Belize Deal with Airbnb Paints "Home Sharing" as Responsible Tourism with Community Economic Benefits Date: 2022-04-12 10:00:18 Order: 0 The announcement doesn't address friction between the hotel industry and Airbnb in many destinations. Instead, Belize Tourism emphasizes how partnering with Airbnb "democratizes tourism." Hotels/Resorts Tourism
Germany Champions Nature, Culture, and Darn Fine Desserts Date: 2022-04-11 10:36:18 Order: 0 With airlift and pent-up demand soaring, Germany is preparing for a bumper crop of Canadians this year, Open Jaw learned at the German National Tourist Office's new campaign kick-off. On the Town Tourism
Israel and Greece Work Together... like Hummus and Olives! Date: 2022-04-05 11:05:40 Order: 0 The Toronto event on 31MAR was “to celebrate open borders and trade connections” and remind the Canadian travel industry of the many vacation choices available in Israel and Greece. On the Town Tourism
Hong Kong Serves Up Menu Of Surprises at Destination Update Date: 2022-03-28 10:34:36 Order: 0 Michael Lim, local director of the Hong Kong Tourism Board, updated media in a tiny Toronto eatery for breakfast noting, “It’s very important for us to have new, innovative experiences... On the Town Tourism
Come Visit, but Not All at Once: First-Ever Campaign Promotes Barbuda Date: 2022-03-22 10:45:24 Order: 0 Given there is only “one ferry, two flights and ten taxis,” to Antigua's tiny sister island, viewers of the campaign are encouraged to come and visit Barbuda, “but please, not all at... Spotlight Tourism
Israel Ministry of Tourism Brings Back 'Museum Madness' Webinar Series 21-24MAR Date: 2022-03-17 08:51:06 Order: 0 With more museums per capita than any other country in the world, the virtual series allows advisors and consumers to explore Israel's museums with new themes and places to discover every... Spotlight Tourism
Same Sex Marriage Law Goes into Effect in Mexican State of Yucatan, Opening Up Destination Wedding Travel Date: 2022-03-10 08:02:23 Order: 0 Yucatan's congress approved same-sex marriage in AUG 2021 with the law in full effect as of MAR 2022. Now, the Mexican state points out its appeal as a same-sex wedding destination. Tourism
Showcase Antigua and Barbuda Returns on 08JUN Date: 2022-02-25 09:40:07 Order: 0 The in-destination event for advisors will focus on one-on-one meetings with Tourism businesses, as well as sharing Culture & Heritage, Wellness, Romance, and Yachting & Sailing... Spotlight Tourism
The Cayman Islands Removes of On-Island Antigen Testing Requirements Date: 2022-02-22 11:52:33 Order: 0 Effective 18FEB, fully vaccinated travellers to the Cayman Islands are no longer required to complete on-island antigen testing on days 2, 5 and 7 after arrival. Tourism
It's Confirmed: Boosters not Required for Travel to Hawaii Date: 2022-02-18 07:14:19 Order: 0 Hawaii announced its decision that travellers will not require booster shots to enter. Travellers who are fully vaccinated or have a negative test will remain exempt from mandatory... Tourism
Belize Travel Health Insurance now Required for Arrivals Date: 2022-02-18 07:07:57 Order: 0 Visitors to Belize are now required to purchase Belize Travel Health Insurance to protect them against medical and non-medical expenses if they test positive for COVID in destination. Tourism
Visit Florida & The Weather Network Partner Again for Documentary Series Date: 2022-02-18 06:54:13 Order: 0 VISIT FLORIDA also launched a contest through 14MAR 2022, that will give two winners the opportunity to experience the destinations and activities featured in Season 2 of the TV series. Spotlight Tourism
Female-Owned Businesses Leading Resurgence of Indigenous Tourism in Alberta Date: 2022-02-17 09:14:49 Order: 0 Half of indigenous tourism businesses in Alberta are owned by women, much higher than in the rest of Canada. Indigenous Tourism Alberta is recognizing their contributions in advance of... Spotlight Tourism
Shark Tagging: The New Bahamas Experience for Eco-Caring Clients Date: 2022-02-17 08:28:17 Order: 0 Up to 10 “citizen scientists” at a time can help research teams gently catch, tag, and release sharks, which can provide essential data for a decade, Open Jaw learned at a virtual... On the Town Tourism
TIAC Launches Hill Days Tourism Advocacy Campaign as Ottawa Eases Restrictions Date: 2022-02-16 09:13:01 Order: 0 As Ottawa has eased some travel restrictions, TIAC is leading a series of meetings with Parliamentarians this week to lobby for... Tourism
