Destinations
JAPEX 2026 prepares to welcome the world with a message of resilience
As it gears up for the 36th Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) in Ocho Rios from Sept. 14 to Sept. 17, Jamaica is positioning its tourism sector for a new era of growth, resilience and global partnership as the island’s Minister of Tourism, Honourable Edmund Bartlett, declares that the destination is ready to welcome the world. “Jamaica is open and Jamaica is ready to welcome more tourism opportunities,” Minister Bartlett told international buyers, tourism partners and industry stakeholders at the official launch of JAPEX 2026, underscoring the government’s confidence in the...
Travel advisors get a taste of Ireland with G Adventures
This week 11 travel advisors from B.C., Alberta, Ontario and Quebec are getting a firsthand look at how G Adventures does Ireland on an in-depth FAM trip. The nine-day Highlights of Ireland itinerary features attractions likes the Cliffs of Moher, the Ring of Kerry and the Giant’s Causeway, with stops in Dublin, Derry, Galway, Killarney and Belfast. “I want them to go home with a deep, personal confidence in selling G,” explains Hilary Arsenault, GPS - Global Purpose Specialist Quebec and Atlantic Canada, who is leading the tour alongside CEO (Chief Experience Officer, the company's...
North American carriers restoring service to Israel
A number of U.S. and Canadian airlines are preparing to restore non-stop service to Tel Aviv. Delta Air Lines will resume daily nonstop service between New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) on Sept. 6, while United Airlines will offer twice-daily nonstop service from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) beginning Sept. 8. Reacting to the announcements, Yoram Elgrabli, Tourism Commissioner for North America at the Israel Ministry of Tourism, said: “It’s exciting to see more and more ways for travellers from North...
Go beyond the beach to discover all the wonders of Nayarit
For many travellers, Nayarit begins with the Pacific: long stretches of beach, surf towns, jungle-covered mountains and the luxury resorts of Riviera Nayarit, but travel inland -- or simply a few streets beyond the shoreline -- and another side of the destination emerges. This is a Nayarit shaped by artisans and traditional cooks, Indigenous communities, centuries-old towns, archaeological sites, religious celebrations and recipes passed from one generation to another. As travellers increasingly seek experiences that offer a deeper connection to the places they visit, Nayarit is...
Stay, play and save at Windjammer Landing in Saint Lucia
Saint Lucia’s Windjammer Landing Resort & Residences is inviting Canadians to take advantage of its Stay & Play offer, with up to 35% savings on select stays and a US$150 Adventure Credit toward excursions with Jammin Tours for stays of five nights or more. The offer is available on both Bed & Breakfast and Premium All-Inclusive stays, and it combines resort savings with opportunities to explore Saint Lucia’s beaches, rainforest, coastline and natural attractions. Guests staying five nights or longer will receive a US$150 Adventure Credit per reservation, which can...
Intrepid launches Colombia Earthquake Appeal
Intrepid Travel has launched an emergency appeal through its not-for-profit, The Intrepid Foundation, to support impacted communities in Western Colombia after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck the region on Aug. 11, 2026. Hundreds of people have been killed and dozens more injured, with rescue efforts underway to free those trapped beneath the rubble. All funds raised through the appeal will go directly to impacted communities, providing essential medical supplies for emergency care, food and lodging for volunteer medical staff and airplane fuel to transport volunteers...
Reconciliation at the heart of Tourism Australia’s plan
Tourism Australia has made clear its commitment to reconciliation and the significant value of First Nations tourism to the businesses, regions and communities they support, as well as its enrichment of the visitor experience, with the launch of its 6th Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). Tourism Australia Chair, Penny Fowler, Tourism Australia’s Chair, emphasized that First Nations peoples as Australia’s original storytellers and Tourism Australia’s resolve to share the deeper story of their cultures and connection with Country to international audiences in authentic and...
Shafia London named CEO of SVG Tourism Authority
Shafia T. T. London has been named as the new Chief Executive Officer for the Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Tourism Authority (SVGTA). London’s appointment comes following a comprehensive recruitment process. She commenced her three-year tenure on July 1, 2026, bringing with her a vision to strengthen, modernize, and sustainably grow the country’s tourism sector. The new CEO brings nearly two decades of progressive, transformative leadership at both the local and regional levels. Most recently, she served as First Vice President of the Barbados Manufacturing Association, and...