Destinations
Navacord Enters Specialty Travel Insurance Space
Navacord Corp. has announced a new partnership – its first of 2023 – with Travel Guardian Insurance, AwayCare Ltd., and Colibri Assurance Voyage. With offices in Ontario, Quebec, BC and Alberta, this group of companies operated by Tim Beaulieu, Chairman, and Ryan Beaulieu, President, is well-known for their specialization in travel insurance, as well as home and auto insurance offerings. Tim Beaulieu, Chairman of Travel Guardian, AwayCare and Colibri, said: “We are proud to be the pathway for Navacord as they expand their presence in the travel insurance sector.” He...
Tahiti Has A Plan
The Islands of Tahiti has released a strategic roadmap for inclusive and sustainable tourism. The Fari’ira’a Manihini 2027 (or FM27) plan is the tourism development strategy that in the next five years, seeks to position French Polynesia (also known as The Islands of Tahiti) as one of the leading destinations in the Pacific for inclusive and sustainable tourism. It is a critical roadmap that was co-constructed with the local population as well as public and private tourism stakeholders in a collaborative approach initiated by the Ministry of Tourism of French Polynesia. FM...
Inkaterra Sees ‘Encouraging’ Signs In Peru
This week’s reopening of Machu Picchu after a period of political ferment in Peru, is "very encouraging,” says Jose Koechlin, founder and CEO of Inkaterra, “and we already see overseas tourists traveling from Cusco and the Sacred Valley to what is arguably the most important archeological site in South America.” Inkaterra’s Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel is the largest property in Machu Picchu Pueblo/Agua Calientes, the mountaintop village from which the site is accessed. Additional elements of the traditional circuit of Peru include two additional and exclusive Inkaterra...
What Are Your Clients Doing On Family Day?
If you’re wondering what Canadians are doing to celebrate Family Day (Feb. 20), CheapOair.ca has some answers. While it may not be an official national holiday, Family Day – also known as Heritage Day – is a holiday marked to celebrate this country’s shared history and cultural heritage. And, says CheapOair.ca, there are some unique ways for Canadians to enjoy the day. Daniel Hayter, Senior Product Manager for CheapOair.ca, said: “We see the growth of travel interest and bookings around holidays and as the first unofficial holiday for a majority of Canadians, this is...
Making Magic In Nayarit
The 28th edition of Gala Nayarit, the largest tourism event on the Mexican Pacific Coast, opened at Vidanta World in Nuevo Nayarit on Feb. 17, 2023 and Steve Gillick was on hand to cover the event for Press Today. Gillick reports that after a number of opening remarks from officials representing Puerto Vallarta, Bandaras Bay and the State of Jalisco, the Gala was officially opened by the Minister of Tourism for the State of Nayarit, Juan Enrique Suarez Del Real Tostado. Following the ribbon-cutting ceremony, Minister Suarez spoke about various matters affecting...
Air Canada By The Numbers
Air Canada has reported its fourth quarter and full year 2022 financial results. Highlights include: Record fourth quarter passenger revenues of $4.062 billion, doubled than fourth quarter 2021 and about two per cent higher than fourth quarter 2019 Record fourth quarter operating revenues of $4.680 billion, 71 per cent higher than fourth quarter 2021 and about six per cent higher than fourth quarter 2019 Operating losses of $28 million in the fourth quarter of 2022 and of $187 million for the full year 2022 Adjusted EBITDA* of $389 million in the fourth quarter of 2022...
ACTA Names 2023 ITA Advisory Group
ACTA has appointed its 2023 Independent Travel Agent Advisory Group as part of its mandate to advocate on behalf of its diverse membership, The group is comprised of independent travel agents from across Canada, from different host agencies and with strong regional representation. Its responsibilities include advising ACTA on advocacy issues specific to independent travel agents. Wendy Paradis, ACTA President, said: “We are thankful to all those who applied and we look forward to working with this excellent and representative group of independent travel agents this year.” In...
Destination Sherbrooke Commits To Sustainability
Destination Sherbrooke has announced its formal commitment to helping make tourism more sustainable, by pursuing certification to the GreenStep Sustainable Tourism Destination standard. This process will assess the destination’s environmental, socio-economic, natural, cultural, and management performance, through a comprehensive and rigorous assessment process that includes 117 questions, hundreds of indicators, and an audit of evidence provided for each. If the minimum required score is achieved, Destination Sherbrooke will become the first destination in Quebec to achieve this...