Acclaimed Canadian musician, actor and author, Jann Arden, is again partnering with Scenic for an unforgettable sailing on Portugal’s Douro River. The eight-day Delightful Douro sailing, Arden’s third river cruise with Scenic, is aboard the intimate 96-guest Scenic Azure. This truly all-inclusive cruise sails roundtrip out of World Heritage city of Porto, departing on October 30, 2023, and takes guests on an exploration of many of Portugal’s best sites – from the Baroque village of Lamego to the terraced vineyards and charming towns just beyond the banks of the country’s lifeline – the Douro. Pricing for the sailing starts at Read more
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A new report on LGBTQ+ travellers shows they should be a key target group for Canadian tour operators and Canadian destinations. The study from MMGY Global found that half of LGBTQ+ travelers said that the safety of a destination is a concern when deciding where to go. That meshes perfectly with a study from just a couple days ago that said Montreal is the third safest city in the world. The MMGY report also found that 52% of LGBTQ+ respondents said state politics related to their LGBTQ+ identity greatly impact their decision to travel. Presumably, that also means that LGBTQ+ Read more
As tourism destinations around the world seek to capture pent up demand for travel, Travel Manitoba wants to remind people that travelling in Manitoba is about more than just a place. Whether it’s viewing the northern lights dancing in the sky, participating in an authentic Indigenous experience or visiting a world-class museum, Manitoba’s refreshed tourism brand conjures up the emotions that these experiences create. “Manitoba is open for business, and there is no better time to showcase Manitoba as a world-class destination of choice for travellers from Manitoba, Canada and around the world,” Premier Heather Stefanson said. “With an abundance Read more
As I watch the rain turn to snow ere in windy and increasingly cold Toronto, I notice a couple of interesting moves by North American tourism boards. North of the border, Quebec City is pleading with the creators of the “White Lotus” TV show to film in one of North America’s oldest (and most romantic) cities. The Toronto Star and Canadian Press report that Destination Quebec City and its advertising agency have created a presentation promoting te city and its biggest assets as an ideal filming spot. Part of their pitch, of course, is the fairy tale-like Fairmont Le Chateau Read more
One of the world’s top destinations has loosened its travel restrictions. The South China Morning Post said that, starting today (Dec. 14), Hong Kong will scrap an amber health code that currently bans travellers who test negative from entering certain places of business, such as restaurants, within three days of arriving in the city. BNN Bloomberg said some curbs still remain, including the need for PCR tests for visitors arriving in Hong Kong. “The new arrangements marks the opening of the tourism doors of Hong Kong,” Dr. Pang Yiu-kai, chairman of the Hong Kong Tourism Board, said in a statement. Read more
