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Canadian Tourists Return to Britain In Droves Post-Pandemic

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

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

Escapes.ca Team with Freddie Marsh Playa and Emma Madsen JTB at Hilton Rose Hall

Jamaica, Playa Hotels and Resorts Co-Host Escapes.ca Fam

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

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...

Tourism

Canada Ranks Among Top LGBTQ+ Travel Destinations

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

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

“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

Beach in Wailea, Maui, Hawaii

Hawaii Tourism Rehires VoX for Canadian Brand Management and Marketing

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

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

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

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

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"

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

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

From L to R: Jon Danks, CEO for ATTA, Hon. Nqobizitha Mangaliso Ndlovu, Minister of Environment, Climate, Tourism, and Hospitality Industry for Zimbabwe, Hon. Vera Kamtukule, Minister of Tourism for Malawi, Zambia minister, Rodney Sikumba, Minister of Tourism for Zambia and Nick Asli, Chair for ATTA

Africa Tour Operators See 'Strong Resurgence' of Travel to Region

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