Destinations
Santa Monica Ready To Welcome Canadians
Santa Monica has a message for Canadian travel advisors, tour operators and their clients … “come and visit, we’re open” and ready to welcome you. Three representatives from Santa Monica Travel & Tourism (SMTT) -- Michael Gurrieri, Chief Marketing Officer; Ozzie Otero, National Sales Manager, Global Business Development; and Mandi Prince, Public Relations Manager – along with three hoteliers -- Melissa Perez- Director of East Coast Leisure Sales - Casa del Mar & Shutters on the Beach; Danielle Gambardella- Director of Leisure Sales - Fairmont Miramar Hotel &...
‘Sell Your Way To The USA’ Winners Experience Seattle
The third group of "Sell Your Way to the USA" incentive winners have returned following a week spent exploring the dynamic city of Seattle. After experiencing Air Canada’s service, the group was treated to a behind-the-scenes Pike Place Market Food Tour with Savor Seattle. They joined a Starbucks master roaster at the only Starbucks Reserve Roastery in the world and explored Seattle’s underground on a Bill Speidel’s Underground Tour. They took in the bold, bright colors of Chihuly Garden and Glass, visited the Museum of Pop Culture and enjoyed awe-inspiring views from...
Discover New Experiences At Outer Shores Lodge
Guests of Outer Shores Lodge in Bamfield, British Columbia have an opportunity to witness a natural phenomenon comparable to the great wildebeest migration of the Serengeti. In the coming days, billions of herring will gather along the coast of British Columbia to spawn, bringing with them an unbelievable concentration of predators and prey, including grey whales, humpback whales, seals, sea lions, bears, sea wolves, eagles, and more. Throughout March, Outer Shores Lodge offers 4-day, 5-day and 7-day Herring & Grey Whale Migration lodge stays that give guests the chance to...
Tradition Drives Special Day For Reds and Fans
It was a losing effort for the Cincinnati Reds in their opening day stand against the Pittsburgh Pirates last week, but that seemed of little consequence to the fans who packed the stadium to celebrate a tradition that is unique in Major League Baseball play. That is, the Cincinnati boys of summer are the only MLB team to open their season exclusively at home. Other teams may kick off their seasons on the road, but that’s never the case with the Reds, who get this annual home opener treat by reason of being the oldest professional ball club on the continent. The Reds have been...
Caribbean Hotels Urged To Prioritize Sustainability
The owner of a popular resort located in St. Lucia’s former French colonial capital of Soufrière is urging Caribbean hotels and resorts to prioritize sustainable tourism and eco-friendly measures to reduce their environmental impact. Eroline Lamontagne of Fond Doux Eco Resort, emphasized the importance of sustainable tourism in the region as the industry recovers and grows. Lamontagne said: “At Fond Doux, we walk the talk and believe that it’s our responsibility to preserve the natural beauty of St. Lucia while providing our guests with a unique and...
Where Old Meets The New
Of all the things I envisioned doing in Israel – from floating in the Dead Sea to visiting the historic Western Wall – one thing I didn’t remotely anticipate was to wind up defacing public property. Yet here I am, feeling like a rebel, with a can of light pink spray paint in my right hand in the back streets of Tel Aviv – in broad daylight to boot. Let me rewind a bit. This wasn’t my idea. It all started innocently enough under the guise of a graffiti tour through the artsy Florentin neighbourhood. After seeing some impressive pieces and learning about different types of...
Turks And Caicos Makes Changes To COVID Entry Rules
The Turks and Caicos Islands has updated its Public and Environmental Health Arriving Passengers Travel Clearance Regulations, and will no longer mandate travellers to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 before arriving in the destination. The vaccination lift, which will go into effect on April 1, 2023, was announced by the Turks and Caicos’ Ministry of Health and is the result of a rapid decrease in COVID-19 cases and zero new COVID-19-related deaths in recent months. Josephine Connolly, Minister of Tourism for the Turks and Caicos Islands, said: “We are thrilled to...
Canadian Travel To Germany Soars
“Sustainability isn’t just a buzzword in Germany — it’s a way of life,” Anja Brokjans, director of the German National Tourist Office in Canada, said during a 2023 kick-off press conference in Toronto yesterday. Citing a recent Sustainable Travel Report from Booking.com, she said sustainability is a priority for Canadian travellers and it remains a key pillar for the German National Tourist Board in 2023 through campaigns like FEEL.GOOD, which promotes climate conscious and environmentally-friendly travel. “It’s undeniable that the future is bright,” she said....