Destinations
WestJet service to Bonaire takes off today
Representatives from Bonaire were in Toronto last night to celebrate a milestone moment for the island destination — the launch of non-stop flights from Canada. Seasonal weekly WestJet service from Toronto to Bonaire officially kick off this morning (Dec. 12). “We are very happy with the new flight every Tuesday from Toronto to Bonaire, and Wednesdays coming back to Toronto,” Maarten van der Scheer, CEO of Bonaire Flamingo International Airport, tells PressToday, adding that the airport stands out for being pink to match some of the island’s famous resident flamingos. “It’s...
Escape the crowds and find yourself in Anguilla on Dec. 12
Baxter Media invites travel professionals to learn about Anguilla, the undiscovered gem of the Caribbean, on December 12 at 1:00pm EST. Did you know that Anguilla has been voted the #1 Caribbean island by Travel + Leisure four times? Find out why the destination is Beyond Extraordinary and what it has to offer your clients by attending this exciting virtual presentation. Attendees will be entered to win a $100 gift card. Register here:...
Discover America Canada starts the season off right
Discover America Canada welcomed members to the Radisson Blu Toronto Downtown late last week to celebrate the start of the 2023 Holiday Season and to celebrate a busy and successful year for the organization here in Canada. The relaxed evening featured a presentation by Raina Williams, senior regional manager – Canada, Expedia Group Media Solutions, on the company’s new Path to Purchase study, and she provided a range of insights on some of the latest trends that Expedia Group Media Solutions is seeing in Canada and globally. Williams walked her audience through the steps...
Butterfield & Robinson launches three new scheduled Africa group trips
Butterfield & Robinson is expanding its portfolio in Africa with three new scheduled group trips in 2024: Rwanda Walking, Zimbabwe Conservation Safari and South Africa Multi-Active. Complimented by unparalleled partnerships and sustainable accommodations, the new trips offer an exclusive perspective into each country. Through a fusion of active travel and immersive luxury experiences, the trips are designed to reimagine travellers’ love of travel by deepening their connections to the area. Mike Scarola, CEO, Butterfield & Robinson, said: “The launch of Butterfield...
CNTO updates its address
The China National Tourist Office's Toronto office has relocated within its same building. The CNTO reports the office is now in unit 1505. The complete address and contact information is: China National Tourist Office, Toronto 480 University Avenue, Suite 1505, Toronto, Ontario M5G1V2 Tel: (416)599-6636 Fax:...
Iberostar offering exclusive wedding promotions for 2024
Iberostar Beachfront Resorts is offering a range of exclusive wedding promotions available for its properties in the Dominican Republic, Jamaica and Mexico. And travel agents can benefit from double points when booking accommodations on Iberostar’s Star Agents program and a 15% enhanced commission on wedding day events. The company notes that recent trends indicate that 2024 will be a strong year for select Caribbean destinations. The Dominican Republic, for example, is on track to bring in 10 million visitors by the end of 2023. Mexico and Jamaica are also demonstrating robust...
ACTA advisors immerse themselves in Portugal
Twenty-five ACTA member travel advisors immersed themselves in Portugal earlier this month as part of a partnership between ACTA, Visit Portugal, Visit Alentejo and Air Canada on the ACTA Immersive Destination Experience. Wendy Paradis, ACTA president, said: “ACTA’s Immersive Destination Experiences are aimed at revolutionizing the travel industry's approach to experiential learning and social media marketing.” She continued: “By collaborating with our destination partners and suppliers, ACTA intends to elevate and enrich the traditional fam experience.” The event, held...
VISIT FLORIDA posts strong third quarter results
Governor Ron DeSantis has announced that visitation to Florida continues to rise, setting a record for the number of visitors to Florida in the third quarter of the year, with an estimated total of 35.1 million visitors between July and September 2023. Visitation included 32.2 million domestic visitors, 2.2 million overseas visitors and 666,000 Canadian visitors. Additionally, Florida continues to beat overall annual visitation records with 105.2 million visitors so far in 2023, 724,000 more visitors than the first nine months of 2022. The governor observed that: “Florida...