Destinations
VISIT DENVER Picks Pulse Travel Marketing In Canada
VISIT DENVER has selected Pulse Travel Marketing as its in-market representative in Canada. As a result, Pulse Travel Marketing will work with the VISIT DENVER staff, and in-state partners to ensure that the Mile High City is prominently positioned with the travel trade, consumer and key distribution media channels in Canada. This will include, but not be limited to, the development and implementation of a strategic communications program to increase the profile of VISIT DENVER and maximize multi -media opportunities. The newly re-appointed VISIT DENVER Canada team will be...
Barbados Reduces Airport Service Charge
Barbados has reduced the airport service charge from US $35 to US $20, in an effort to increase regional travel to the island. The reduction will be in place until December 14, 2023. Minister of Tourism and International Transport, Ian Gooding-Edghill said that the six-month reduction is intended to stimulate CARICOM travel to Barbados. Minister Gooding-Edghill pointed out that the cost of inter-regional travel was high and to “stimulate the local market” this measure was being implemented. Said Gooding-Edghill: “So, we’ve taken that decision. We recognize that the...
Collaboration, Communication Are Key In A Crisis
A recent hosted by the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) and the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) turned the spotlight on the pivotal role of effective, strategic crisis communications when responding to, and recovering from, natural and manmade disasters. And the consensus was clear -- collaboration across regional, national and community levels, paired with efficient, proactive communications, forms the backbone of successful crisis management and resilience in the tourism sector. Neil Walters, Acting Secretary General of the intergovernmental CTO, noted that just...
Something Developing At Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto
The new Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto (“Great Canadian Toronto”) has unveiled the latest developments at the $1 billion property, introducing the Poker Room at Great Canadian Toronto later this summer, and the opening of the brand-new 400-room The Hotel at Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto on Aug. 1. Reservations for The Hotel are now open and can be made by visiting Great Canadian Toronto’s website. The first phase of Great Canadian Toronto opened on June 20, unveiling a new gaming floor featuring 4,800 slot machines, 145 table games, a variety of dining options...
File, Kalbfleisch Join Little Canada Team
Little Canada has added two travel and tourism experts to its team. Lyndon File joins as Director of Guest Experience, while Krista Kalbfleisch takes on the role of Leader of Marketing and Tourism. Brad Ford, Little Canada President and CEO, said: “Little Canada continues to attract outstanding industry talent in support of our holistic guest and tour group growth strategy.” Ford continued: “Our Founder and Chief Visionary Officer Jean-Louis Brenninkmeijer and I are pleased to welcome Lyndon and Krista to the leadership team, dedicated to delivering guest delight, excitement,...
‘Craft Your Own Fate’ CHTA Boss Urges Industry
Craft your own fate … that was the message from the president of the Caribbean Hotel Association (CHTA) recently when she urged the region’s travel and tourism sector to take control of its future and ‘not be driven by the agendas of interests outside the region.’ Nicola Madden-Greig observed that while overall tourism activity in the Caribbean is almost back to pre-pandemic levels, with some destinations growing by ‘leaps and bounds,’ others are lingering in recovery mode, largely because of an imbalance in the dispersal of flights and insufficient marketing...
IATA Projects Hong Kong Recovery By End Of 2024
IATA has upgraded its passenger traffic projections for Hong Kong, indicating it will recover to pre-crisis levels by the end of 2024. As well, the global aviation industry association welcomed the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) government’s efforts to ease the city’s labour crunch in the aviation sector. The revised projections by IATA bring Hong Kong in line with expectations for a faster recovery in the Asia-Pacific region. Willie Walsh, IATA’s Director General, said that: “The situation is looking bright for Hong Kong. China’s earlier than expected...
Iberostar Selection Albufera Now Open In Majorca
Iberostar Hotels & Resorts has unveiled the latest addition to its portfolio, the Iberostar Selection Albufera. The sustainable family resort opened its doors this month, introducing the company’s all-inclusive model to Spain. The opening of this property created over 400 jobs in Palma de Majorca and reinforces Iberostar’s steadfast commitment to exceptional quality and service. Located in the north of Majorca on the seafront of the Playa de Muro, the resort is a new product based on the demanding sustainability criteria that Iberostar promotes across all of its operations...