New program designed to get Canadians to explore their own backyard Canada’s tourism industry got some good news recently as the federal government announced that it has earmarked $30 million to help the country’s battered tourism field.Unveiled during Tourism Week, Destination Canada announced...
Walk on the Wild Side Ian Stalker Tour operators that like to introduce people to Mother Nature are eagerly awaiting the day they can restart operations, saying this planet is full of interesting and often exotic creatures that will intrigue tourists. Those tour operators are looking forward to taking...
Pursuit reopening in Banff and Jasper Pursuit, an attractions and hospitality company that provides a collection of inspiring and unforgettable experiences in iconic destinations, will begin reopening its Alberta attractions, hotels and culinary experiences within Banff and Jasper this month. Each...
Secrets to success Pat Probert and Mary De Almeida of The Bob Family Travel team at TravelOnly reveal how they produced $1.2 million in bookings for a single trip, strategies for thinking outside the box to increase business, how they are gearing up for travel post COVID-19 and much more. Coming...
100% Pure New Zealand is reconnecting with friends and past visitors around the world to share a reflection on what is important in life, as early signs of recovery begin to emerge for the island nation. Despite borders remaining closed to international visitors for now, the team behind New Zealand’s...
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has released a set of guidelines to help tourism sector emerge stronger and more sustainably from COVID-19. The guidelines highlight the need to act decisively, to restore confidence and, as UNWTO strengthens its partnership with Google, to embrace innovation...
Choose Chicago unveils Tourism & Hospitality Forward to responsibly welcome visitors back More than 250 businesses, organizations and institutions have begun planning for tourism and hospitality industry recovery Choose Chicago, the official sales and marketing organization responsible for promoting...
#SLHFORHEROES campaign gives away 1,000 room nights to frontline workers Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) has announced the launch of #SLHFORHEROES, a global campaign offering 1,000 room nights to those on the frontline who have supported their communities through the devastating COVID-19 pandemic....
Cuban tourism authorities say they will soon unveil new anti-coronavirus measures aimed at ensuring both the health of the Cuban population and tourists visiting the Caribbean country. Cuba has prided itself on offering tourists a safe vacation and the director of the Cuba Tourism Board's Toronto...
Checking in on the future Travel Courier talks to seven representatives from Caribbean and Mexican hotels & resorts and international brands to gauge what’s in store as they prepare to reopen their doors to travellers... By ANN RUPPENSTEIN Plexiglass at check-in counters. Two day interludes...
