) is joining its member countries, allied and affiliate members and Caribbean tourism interests to celebrate Caribbean Tourism Month in November, reaffirming our purpose of Leading Sustainable Tourism – One Sea, One Voice, One Caribbean. Not surprisingly, theme of this year’s celebration is Caribbean Comeback. And that’s a theme that illustrates that as a region, region is on its way back from the devastating impact of the pandemic. In a statement, the CTO said: “Our member countries have worked tirelessly over the past 19 months...
Hawaii Brings A New Message To Canada
Those vacationing in Hawaii are being invited to help preserve the type of natural state attributes that attract tourists there in the first place. Speakers at Thursday's extremely well-attended and successful Aloha Canada 2021 Virtual Event -- which showcased Hawaiian tourism -- repeatedly noted tourists are welcome to join locals in practicing "malama" -- an indigenous term meaning to care for. "It is so important to malama our Hawaiian Islands," said Karishma Chowfin of Oahu's tourist board. Chowfin said tourists can do their part to safeguard the Hawaiian environment through...
Sunwing Committed To Safety
With the federal government’s new vaccination requirements for Canadian air travel coming into effect on Oct. 30, 2021, Sunwing continues to help its customers and agents to navigate the new regulations as part of its commitment to frictionless travel experiences. The tour operator and airline are ensuring agents and customers have all the information they need right at their fingertips with updated communications and helpful resources. In addition, the company implemented a mandatory corporate vaccination policy for employees across all Canadian divisions as part of its continuing...
Visit Dracula’s Castle After Hours With Insight
With the upcoming Halloween Celebrations, Insight Vacations offers a private after-hours evening visit to Dracula’s Castle in Transylvania. On Insight Vacations’ immersive 18-day Treasures of the Balkans premium guided tour, guests will learn about the inspiration of Irish novelist, Bram Stoker’s legendary masterpiece, Count Dracula during an Insight Experience with a private after-hours visit to Bran Castle. Guests will travel to the forested area of Transylvania to explore the castle’s narrow winding stairways, connecting to over 60 rooms. This Gothic national...
Confidence Grows As Europeans Ready To Travel
While summer 2021 is gone, the Europe Travel Commission is reporting that the desire to travel remains strong across Europe. The ETC reports that 66% of Europeans plan trips through March 2022, while increased confidence on when, where and how to travel indicates a positive tourism outlook for the coming months. In its latest research – “Monitoring Sentiment for Domestic and Intra-European Travel – Wave 9" – the ETC found that for the first time since October 2020, Europeans’ travel plans are spread evenly over the next six months: 26% are opting for trips between...
Chile Ready To Welcome Visitors
Chilean lodging company explora reports that Chile plans to welcome back foreign travellers Nov. 1, meaning all of the South American countries where it has properties will be accepting guests. “We are happy to tell you that the borders of the countries where our lodges are located have begun to open and allow the entry of foreigners. The last one to make this decision was Chile, announcing that the opening will take place as of Nov. 1.” To do this, travellers must: First complete a process of vaccine approval on the website www.mevacuno.cl. Check the documents you need...
VoX Welcomes Trees4Travel As New Client
VoX International is now representing Trees4Travel as part of its ongoing commitment to sustainability and to adopting responsible business practices. VoX will manage media relations, sales and marketing, providing orientations, presentations, trainings, and other related projects - increasing Trees4Travels’ profile and resulting in a year-round presence in the North American market. Susan Webb, president of VoX International, explained that: “Travel companies must act now to prevent climate catastrophe. Trees4Travel has created a simple, tangible and inexpensive way for...