Jamaica: Tourism Minister Announces New Flights from South America and Russia
Speaking at a press conference to provide updates on industry developments, Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett said come December 2, LATAM Airlines will commence service between Lima, Peru and Montego Bay, with three flights per week. This, he pointed out, will increase the number of flights out of South America to 14, with COPA Airlines […]
JetBlue Is Adding More Nonstop Antigua Flights
JetBlue is set to launch a big expansion to Antigua’s VC Bird International Airport, tourism officials said Monday. The New York City-based carrier will be adding two additional flights from New York to Antigua every week, according to Tourism Minister Charles Fernandez. That will mean nonstop flights from New York to Antigua and Tuesdays, Wednesdays, […]
Santa Lucía airport will put Mexico at a disadvantage in tourism market: WTTC
The decision to build the Santa Lucía airport instead of continuing with the airport at Texcoco will put Mexico at a competitive disadvantage in the global tourism market, claims the president of the World Trade and Tourism Council (WTTC). Speaking at a tourism conference in Mexico City, Gloria Guevara said the effects of the decision […]
WTTC celebrates New York City as role model destination for managing tourism growth and partnering community
New York’s destination management campaigns have today been recognised by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) as exemplary models for pro-actively managing city tourism flows and meaningfully partnering with the local community. As part of WTTC’s inaugural North America Leaders’ Forum, New York City has been showcased in new major research launched today alongside […]
Voo direto entre São Paulo e Curaçao é iniciado
Curaçao Tourist Board iniciou o voo fretado entre Guarulhos (SP) e Curaçao, no Caribe, pela Divi Divi Airlines/ Corendon Airlines. A rota é operada em Boeing 737-800 com 180 assentos. “Os dois países estarão unidos em apenas seis horas, algo que estávamos negociando há muitos meses. Nossa oferta turística, praias e atrativos receberão mais brasileiros […]
Colombia seeks to expand tourism as it sees big bump in visitors
Jill Colbeck of Denver recalled her friends’ reaction when she said she wanted to return to Colombia and explore the country after a cruise ship visit to South America. “All our friends said, ‘Why in the world would you choose Colombia?’” Colbeck told NBC News during a visit in August to the picturesque city of […]
Expansion of Airlift from Germany and Latin America to Boost Tourism
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says expansion of airlift from the emerging markets of Germany and Latin America is guaranteed to take Jamaica’s tourism to levels never before seen in the entire region. Mr. Bartlett was speaking at the official welcome reception for the German-based Eurowings and Panama’s Copa Airlines at the Sangster International […]
IATA Open Borders Strategy
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on governments to intensify efforts to spread the economic and social benefits of aviation by removing onerous barriers to the free movement of people across borders. «Over the next 20 years, the number of passengers will double. That"™s excellent news for the global economy, as air connectivity is […]
Air Canada Launches Nonstop Route Between Toronto and Buenos Aires
On May 3, amidst a grey and foggy morning, the first nonstop flight between Toronto Pearson Airpor and Buenos Aires Ezeiza Airport was completed, inaugurating Air Canada"™s newest route in Latin America. The Boeing 787-9 landed on time, around 7:25 a.m., and was received by Ignacio Ferrer, Air Canada"™s Country Manager for Argentina; Canadas Ambassador […]
WestJet’s new boss has international ambitions
WestJet’s new boss says he can see «no limit» to the international opportunities for the Calgary-based airline, eyeing potential growth in Asia, Europe and Latin America. CEO Ed Sims says that with advances in fuel efficiency and airplane technology, there’s opportunity not only to take more Canadians abroad, but to attract more travellers to Canada. […]
