Destinations
Celebrate The Traditions Of St Patrick’s Day
St Patrick’s Day in Ireland isn’t just a celebration of the patron saint, it’s also a demonstration of the pride of being Irish and a source of joy that helps to kick off the spring season. Around the world, it might be all green beer, dressing up like leprechauns and donning ‘kiss me I’m Irish’ hats – but it’s not quite like that if you live in Ireland. Genuine Irish traditions are still observed, and while from the outside looking in it can seem the Irish do what everyone else does, there’s always more going on than meets the eye. So, on St. Patrick’s Day...
Discover Another Side Of Cuba
Cuban tourism authorities are hoping to convince tour operators that send Canadians on Cuba beach vacations to show other sides of the country to vacationers as well. Cuban tourism minister Juan Carlos Garcia Granda says he hopes to see more tour operators offer escorted tours that can showcase the likes of colonial architecture, Cuban culture and nature. Combining beach vacations with holidays that showcase other sides to Cuba would enable visitors to "enjoy more of Cuba," Garcia Granda said during a Tuesday visit to Toronto. “One of the strengths...(of Cuba) is that we...
Intrepid Welcomes Reopening Of China
Intrepid Travel says that it is looking to bring its first international tourists to mainland China by June of this year. The move follows the announcement by the Chinese government that it was allowing inbound travellers with visas to enter the country as of March 15, 2023. Some requirements around China travel remain, including the need for inbound travellers to complete a COVID test (either PCR or RAT, depending on country of departure) within 48 hours before boarding their flight to China. Only travellers returning a negative test will be permitted to enter China. Visitors...
A Taste Of Nayarit
Juan Enrique Suárez Del Real Tostado, the minister of tourism for Nayarit, did not mince words when asked to describe the ambiance and attraction of the Mexican State, one of 32 in the country. First, describing Nayarit as "the jewel of Mexico", Suárez listed volcanoes, waterfalls, beaches, whales, migratory birds, and crocodiles. Then, to top the list, he added culture, gastronomy, and magic towns (Pueblos Mágicos). Finally, he concluded, "You put all these things together, and you have Nayarit.” Suárez noted visitors often regarded Puerto Vallarta in the State of Jalisco,...
More ‘Sell Your Way To The USA’ Winners
The second group of "Sell Your Way to the USA" incentive winners have returned from exploring Oregon’s Mt. Hood, Willamette Valley and Oregon Coast regions and Portland. Enjoying Air Canada’s service to their destination, the group was escorted by guide Daniel Johnson of First Nature Tours with first stop Mt. Hood. They visited historic Timberline Lodge joined Mt. Hood Outfitters for a guided snowshoe tour followed-by a wine tasting at Bryn Mawr Vineyard. The group enjoyed a guided tour of Oregon’s tallest lighthouse, Yaquina Head Lighthouse and tried their hand at...
Something Special Happening In Utah
The Utah Office of Tourism has launched Utah Specialist Academy for travel advisors worldwide, including the Canadian market. It is encouraging travel advisors to elevate their expertise about Utah by taking a learning journey through Utah’s unmatched destination experiences via a new Utah Specialist Academy. Travel advisors who complete the Utah Specialist Academy by June 30, 2023 will be in for the chance to win a September 2023 FAM to Utah. Graduates of the academy will receive ongoing open access to the program and resources including up-to-date information, training...
Travel Oregon Targets Canucks With Sponsorship
A private box in Vancouver’s Rogers Arena, for a Vancouver Canucks hockey game, was the venue for a recent promotional event by the Oregon Tourism Commission (also known as Travel Oregon). Invited guests met with eleven suppliers from the Pacific Northwest, who assembled there after attending either the Outdoor Adventure and Travel Show in Vancouver or the trade-oriented Go West Summit in Anchorage, AK. Together, they all took in the game, which pitted the Nashville Predators against the Canucks. And they had the good fortune to see a tie game go into overtime, and then a...
Explore Canada, Italy With karibu adventures
A new mission-driven adventure tour specialist -- karibu adventures – is introducing three curated itineraries to unique destinations in Canada and Italy that are consciously designed for curious, active adventurers seeking raw and real experiences in amazing wild places. The company’s first signature tours celebrate some of the best nature, wildlife and Indigenous exploration that Canada has to offer, and take travelers on a personal journey to a hidden treasure in the Italian Alps, where our family has lived for 500 years. And karibu’s goal is to help travellers connect with...