New York City has unveiled a new campaign and recovery plan. I also have news on a Newfoundland hotel that’s been named best in Canada and number three in the world. I also have interesting polls on the thinking of Canadian and American consumers, and a report on Anguilla. My Future of Travel blog for July 8. NYC Recovery Plan The Coalition for NYC Hospitality & Tourism Recovery, an initiative of NYC & Company, the official destination marketing organization and convention and visitors bureau for the five boroughs of New York City, today unveiled its roadmap for tourism reimagining and recovery, Read more
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The world’s most instagrammed (kind of) skylines, a contest for a free, two-night stay in downtown Toronto, and, as of today, a four-province travel bubble for Atlantic Canada. My July 3 Future of Travel blog. World’s Most Instagrammed Skylines – Toronto Ranks Fourth I’m a bit dubious, but I’m giving this a mention as it’s a Friday and it’s a fun item. A website called inkifi.com sent me a release that ranked the world’s most instagrammed skylines. There’s a caveat here, as they only ranked cities by the number of Instagram posts that specifically used the word “skyline” in the Read more
Toronto moves to stage two of its COVID-19 recovery plan tomorrow, while the city’s main airport has introduced a new health and safety plan. New York City moved to stage two on Monday, and Chicago is moving to stage four on Friday. I also look at American and Quebec travel attitudes and the top 10 small cities in the U.S. Stage Two for Toronto: At Last! One of Canada’s most popular cities for tourists (and my place of abode) is beginning to waken from its long slumber. After some three months of lockdown, Toronto restaurants with patios are allowed to Read more
Canadians are somewhat more skittish about travel than our American friends. Also, AirBnB has brought in new health and safety protocols, and a new study shows younger folks are more willing to travel than older ones. I also look at how New York City will enter phase 2 on Monday, and I have cruise news from Paul Gauguin and UnCruise. All in my Future of Travel blog for June 18. CANADIANS AND TRAVEL: MORE CAUTIOUS THAN AMERICANS As Canada settles into slowly reopening its economy, are people ready to jump back into everyday life? A new study by Accenture shows 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
