Destinations
St. Kitts breaks ground on Port Zante Cruise Terminal
St. Kitts has broken ground at a special ceremony for a new cruise terminal at Port Zante. The ceremony brought together government officials, tourism stakeholders, industry partners, and members of the media to celebrate the commencement of a transformative project that will position St. Kitts and Nevis as a premier cruise turnaround port in the Caribbean with the ultimate goal of offering full homeport services. St. Kitts has benefited from the economic impact of cruise tourism for many years with millions of visitors coming ashore at Port Zante, and in doing so, supporting local...
Changes at Destination Canada as Walden retires, and Ferrigno named interim President and CEO
Destination Canada’s President and CEO, Marsha Walden is retiring, following a tenure with the organization that saw her guide it through some of the most challenging periods in the history of the Canadian tourism industry. Walden is embarking on a new chapter in her life, with her agenda focusing on family, friends and fun. Walden led Destination Canada and its partners in a bold and inspired path forward through recovery, ultimately positioning Canada's visitor economy for greater resilience, improved competitiveness, and the record-breaking growth our sector is now...
Air Canada celebrating the best of Canada this summer
Air Canada reports that it’s expecting to welcome over 1 million customers on board over the course of the next week as it kicks off the summer season with a full schedule of flights across Canada. With more than 50 destinations across Canada, the airline is celebrating the very best of the country coast-to-coast-to-coast and beyond, connecting Canadians with the people, places and experiences that make Canada a very special place for all of us. And with Canada Day arriving this week, the airline says that customers can expect special touches throughout the travel experience that...
Mastercard data reveals impact of Calgary Stampede on local economy
With the Calgary Stampede set to get underway this week, new insights from the Mastercard Economics Institute (MEI) reveal that not only does the Stampede draw crowds, more importantly, it sets Calgary's economy in motion even before the gates open -- from last-minute retail runs ahead of opening weekend to surging restaurant demand and early hotel bookings downtown. Using aggregated and anonymized spending insights from 2025, alongside travel trends through bookings made by the end of May 2026 with departure dates from June 29 through July 12 for Calgary International Airport, MEI...
Three Trevello advisors receive Saint Lucia’s 2026 Global Piton Award
Three Trevello independent advisors were recipients of the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority’s 2026 Global Piton Award. In a year when only five Canadian advisors earned this elite honour, Trevello claimed three of those coveted spots. And in a crowning achievement for the entire network, Trevello advisor Lois Barbour was additionally presented with the CEO Award for Canada, the highest individual distinction of the event. The three travel advisors receiving the award included: Lois Barbour – Travel Time: Kim Hartlen - Kim Hartlen Travel Jennifer Gaskell – Pink Palm...
Market reforms signal new era for Cuba’s tourism industry
With the rollout of a historic package of 176 free-market reforms, the Cuban government has made it clear that it’s goal is to completely revitalize the island’s tourism sector. By rolling back state dominance and enacting sweeping structural changes, this economic pivot directly empowers travel sector key players and global investors. Gihana Galindo, Director of the Cuba Tourist Board in Toronto, said: “We are excited to be part of this extraordinary chapter. These reforms mark a milestone that allows our industry to be more sustainable, autonomous, and resilient.” The...
China poised to become leading travel and tourism economy
China’s travel and tourism sector is undergoing a phase of accelerated expansion, positioning it as a strong example of sustained tourism growth, and placing the country firmly on track to become the world’s leading travel and tourism economy in the coming years if current trends continue. According to new 2026 Economic Impact Research (EIR) data from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) -- sponsored by Chase Travel -- China is emerging not only as the standout performer in Asia-Pacific, but also as a leader for how coordinated policy, innovation, and long-term...
Fire hits Dominican Republic resort in Bayahibe, close to 1,700 safely evacuated
A massive fire at the Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach resort in Bayahibe over the weekend forced the evacuation of 1,690 guests, employees and contractors. There was one fatality and emergency services reports that three people were taken to medical facilities and six were treated on site. Dominican Republic authorities and the hotel team responded immediately activated emergency protocols. At the time of the fire, the resort was operating at approximately 84% occupancy and, thanks to the rapid implementation of established protocols, an orderly, effective and safe evacuation was...