THE CANADIAN TOURIST TOWN ON STEROIDS: Why Tofino is so expensive
- For a midweek standard room in July at Long Beach Lodge Resort overlooking Cox Bay: $659, plus tax. Best Western Plus Tin Wis Resort: $649, plus tax and there’s a nightly minimum, depending on the day. Wickaninnish Inn on North Chesterman Beach: $980, with a four-night minimum. Oceanside suite at Pacific Sands: $699, with a three-night minimum. For a king bed at Hotel Zed: $714, plus tax and the two-night minimum.
THE PROBLEM WITH POSTING: Sharing travel on social media threatens home safety
- Almost one third (32%) of Canadian respondents to a survey that say they are active on social media post about their plans before or while travelling, a figure that rises to 51% among those aged 18 to 34. But sharing that beach vacation selfie while away could be putting the safety of their property at risk for theft because it also shares that their home is empty.
BUTT OUT: Behind France’s new sweeping cigarette ban
- After glamourizing tobacco for decades, France has begun its most sweeping smoking ban yet. The new restrictions, which began this month, outlaw smoking in virtually all outdoor public areas where children may gather, including beaches, parks, gardens, playgrounds, sports venues, school entrances and bus stops.
HOW YOU CAN SHAPE CELEBRITY’S NEWEST SHIP
- How’d you like to design your dream cruise ship? Take this simple quiz: Would you rather your surroundings include colorful natural greens and blues or vibrant tropical reds and yellows?
VATICAN UNVEILS LAST OF RESTORED RAPHAEL ROOMS
- The Vatican Museums has unveiled the last and most important of the restored Raphael Rooms, the spectacularly frescoed reception rooms of the Apostolic Palace that in some ways rival the Sistine Chapel as the peak of high Renaissance artistry.
LISTENING IN: Darious Rucker delights at IPW
- By Michael Baginski/ The annual U.S Travel Association IPW trade show is typically a treasure trove of music, playing to America’s outsized influence on popular culture. This year in Chicago, the event was highlighted by a special Travel South USA partners conference featuring Darius Rucker, aka Hootie of Hootie & the Blowfish.
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PROFESSIONAL FEES NOW MAINSTREAM: But Canada lags
- The World Travel Agents Associations Alliance – which includes ACTA as a member – says a fundamental shift in traveller expectations is driving travel advisors worldwide to adopt transparent professional fees for their consultancy services, according to a comprehensive new study.
CANADIANS ARE STILL PART OF THE COMMUNITY IN MYRTLE BEACH
- By Michael Baginski/ Bob Harris says there’s so much more to Myrtle beach than golf. After all, Canadians who told him so. The executive VP of group sales for Visit Myrtle Beach said his own misconception that Canadians mainly admire the South Carolina destination for its world class golf (mini and masters) was quickly corrected by in-the-know visitors from north of the border.
AIR CANADA FURTHER EXPANDS LATIN AMERICA NETWORK
- Air Canada is adding flights to Latin America as it looks to diversify its global network this winter. The airline will resume non-stop service to Lima, Peru, this winter with twice weekly flights from both Montreal and Toronto as well as adding three new routes to Central America and Mexico including, Montreal-Belize, Toronto-Puerto Escondido, and Vancouver-Tepic, Riviera Nayarit.
TECH TOOL HELPS PLAN PERFECT MYRTLE BEACH ESCAPE
- A new AI-powered travel assistant from MyrtleBeach.com is transforming how visitors discover and design their perfect Myrtle Beach getaway. With just a few simple inputs – such as travel dates, group size, and vacation preferences – Sandy delivers fully customized itineraries in seconds, providing tailored recommendations on everything from oceanfront hotels and seafood spots to top attractions and family-friendly adventures.
TTC’S GLOBAL GROWTH PLAN: Includes enhanced support for trade
- The Travel Corporation (TTC) has announced a globally aligned strategic growth plan for its touring and cruise divisions that includes better support for trade partners through enhanced investment and global capability.
CANADA COMPASS: Inside British Columbia’s unique grizzly bear sanctuary
- Hidden deep in northwest B.C.’s coast lies the lush inlet of the Khutzeymateen, bustling with grizzly bears and other rich fauna. Created in 1994 as the first specially protected area for grizzly bears and their habitat in Canada, it is widely regarded as the densest natural grizzly bear habitat in North America and is accessible only by boat or plane.
SUMMER AT THE BEACH: Making waves in Myrtle Beach
- Myrtle Beach is flying this summer 2025 with a full calendar of events to complement the laid-back coastal charm that keeps people coming back year after year. This season's lineup includes live music, cultural festivals and family-friendly celebrations stretching across 100 km. of shoreline.