Jim Byers

Apr 12, 2021 2:23 PM ET

Amazing Playa Resorts in Great Destinations

Playa operates some of the world's best and most desirable luxury, all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean and Mexico.

Apr 12, 2021 1:50 PM ET

Longstanding Barbados Tourism Leader Petra Roach Leaving BTMI

The Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. is bidding farewell to Global Head of Markets and Interim CEO, Petra Roach, who is leaving to take up a new opportunity with the Grenada Tourist Board.

Apr 11, 2021 10:44 AM ET

Bucket Lists, Boomers and More: The Travel Corporation Looks at Industry Trends

The Travel Corporation says Canadians are eager to travel again. They say trends include bucket list trips and women-only trips.

Apr 11, 2021 10:35 AM ET

TIAC Seeks Canadian Quarantine Program Replacement and Vaccine Passports

The head of the Tourism Industry Association of Canada says Canadian quarantine requirements need to be replaced by rapid testing and contact tracing. TIAC also wants to see vaccine passports and extended funding for the hardest-hit economic sectors.

Apr 8, 2021 4:21 PM ET

WestJet Listing New Flights for This Year

WestJet is listing new flights for spring and summer, including Toronto-Fort MacMurray, Ottawa-Victoria and Edmonton-Penticton.

Apr 8, 2021 4:09 PM ET

All Crew and Guests Will Need Full Vaccinations: Silversea Cruises Says

Silversea will require all embarking crew and guests to have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. They're also announcing brand new voyages aboard Silver Moon from June.

Apr 8, 2021 2:20 PM ET

Expedia Group Launches New COVID-19 Travel Advisor Tool

Expedia Group has introduced the COVID-19 Travel Advisor, a tech-enabled tool that provides travelers with current details about travel restrictions worldwide

Apr 7, 2021 7:32 PM ET

New Brunswick Premier: Surplus Vaccines for Canada Might Allow Border to Open Sooner

The premier of New Brunswick says Canada could "leverage" the U.S. desire for an open border into getting surplus American vaccines. And that could lead to an "almost normal" summer for Canadian tourism, he said.

Apr 7, 2021 6:08 PM ET

Caribbean Tourism Ready for a Rebound: Visitor Protocols Changing Soon

As vaccinations increase, Caribbean tourism is ready for a rebound. Several countries expect to change their health protocols soon.

Apr 7, 2021 4:25 PM ET

Goway Launches New GowayPro Loyalty Program for Travel Advisors

Goway is providing extra value for agent partners with the launch of the new GowayPro Loyalty Program.