Destinations
Martinique Celebrates Air Canada’s Toronto Flights
The Martinique Tourism Authority is celebrating Air Canada’s launch of a new direct flight between Toronto and Martinique. The launch of the route represents the culmination of a long-term effort and vision advocated by Tourism Commissioner, Bénédicte di Géronimo. This new route offering non-stop flights to Martinique will strengthen the bond between Canada and the Caribbean island, building upon a successful 14-year run of non-stop flights from Montreal. “This connection between The Isle of Flowers and the Canadian economic capital reinforces the presence of Martinique in...
The Future Belongs To Dubai
One of the quotes on the exterior of Dubai’s Museum of the Future reads “The future belongs to those who can imagine it, design it and execute it. The future does not wait. The future can be designed and built today.” With that kind of outlook, the city has imagined their future to grow with tourism from around the world, and it’s looking beyond regional borders to do it, reports Press Today’s Sandra Eagle from Dubai. With lots of new lift from Canada, the sky’s the limit for tour operators to discover Dubai. Emirates has announced daily direct flights from Montreal...
Cuba Welcomes The World At FITCuba 2023
It's time for show and tell in Cuba. The 41st edition of the annual Cuban tourism show, FITCuba, got underway in Havana this week, with Cuban authorities welcoming guests and updating them on tourism developments, reports Press Today's Ian Stalker, who's attending this year's show. “Cuba is open to the world,” Prime Minister Manuel Marrero Cruz declared. The show is being held in a massive hilltop fort built by the Spanish centuries ago and the opening ceremony featured Cuban singing and dancing, with tourism minister Juan Carlos Garcia Granda praising his homeland's...
Tourism Ireland: All Smiles For Canadian Travel Advisors
Well, your friends at Tourism Ireland have a message for all of you on Travel Agent Appreciation Day -- that’s today, by the way … and it’s a big THANK YOU to travel agents across Canada for their continued support and partnership in showcasing the island of Ireland to their clients. “Travel agents are undeniably important in our business," said Sandra Moffatt, Manager, Tourism Ireland, Canada, "and we would like to take the opportunity to acknowledge and express our gratitude to all our partners across the country.” Moffatt made it clear that: “Their continued...
Climate Change Takes Centre Stage At ATM
This year’s Arabian Travel Market’s focus on sustainable tourism is an important part of the industry going forward, reports Press Today's Sandra Eagle, pointing out that Dubai in fact, will host the UN Climate Change Conference COP28 at the end of 2023. The 30th edition of the show is host to over 2,000 exhibitors, representatives from more than 150 countries and an anticipated 34,000 attendees at the Dubai World Trade Centre May 1 – 5, 2023 -- and the halls are packed. The opening session on how the industry can tackle climate change featured Sujit Mohanty, Managing...
GX Summit Puts Change On The Agenda
The inaugural GX Summit will take place in Peru in September as agents, supplier, travellers and others gather at a ‘travel convention unlike any the world has seen before’ and experience firsthand what an incredible impact community tourism can have on a destination. The multi-day, mega-event runs from Sept. 22 to Sept. 28, 2023. Each group will have its own dedicated itinerary, and the event will culminate with the first World Community Tourism Summit, to be hosted on World Tourism Day, Sept. 27, 2023. This day will feature a line-up of inspiring speakers and entertainment, which...
Liverpool Prepares For Eurovision Celebration
Liverpool, England is now gearing up to host the international party that is the Eurovision Song Contest 2023, upcoming soon in mid-May. The Grand Final of this year’s Eurovision Contest will take place in the Liverpool Arena next to the River Mersey on Saturday May 13, with the semi-finals on May 9 and May 11. Given Liverpool’s lofty reputation for musical history – it is the hometown of the Beatles – the city is a natural choice as the host of Eurovision. Even its airport carries musical significance, as it is named Liverpool John Lennon Airport. This year’s contest will...
Celebrating Visit India Year 2023
India is inviting Canadians to visit the Asian nation, saying getting to the country has become significantly easier in what has been declared Visit India Year 2023. Apoorva Srivastava, India's consul general of India In Toronto, told a Friday Toronto gathering that a revamped visa system enables Canadians to apply for visas online, and expect that they'll be delivered within 2 weeks. The visas cost $18 and are valid for 5 years. Srivastava also noted that both Air Canada and Air India have direct service from this country to New Delhi, with flights available from Montreal, Toronto...