Destinations
Discover Canada With WorldHotels’ New Portfolio Of Hotels
On the heels of its recent launch in Canada, with the addition of a selection of 10 independent hotels and resorts to its collections -- including nine properties in partnership with Prestige Hotels & Resorts -- WorldHotels is showcasing British Columbia this summer. Ron Pohl, President of WorldHotels, said that: “As WorldHotels ventures into new global markets, we are proud to invite travellers to discover new hotel and resort experiences within our portfolio.” Pohl continued: “Our new Canadian portfolio offers an incredibly diverse selection of hotels that offer truly...
Edmonton To Host Rendez-vous Canada 2024
Destination Canada and the Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) have announced that Edmonton will be the official host of Rendez-vous Canada (RVC) 2024. Marsha Walden, President and CEO of Destination Canada, said: “Events like RVC have never been more important to our industry, shining a global spotlight on Canada and creating meaningful opportunities for destinations and businesses across the globe. Next year, we’ll be bringing RVC 2024 to Edmonton, Alberta’s capital. We’re confident delegates will enjoy exploring and learning more about this vibrant urban centre in...
Long-Haul Travellers Look To Europe This Summer
Over 50% of respondents in China, Brazil, Australia, Canada, and the US expressed optimism about travelling overseas as the summer season approaches and Europe remains a top choice for long-haul trips in May-August 2023. Nearly half of those planning to visit the region are repeat visitors, indicating Europe’s ability to cultivate a positive reputation, satisfy travellers, and entice them to return. However, affordability has become a key consideration for travellers, with 32% of respondents saying that they will choose their next European holiday spot based on the cost of...
Canada Bounces Back
Britain continues to be a top travel destination for Canadians as the tourism industry recovers from the pandemic. Not to put too fine a point on it, but 2022 was an outstanding year for visits from Canada to the UK, exceeding 2019 UK visits and spend levels, according to the latest official statistics from Britain’s national tourism agency VisitBritain. Visits from Canada to the UK in 2022 are up +3% on 2019, with 897,000 arrivals, spending a record-breaking total of £934 million / $1.57 billion CAD*, +27% up on 2019, according to the Office for National Statistics...
Jamaica, Playa Team Up On Escapes.ca Fam
The Jamaica Tourist Board teamed up with Playa Hotels & Resorts to host an exclusive FAM trip for travel advisors from Escapes.ca. Twelve lucky agents were selected to visit Jamaica from May 10 to May 15 for an immersive destination experience that included tours of Playa’s five Jamaican properties and a full itinerary of island activities. Advisors from British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Ontario flew to Jamaica with WestJet Vacations and stayed at Jewel Paradise Cove, Hilton Rose Hall and Hyatt Ziva Rose Hall. The group also conducted site inspections at Jewel...
JNTO Invites Canadian Travellers To Venture Beyond
The Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) is inviting Canadian visitors to look beyond the destination’s most familiar cities and sights with a new, must-visit list of lesser-known locales. The list -- initially published in Japanese by the Japan Tourism Agency (JTA) -- captures and reflects the broad beauty of the Japanese landscape and its diverse tourism offering with a selection of eleven ‘model tourism’ destinations. Ken Toyoda, Executive Director of JNTO Toronto, explained that: “For many travellers, the ‘Golden Route’ has become a familiar and iconic way to...
St. Kitts’ New Brand Positioning Drives Growth In Canada
Canadians clearly have St. Kitts on their radar these days. Following the launch of its “Venture Deeper” brand campaign last fall, St. Kitts has been gaining traction with modern travellers looking for more meaningful experiences. St. Kitts’ new campaign introduced elements of introspective self-discovery and purpose-driven travel via striking documentary-style imagery and authentic story telling. Ellison “Tommy” Thompson, CEO of the St. Kitts Tourism Authority, explained that: “This year we inspired travellers to dive into our culture, history and beauty in a way...
Switzerland Travel Experience Sizzles In Toronto
A delegation of Switzerland tourism professionals are in Canada this week as part of the Switzerland Travel Experience road show. After a day of meeting with travel trade partners and tour operators in Toronto yesterday, Switzerland Tourism capped off the evening with an Apero-style networking reception featuring a live DJ on the 19th floor terrace of its Toronto office building. The event also served as a chance for attendees to connect with Oliver Weibel, the new Director of Canada for Switzerland Tourism. “We have 17 partners present here, it’s the first time we have so many, and...