Destinations
New York City is on a mission in Canada
New York City Tourism + Conventions and its partners were in Canada this week, making stops in Toronto, Montreal and Quebec City for meetings with travel trade types in each city. In Toronto, the 2024 Canadian sales mission welcomed close to 30 buyers who had the opportunity for one-on-one table top meetings with about 20 New York City sellers, representing New York City Tourism + Conventions, hoteliers, attractions, sightseeing pass sellers and companies, museums, theatres, theatre ticket sellers and even the New York Yankees. Travel Press Today had a chance to sit down for a chat...
Expedia Group unveils new sustainable programs for destinations
Expedia Group has launched two new programs -- Destination Climate Champions and the Destination Giveback Initiative -- both designed to support destination marketing and management organizations (DMOs) in becoming better environmental stewards and helping ensure travel is truly a force for good in their local communities. The new programs are aligned with Expedia Group’s Open World social impact and sustainability strategy and its commitment to building resilient prosperity for destinations across the world. Aditi Mohapatra, vice president of Global Social Impact and...
Canada’s love for Germany just keeps growing
Anja Brokjans, Director of the German National Tourist Office (GNTO) here in Canada came right to the pointing during an event in Toronto yesterday (April 16), stating that Canada’s love for Germany just keeps growing. And Brokjans has the numbers to prove it, pointing to a stunning 32.6% increase in Canadian overnight stays in 2023. That growth, she noted, totals 643,662 overnight stays compared to 2022's 485,348, and showcases the strong bond between Canadian travellers and the vibrant destinations that Germany offers. The GNTO’s Canadian director also pointed out that...
ACTA heads to the Azores for International Destination Conference
ACTA is teaming up with Visit Azores to host its first ever international destination conference in the Azores from Nov. 18 to Nov. 25, 2024. The ACTA International Destination Conference will take place on two of the Azores islands -- São Miguel and Terceira. Throughout the 8-day itinerary advisors will immerse themselves in the culture and authenticity of the Azores, connect with local providers, improve product knowledge, while further developing social media business-building skills. Wendy Paradis, ACTA president, said: “Azores is renowned for its natural beauty and...
Virginia Beach offering Canadians fun for less
Virginia Beach has been welcoming Canadians to its 60 kilometres of coastline for generations. On a visit, Canadians can explore its natural wonders, taste freshly-caught seafood and experience a vibrant oceanfront and arts district, and now they can enjoy some special savings as Virginia Beach rolls out its Virginia Beach Loonie Savers promotion just for Canadians. Nancy Helman, Virginia Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau director, said: “Just in time for summer road trips, we’re excited to introduce even more fun, for fewer loonies,” “The Virginia Beach Loonie Savers...
Los Cabos sets itself apart at 2024 Tianguis show in Acapulco
The Los Cabos Tourism Board (Fiturca), along with 25 of its destination business partners, conducted more than 900 meetings with tour operators, travel agencies, airlines, and even other tourist destinations in Mexico and globally, during the 2024 Tianguis Tourism Fair that was held in Acapulco last week. Along with finalizing business agreements for the benefit of the Los Cabos community and the tourism sector of Baja California Sur, the objective is to showcase the initiatives that the destination has undertaken to set itself apart from other beaches or vacation resorts in Mexico,...
Discover the Palm Beaches launches agent training portal
Discover The Palm Beaches (DTPB), the tourism marketing organization for Palm Beach County, has created a new resource to help travel professionals learn, sell, engage with, and promote The Palm Beaches. The organization developed The Palm Beaches Travel Trade Portal as its first-ever online learning platform tailored specifically for travel advisors as the ultimate tool to teach comprehensive insights into “America’s First Resort Destination.” “Travel advisors are tremendous ambassadors for our destination, and we’re hopeful they will find ‘The Palm Beaches Travel Trade...
Viking adds Mongolia extension for China voyages starting in 2024
Viking is offering guests destination-focused experiences in Mongolia with the new Spirit of Mongolia extension program. The five-night, fully guided pre- or post-extension will allow guests to further immerse themselves in the rich traditions of the region, from the ancient city of Ulaanbaatar to the Gobi Desert. The Spirit of Mongolia and a variety of other pre- and post-extensions, including Hong Kong and Beijing, are available for Viking’s new, first-of-their-kind China itineraries: Best of China, China Discovery, Classic China & the Coast and Wonders of China. “We were...