TORONTO — The transformation of the retail travel industry has seen the sector go “from one of employees to that of entrepreneurs,” says the brand new Marketing Director at The Travel Agent Next Door, Antje Splettstoesser. “Travel advisors are passionate and committed to the industry and their profession and are […]
Day: September 7, 2022
TORONTO — Barbados has announced new port entry guidelines for cruise travellers. The update means that fully vaccinated travellers can now enter Barbados via cruise ship without a COVID-19 test. Here’s a look at the protocols in detail: EMBARKATION Barbados requires each cruise line to conduct health assessments of travellers […]
ORLANDO — Visit Orlando has launched its new Unbelievably Real campaign in Canada. The new destination brand highlights what is both fantastical and authentic about The Theme Park Capital of the World, to tell the destination’s holistic story, says Casandra Matej, president & CEO of Visit Orlando. “With entry restrictions to […]
BERLIN (AP) — The German government plans to drop a requirement for people to wear masks on flights to and from the country, though the health minister said Tuesday that it could be reimposed if coronavirus cases rise sharply. The rules mandating masks on flights run through Sept. 23, and the smallest party in the […]
TORONTO — The start of VisitBritain’s flagship travel trade event, Destination Britain North America, is the latest sign of recovery for the industry. Taking place Sept. 8 – 10 in Washington, D.C. as an in-person event – the first since 2018 – Destination Britain North America and its participating travel […]
HAMILTON — Swoop has expanded its winter sun program with new nonstop service from Hamilton to Fort Lauderdale and Punta Cana. Service from John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM) to Fort Lauderdale begins on Dec. 16, 2022, with one-way fares starting at $109. Nonstop flights from YHM to Punta […]