A look at what's new to discover in Myrtle Beach After a long hiatus, Myrtle Beach is eager to continue welcoming back Canadian travellers. Not only is the journey back to Canada already one step more convenient with the shift to allow antigen tests, but it’s about to get even easier for Canadians...
Q&A with the Tourism Authority of Thailand Toronto Thailand recently announced eased entry requirements, which came into effect this month. Instead of a PCR test needed on day 1 and 5 of arrival, travellers can now opt for a self-administered antigen test as the second test. To find out more...
Safaris feature personally vetted lodges for LGBTQ+ travellers ANN RUPPENSTEIN For LGBTQ+ clients looking to experience the big five in Africa, African Travel, Inc. has launched a Pride Safari Guide featuring safari ideas and “personally vetted lodges and camps that focus on inclusion and sensitivity.” “I...
Destination is 'the real Mexico' IAN STALKERPuerto Vallarta tourism officials say their destination is clearly distinguishable from some of the newer resort destinations that have opened up on Mexico's shores in recent decades. And that suits them just fine.Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board director...
As travel restrictions ease and couples are eager to travel again, 2022 is set to be a pretty massive year for destination weddings. According to a survey of vendors and consumers by the Wedding Report, roughly 2.5 million couples will tie the knot this year. “AMR Collection...
The latest GBTA COVID-19 recovery poll finds business travel is on the rebound In its latest COVID-19 recovery poll, the Global Business Travel Association is reporting lots of positive indications that the business travel recovery is continuing to gain traction. GBTA CEO, Suzanne Neufang observed...
Guaycura Boutique Hotel goes non-all-inclusive route IAN STALKERBaja California's Guaycura Boutique Hotel Beach Club & Spa won't likely be confused with a glittery resort in a destination that caters to the nighclub crowd.And that suits the hotel just fine.The property is in the town of Todos...
Clients can live like the cast of Love Is Blind at TRS Coral Hotel ANN RUPPENSTEINAfter TRS Coral Hotel was showcased on a binge-worthy reality series last month, buzz about the all-inclusive adults-only property in Costa Mujeres translated into some real-life booking interest. "Since the second...
New version of an older movie focuses new attention on Egypt IAN STALKER The big screen is expected to provide a boost for Egyptian tourism. The just-released remake of the movie Death on the Nile — which is based on the Agatha Christie novel of the same name — has a weighty cast and is generating...
Many apparently still believe Canada is off-limits IAN STALKER Moose, Mounties and misperceptions may surface when foreign tourists think of Canada these days. TIAC president Beth Potter says those in this country's tourist trade are eager to see the return of foreign tourists but many of those...
