The Caribbean has been performing very strongly late in 2021 and is poised for a great year in 2022, Caribbean tourism officials and other experts say. Speaking at a Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association virtual meeting this week, Nicola Madden-Greig, president of the CHTA, said things have improved drastically in the region since the height of the pandemic. “We are recovering, and we are recovering well,” she said. Madden-Greig said tourism levels late this year are roughly 70% of what they were in 2019, which was a phenomenal year for Caribbean tourism. She also noted that testing of travellers in Read more
Dominican Republic
As pandemic restrictions ease Canadians are packing their bags, with interest in travel insurance quotes surging 293% YOY, according to a report from RATESDOTCA. While far from pre-Covid numbers, it’s clear Canadians are once again ready to pack up and go, though the destinations they are planning to visit have changed. Interest in domestic travel climbed 330% from Q3 2019 to Q3 2021 while interest in international travel fell 14%. The report pulls data from thousands of quotes for travel insurance from Q3 2019 to Q3 2021. While the U.S. remains the top destination, interest in visiting has fallen 66% Read more
Jamaica will officially open for tourists tomorrow, June 15. The government of Canada has agreed to study the idea of a passenger train that would run from Calgary’s airport to Banff via downtown Calgary. I also look at re-openings for both the Dominican Republic, New York City and Walt DIsney World hotels in today’s Future of Travel blog. JAMAICA RE-OPENS TOMORROW Jamaica has announced it will reopen its borders for international travellers tomorrow, June 15. Officials say an extensive set of safety protocols have been announced, including health screening before entry and upon entry, which will be implemented to manage Read more
It’s a beautiful day and I don’t want to spend too much away from my little garden, but with so much news I though I should post a couple items today for my Future of Travel blog, including updates on openings in Las Vegas the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico, as well as a great compendium piece on the future of travel from the CBC and a thoughtful analysis from a former Toronto Star colleague of mine about airline refunds versus vouchers. Happy Memorial Day weekend to my American friends. VIVA LAS VEGAS Caesars Entertain Corporation is planning on reopening Read more
Two Canadian travel companies are offering great Cyber Monday deals. But you have to move fast. Sunwing today (Nov. 26) announced that it will be reducing prices by up to 40 per cent on a huge selection of all-inclusive vacation packages for Cyber Monday only. Air Canada Vacations, meanwhile, is offering 35 per cent on all new bookings of certain Las Vegas Flight & Hotel packages with MGM Resorts. shoppers can choose from more deals than ever before during the tour operator’s largest ever one day sale. Available on line and via travel agencies, vacationers can take advantage of unprecedented Read more
