Volcanic Eruptions Continue to Disrupt (and Compel) Travel to Iceland Date: 2024-03-22 11:33:08 Order: 0 For clients in search of active volcanoes and lava, now’s the time to visit Iceland. Less so for those looking to soak in the Blue Lagoon. Newsroom Tourism
Arizona Looks to Hike Canadian Visitation With Help From Advisors Date: 2024-03-21 12:31:40 Order: 0 Arizona Tourism officials made a strategic stop in Toronto on 20MAR to tout the benefits of Canadian visits to the Grand Canyon State and let travel advisors know how much they value their... On the Town Tourism
Open Jaw Goes Beach Bummin’ In Bimini, Bahamas Date: 2024-03-21 12:30:52 Order: 0 One of Bahamas 700 islands is Bimini. When it comes to laidback charm, it’s hard to beat this Bahamian out island. Fab beaches, fishing, diving, swimming and chilling are all orders of... On Location Tourism
Evergreen Tours Rebrands to Emerald Tours, Scenic Group Announces Date: 2024-03-21 11:40:11 Order: 0 Evergreen Tours will be renamed Emerald Tours in April 2024. Advisors in Canada and the U.S. will have access to Emerald Tours’ premium land-touring collection. Tourism
8 Things I Learned While Visiting The Bahamas Date: 2024-03-19 11:45:03 Order: 0 Open Jaw’s Martha Chapman just returned from five days in the Bahamas, having experienced the various islands reports on her top eight finds. On Location Tourism
Egypt Tourism Chief: Israel-Hamas War Drags Down Growth Date: 2024-03-19 11:20:37 Order: 0 Fall 2023 saw "mass cancellations" in bookings to Egypt due to the war between Israel and Hamas; operators say bookings are still a fraction of what they should be. Tourism
Istanbul Brings in £21 Charge as Europe's Big Hitters 'Struggle to Cope' with Tourism Date: 2024-03-18 10:53:04 Order: 0 Istanbul's Hagia Sophia mosque began charging tourists £21.36 (CAD39.68) for entry in January. With around 3.5M tourists visiting each year, the fee aims to reduce crowds. Tourism
Galapagos Islands to Double Tourist Entry Fees to Curb Number of Visitors Date: 2024-03-18 10:52:22 Order: 0 Starting 01AUG, the fee to visit the Galapagos Islands will go from $100 to $200 amid concerns that tourism is putting pressure on the ecologically sensitive area. Tourism
Canadian Visa Restrictions For Mexicans Resulting in ‘Wiped Out’ Bookings Date: 2024-03-15 10:39:47 Order: 0 Despite widespread cancellations for this summer season, Ottawa says Canada’s new rules for visiting Mexican nationals will save Canadian taxpayers $6.6 billion with a concurrent drop of... Tourism
UN Tourism Reports Travel is Back to Pre-Pandemic Levels Date: 2024-03-13 11:31:16 Order: 0 UN Tourism's latest report on eased global visa policies shows that international travel has returned to pre-pandemic levels. Tourism
Mermaids & Barbie Are Making a Splash this March Date: 2024-03-12 10:38:06 Order: 0 Atlantis Paradise Island and Maui’s Hyatt Regency are offering Barbie and mermaid-themed experiences. Tourism
Travel Shorts: The Vibrant City of Glasgow Date: 2024-03-11 10:01:11 Order: 160 Jim’s Travel Short on Glasgow, which is steadily pushing its way up the tourism charts, provides a great little overview of music venues, tea houses, hotels and museums. The city is a... Byers Report Tourism
In Pictures: What happens to the Coins Tossed into Rome's Trevi Fountain Date: 2024-03-11 10:18:01 Order: 0 See how the coins are collected, sorted, along with tons of other paraphernalia, adding up to over one million Euros which fund various Catholic charities. Tourism
Tourism Impact of Singapore’s Exclusivity Deal for Taylor Swift Eras Tour Date: 2024-03-07 09:32:40 Order: 0 Singapore's exclusivity deal with Taylor Swift's Eras Tour highlights two things: Swift is a tourism powerhouse, and government deals for regional exclusivity can disadvantage less wealthy... Tourism
Why Grenada is a New Caribbean Luxury Hotspot Date: 2024-03-07 09:31:45 Order: 0 Grenada has become a luxury hotspot in the Caribbean, ushering in new airlift and luxury hotels such as Silversands Beach House. Tourism
