USVI emerges as a key marine destination By: Ann Ruppenstein While cruise ships were unable to visit its shores, the USVI kept the local economy afloat using other means. Over the course of the pandemic, the destination ramped up its efforts to attract the marine industry with companies like The Moorings...
South African tourism gets a service boost By: Ann RuppensteinUnited Airlines is launching nonstop service between Newark, New York and Johannesburg, South Africa as of June 3. For the Canadian market, travellers are able to connect via Star Alliance partners. “We at United are incredibly excited...
What’s new in Nassau, the Out Islands and Grand Bahama By: Ann RuppensteinIf your clients have been jabbed, they’re one step closer to travelling to The Bahamas with ease as the Caribbean destination has announced that fully vaccinated travellers will be exempt from testing requirements.“Anyone...
Okushu Tours lets travellers discover another side of Beijing By: Ian StalkerOkushu Tours enables those visiting Beijing on its China tour to escape some of the Chinese capital's hustle and bustle during their several days in the city.An energetic city home to millions of people is also home to the Hutong...
Meliá Cuba ready to welcome Canadians By: Ian StalkerMeliá Cuba is ready to introduce Canadians to some Cuban-style Dancing With the Stars.The Cuban division of Spanish hotel chain Meliá used a recent virtual event to showcase its hotels and what awaits those who book them, among other things...
ACTA & TIAC presidents welcome improving outlook at Travel Agent Appreciation event By: Ian StalkerACTA president Wendy Paradis says the light at the end of the tunnel is shining much more noticeably these days for travel agents who have had to endure a punishing 14 months and counting.But ACTA's...
Tracing the history of whiskey in Ireland By: Ann RuppensteinOver the last decade and counting, Irish whiskey has experienced a major renaissance, going from a mere four distilleries to 38 distilleries across the destination. But did you know Ireland has a deep history when it comes to whiskey?“The...
Jamaica is optimistic about the future of travel as hotel investment continues By: Ann RuppensteinDespite the impact the pandemic has had on the tourism-dependent Caribbean, Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett remains hopeful about what the future holds.“We’ve welcomed approximately...
The Bahamas: Ready to welcome back visitors By: Ann RuppensteinFollowing a prolonged period of travel restrictions, Joy Jibrilu, the Director General of the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, knows travellers from around the world are eager to explore again.“Our insights indicate that there’s a huge...
Without a doubt, the pandemic has taken a toll on the travel industry. According to ACTA, over 800 storefront agencies across Canada are now permanently closed. As agents continue to see a revenue decline of 95%, more than 90% of travel agents are still on CRB or EI. While the industry...
