Canadian Tourists Return to Britain In Droves Post-Pandemic Date: 2023-06-02 10:28:13 Order: 0 In 2022, visits from Canada to the U.K. exceeded 2019 levels with VFR traffic representing the strongest market segment. Canada currently ranks within the top 10 key source markets for... Tourism
St. Kitts’ New Brand Positioning Drives Growth In Canada Date: 2023-06-01 12:11:55 Order: 0 St. Kitts is gearing up to welcome more Canadian travellers this year. Following the launch of its new “Venture Deeper” brand campaign last fall, the destination claims to be gaining... Tourism
Jamaica, Playa Hotels and Resorts Co-Host Escapes.ca Fam Date: 2023-06-01 11:44:18 Order: 0 The Jamaica Tourist Board teamed up with Playa Hotels & Resorts to host an exclusive FAM trip for travel advisors from Escapes.ca. Twelve agents were selected to visit Jamaica from... Hotels/Resorts Tourism
U.S. Long Weekend Travel: TSA Performs Most Passenger Screenings Since 2019 Date: 2023-05-31 09:18:15 Order: 0 On 26MAY, the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) saw its highest number of passenger screenings since 2019, reports TravelMole. According to the TSA, 2.71 million passengers... TravelMole Tourism
Canada Ranks Among Top LGBTQ+ Travel Destinations Date: 2023-05-29 08:12:47 Order: 0 Canada was the only North American country to crack the top 10 list, which was dominated by Europe for destinations offering safe and supportive travel for the LGBTQ+ community. Tourism
IPW 2023: News From NYC, L.A., NOLA and More Date: 2023-05-25 10:15:55 Order: 0 Nearly a dozen U.S. destinations took to the stage at this year’s IPW to trumpet everything from world class cuisine to mosquito-chomping bats. Open Jaw's Jim Byers reports from San... On Location Tourism
Visit Orlando Names AVIAREPS for International Global Trade Representation Date: 2023-05-25 09:29:59 Order: 0 “The agency will be an extension of the Orlando-based team to specifically provide the travel industry with personalized service and education," including project work in Canada, Visit... Tourism
Hawaii Tourism Rehires VoX for Canadian Brand Management and Marketing Date: 2023-05-25 09:13:38 Order: 0 The 2.5 year renewal will see the agency continue to work on HTA’s behalf to educate Canadian visitors about travelling mindfully and respectfully, while supporting Hawaii’s... Tourism
Visit Orlando Introduces Additions to Online Advisor Training Platform Date: 2023-05-24 10:28:25 Order: 0 New features, available in JUN, will include a new specialization module, “Value to VIP,” which is an interactive chapter focused on experiences for every budget. Tourism
Living it Up and Answering the Hard Questions: U.S. Destinations at IPW Intent on Attracting Canadian Travellers Date: 2023-05-24 09:33:05 Order: 0 The U.S. Travel Association’s annual IPW convention is aiming to capitalize on re-opened borders as it faces continued travel challenges. Open Jaw's Jim Byers is among Canadian media,... On Location Tourism
Barbados: Embracing The Past to Build The Future Date: 2023-05-23 09:20:16 Order: 0 In a uniquely Barbadian spirit, the island is reshaping itself by incorporating the past into compelling present day tourism offerings. On Location Tourism
New, 3-Hotel Complex Stealing the Scene in Las Vegas Date: 2023-05-18 07:59:26 Order: 0 Open Jaw's Jim Byers recently stayed at Resorts World Las Vegas, a 3-hotel complex with a Hilton, a Conrad hotel and a boutique-style property called Crockfords. He left impressed. Byers Report Hotels/Resorts On Location Tourism
CHTA Marketplace: Barbados PM Challenges Caribbean Nations to be "Shapers not Takers" Date: 2023-05-18 06:57:13 Order: 0 Open Jaw was on hand at the Caribbean Travel Forum at Sandals Royal Barbados as the country's PM called for nations of the region to reduce dependence on foreign players and collaborate to... On Location Tourism
Hong Kong Re-opening Free Flight Promotion Opens to Canadians 17MAY Date: 2023-05-16 12:26:12 Order: 0 As part of its re-opening marketing strategy, Hong Kong Tourism arranged for half a million free flight giveaways. A limited number are available to Canadian residents as of 17MAY. Tourism
Africa Tour Operators See 'Strong Resurgence' of Travel to Region Date: 2023-05-15 11:26:28 Order: 0 The 615-member strong African Travel and Tourism Association of tour operators and suppliers says the continent's largest pan-African tourism event was its "most successful year" yet. Spotlight Tourism
