Destinations
Northwest Territories Wildfire Update
With the evacuation of Yellowknife continuing, SPECTACULAR Northwest Territories, Air Canada, WestJet, Air North and Canadian North are all providing updates on the wildfire situation in the Northwest Territories. On its website, SPECTACULAR Northwest Territories advised that there is currently a wide state of emergency due to the wildfire situation in the NWT. It continued that the government of the Northwest Territories issued the following message: “Please be advised that due to the current wildfire situation in the NWT, we are asking that non-essential travel to or through the...
It’s All In The Family For Antigua & Barbuda And Ensemble
Antigua & Barbuda Tourism Authority welcomed a select group of travel trade types at Ensemble’s downtown Toronto this week for some tasty Antigua & Barbuda treats, some island music and a message that Antigua & Barbuda is the kind of destination that Canadians have been looking for, if they haven't discovered it already. As Colin James, CEO of the Antigua & Barbuda Tourism Authority, explained it, what’s unique about Antigua & Barbuda are its people and the kind of genuine, welcoming hospitality that they offer visitors. In fact, that hospitality was on show...
Intrepid Launches Hawaii Wildfire Appeal
Intrepid Travel has launched an emergency appeal and committed US$50,000 through its not-for-profit, The Intrepid Foundation, to support immediate relief efforts in Hawaii following the devastating wildfires that are taking place. The Intrepid Foundation has partnered with the American Red Cross to offer relief to communities affected by the wildfires. This donation will help enable the Red Cross to provide emergency sheltering, food relief and other critical assistance as this disaster continues. The Intrepid Foundation will dollar match donations to the Hawaii Wildfire Appeal...
A Fun Evening For A Good Cause
It was a fun filled evening with attendees enjoying Bermuda inspired cocktails -- including the world-renowned Dark n’ Stormy. Plus guests had a chance to witness 5 bartender finalists compete to create the best Goslings Rum Cocktail. All in all, it was an evening filled with good company, food & drinks, all while supporting Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Canada. Proceeds of tickets to support the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Canada. For more, check out www.gotobermuda.com . IN THE PHOTO Seen here, from l to r, are Audrey Tanguay Beaudette, Manager – Sales &...
Maui Devastated By Wildfires, HTA Provides Situation Update
Wildfires driven by strong winds from Hurricane Dora swept through Lahaina and other Valley Isle communities leaving devastation in their wake. In a situation update issued at 10 pm HST on Aug. 9, the Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) indicated that those fires were continuing to burn in multiple areas of Maui and on Hawai‘i Island’s Kohala Coast and have resulted in the evacuations of thousands of residents and visitors, and multiple closures of major roadways. Today, multiple sources, including the Maui News and the Honolulu Star Advertiser – were reporting that 36 deaths had...
WestJet Adds Mexico Flights From Vancouver
WestJet is expanding its winter schedule serving British Columbia's Lower Mainland, enhancing its sun and leisure connectivity from Vancouver International Airport to some of Mexico's most popular destinations. Additionally, as part of its connectivity to Mexico, WestJet has added weekly non-stop service between Vancouver and Ixtapa. Chris Avery, WestJet Vice-President, Network Planning, Alliances and Commercial Development, said: “We are thrilled to bring more opportunity for our guests across B.C.'s Lower Mainland to seamlessly connect to their favourite destinations...
U.S. Virgin Islands Showcased At Toronto Caribbean Carnival
The U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) took part in the Toronto Caribbean Carnival as part of the Department of Tourism's ongoing cultural exchange partnerships to collaborate with various Caribbean and diaspora events. As one of North America's most celebrated Caribbean-themed events, Toronto Caribbean Carnival's grand parade serves as a spotlighted opportunity for members of the diaspora to showcase aspects of the collective cultures of the Greater and Lesser Antilles. Joseph Boschulte, Commissioner of Tourism for the U.S. Virgin Islands, said: “We are thrilled to be a part of this...
IGTOA Calls For Limits On Galapagos Tourism Following UNESCO Report
Following the release of UNESCO’s 2023 State of Conservation Report raising concerns about unsustainable tourism growth in the Galapagos, the islands International Galapagos Tour Operators Association (IGTOA) is calling upon the government of Ecuador to limit land-based tourism growth in the Galapagos Islands and to better regulate this rapidly growing sector of the islands’ tourism industry. In a letter to Mauricio Efraín Baus Palacios, Ecuador’s permanent UNESCO delegate, IGTOA asked the government of Ecuador to make good on its 2017 commitment to adopt a zero-growth...