Adventure travel key to industry recovery The tourism industry has been hit  hard by COVID-19, with current forecasts predicting the loss of 100 million jobs worldwide. A new report dives into what makes adventure destinations competitive and ranks 191 nations by their ability to welcome and host...

Iberostar launches its exclusive rewards program for travel agents in Canada Iberostar Group has launched StarAgents, the hotel chain’s exclusive rewards program for travel agents, in Canada. Through the loyalty program, agent partners can track and redeem points for vacations to Iberostar properties...

Lawyer courts nature enthusiasts with Belize resorts IAN STALKER Daniel Lighter has shifted much of his attention from jury to jungle. The Montrealer, who spent five years as a Crown attorney in Quebec and then some 25 years practicing criminal law in Quebec and Ontario, has now diverted much of his energy...

Intrepid launches new flexible booking policy and enhanced safety procedures Intrepid Travel has introduced a new flexible booking policy as well as enhanced safety procedures in response to the recent COVID-19 outbreak. The Flexible Bookings policy permits changes to travel plans 21 days before a scheduled...

Divers are eager to take the plunge Ian Stalker Those with a stake in the dive industry are looking forward to the day when there will be a large number of experienced divers again enjoying some sub-surface exploration and there will also be plenty of people who dream of taking up the sport getting their...

Tourism officials in South Africa push to restart industry Officials in South Africa’s private tourism sector are advocating for an earlier phased reopening for international travel to the destination, which is essential to economic recovery. Inbound tourism employs over 375,000 people in the country...

Industry veteran Dana Gain shares her views on why travel is primed to make a swift comeback in the aftermath of COVID-19 Dana Gain How long will it take for travel to return to normal? Predictions from travel companies, airlines, investment and consulting firms currently range from one to three years...