Destinations
Ensemble Picks Jamaica As Tourism Board Partner Of The Year
The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) has been picked as the Tourism Board ‘Partner of the Year’ by Ensemble. Winners of Ensemble’s recognition awards were announced at the organization’s annual Horizons conference in Las Vegas on Nov. 5. Donovan White, Director of Tourism, JTB, said: “We have been shining the spotlight on luxury in Jamaica over the last year, and the JTB’s strategic partnership with Ensemble has played a significant role in our efforts to elevate the island’s high-end tourism products. We are honoured to receive this recognition from our partners at...
Europe Posts Strong Rebound, But Recovery Still Uneven
According to the latest edition of the ‘European Tourism Trends & Prospects,’ following a summer of strong tourism demand, international tourist arrivals to Europe are only 3.2% below 2019 levels, and nights are down by 1.3% for the January-September period. The quarterly report indicates that the rebound is being driven by resilient intra-European travel and the influx of US tourists benefitting from favourable exchange rates. Year-to-date data show that around 1 in 3 reporting destinations have surpassed 2019 levels of foreign arrivals. Europe’s recovery was mostly...
VisitBritain Names Cathy Stapells As Director For Canada
VisitBritain has appointed Cathy Stapells to Director, Canada. Stappells will be based in VisitBritain’s Toronto office and she will lead the implementation of VisitBritain’s integrated travel trade and communications strategy in Canada. The role is also a key interface for cross-government activities with the British High Commission in Ottawa and Consulates in Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver and Calgary. Commenting on the appointment, VisitBritain’s Executive Vice President, The Americas, Australia & New Zealand Paul Gauger said: “Cathy brings a wealth of tourism and...
Embrace The Sunshine In The Dominican Republic
“Embrace The Sunshine” is the latest winter promotional campaign from the Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism and it aims to captivate the imagination of Canadian travellers, while inviting them to leave behind the cold winter and embark on a memorable journey to the Dominican Republic. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQQ5KdFD2Fk David Collado Morales, the Minister of Tourism of the Dominican Republic, said: “This campaign embodies the true essence of our Caribbean paradise and our unwavering dedication to welcoming travellers. It's an open invitation to break...
Florida Keys & Key West Offering Canadians A Tiny Home Experience
As the winter season looms closer, Toronto and Hamilton residents and travel agents can get an exclusive taste and feel of the Florida Keys & Key West with a limited-time Tiny Home Experience set for Nov. 6-10. The Florida Keys-themed Tiny Home will be positioned at key locations within Toronto and Hamilton. At each destination, Keys representatives will play host within the Tiny Home, serving up free samples of the Florida Keys’ original Key lime pie (while supplies last), offering select giveaways and prizes, and sharing the latest updates from the continental United States’...
Visit Orlando Set To Embark On Canadian Sunshine Tour
Visit Orlando, along with its theme park, hotel, transportation and attraction partners, will be hosting a series of training and marketplace events as part of its “Orlando Canadian Sunshine Tour” in Calgary, Toronto and Halifax from Dec. 3 to Dec. 8, 2023. Travel advisors will have the chance to learn about all aspects of Orlando through educational sessions -- from theme parks and Michelin-rated dining to new groundbreaking hotels and unique local neighborhoods. The series will also mark the return of Visit Orlando to key markets, Calgary and Halifax, both offering new airlift...
IMOT Canada Reaches Out To Its Travel Trade Partners
The focus was on the ‘day after’ during a virtual town hall hosted by the Israel Ministry of Tourism (IMOT) Canada this week. While these are difficult days, IMOT Canada was intent on letting its travel trade partners know that it was there for them and that they can reach out to the tourist organization at any time. Jerry Adler, Deputy Director for Canada and Director, PR & Communications for IMOT and Fiona Kosmin, Director of Marketing and Partnerships hosted the session, with Adler telling those attending that the focus now was “on the day after.” And he told the...
Arizona Resort Recognized For Its Dark Sky Views
A luxury tent resort in Arizona near the border of Utah has been named as the first-ever DarkSky-certified resort in the world. Guests who book a stay there will be treated to a perfectly pitch-black night sky, painted with countless stars and galaxies. Under Canvas Lake Powell - Grand Staircase is the glamping property located in the dark sky park, where artificial light is minimized. This allows visitors to experience the night sky in a way that can’t be seen in urban/suburban areas due to excessive light pollution, enabling clear views of celestial scenery like stars, planets and...