Meet Baxter Media’s 2026 Travel Agent & Beyond Winner

It’s always an extremely difficult task for Travel Courier's selection committee...

By Ann / May 28, 2026

travelbrands opens a window to the world with its new brand image

travelbrands unveils 'Your Window to the world' brand image Ask Nathalie Tanious if there have...

By Bob / May 28, 2026

Transcend Cruises charts new course as world's first charter-only luxury river line

Transcend launches fleet exclusively for the groups market Transcend Cruises is preparing to fly solo...

By Ian / May 28, 2026


Costa Rica blends eco-tourism, adventure, and 'Pura Vida' for Canadian travellers

Costa Rica sees 'remarkable' 26.6% surge in Canadian arrivals Costa Rican tourism authorities...

By Ian / May 28, 2026

Puerto Vallarta tourism bounces back, confident of strong summer season

Healthy booking patterns show strong traveller confidence in Puerto Vallarta The director of the Puerto...

By Ian / May 28, 2026

Aeromexico targets global growth with new routes to US, Europe, and Latin America

Airline expects to have 171 aircraft by the end of 2026 Aeromexico continues to broaden its international...

By Ian / May 28, 2026


Sandals

travelbrands opens a window to the world with its new brand image

travelbrands unveils 'Your Window to the world' brand image Ask Nathalie Tanious if there have...

By Bob / May 28, 2026

Transcend Cruises charts new course as world's first charter-only luxury river line

Transcend launches fleet exclusively for the groups market Transcend Cruises is preparing to fly solo...

By Ian / May 28, 2026

Puerto Vallarta tourism bounces back, confident of strong summer season

Healthy booking patterns show strong traveller confidence in Puerto Vallarta The director of the Puerto...

By Ian / May 28, 2026


Air Canada Vacations

Costa Rica blends eco-tourism, adventure, and 'Pura Vida' for Canadian travellers

Costa Rica sees 'remarkable' 26.6% surge in Canadian arrivals Costa Rican tourism authorities...

By Ian / May 28, 2026

Aeromexico targets global growth with new routes to US, Europe, and Latin America

Airline expects to have 171 aircraft by the end of 2026 Aeromexico continues to broaden its international...

By Ian / May 28, 2026

Ask the agent with travel specialists Alicia Bertram and Jodi Simpson

Travel advisors on continuous learning through FAM trips and supplier training Can you tell us a little...

By Ann / May 21, 2026


Industry Interview with Giselle Williams, Saint Lucia’s new marketing manager for Canada

Williams talks about her new role, reconnecting with travel partners and what to see and do in Saint...

By Ann / May 21, 2026

Travel industry experts share advice for new travel and tourism grads

As the 2026 Baxter Student Ambassadors and tourism students from across the country gear up to join...

By Ann / May 21, 2026

A look at how clients can sharpen their skills while travelling

School’s not out for summer! For clients who have the thirst for knowledge, check out these opportunities...

By Ann / May 21, 2026


Manulife

BAXTER STUDENT AMBASSADOR PROGRAM
The Baxter Student Ambassador Program marks 12 years

Welcome to BSAP 2026  PAIGE ATKINSON  As the Baxter Student Ambassador Program (BSAP) enters its 12th year, it continues to play an important...

May 21, 2026

Where are they now?

Catching up with BSAP finalists and winners to find out how their careers in travel and tourism have taken off! Arjet Shazi, BSAP 2022, Manager for Port Agency...

May 21, 2026


Edua Marczinko

What inspired you to pursue a path in travel, tourism, or hospitality? At the end of grade 12, I knew that I wanted my future career to be in tourism and hospitality....

May 21, 2026

Sheree Loyloy

What inspired you to pursue a path in travel, tourism, or hospitality?I was inspired by my experiences working in customer service and volunteering,...

May 21, 2026


Golestan Kadir

What inspired you to pursue a path in travel, tourism, or hospitality?My passion for travel, tourism, and hospitality comes from my lived experience...

May 21, 2026

Jacob Maracle

What inspired you to pursue a path in travel, tourism, or hospitality?I initially picked tourism solely for my love of geography, history and culture,...

May 21, 2026


Eitan Shalmon

What inspired you to pursue a path in travel, tourism, or hospitality?My first experience in the industry was in 2022, working as a tour operations...

May 21, 2026

Gail Ritchie

What inspired you to pursue a path in travel, tourism, or hospitality?My interest in travel and tourism started after my first flight at 19. I began...

May 21, 2026


Omasi Orusa

What inspired you to pursue a path in travel, tourism, or hospitality?Exploring, learning about history, cultures, and new places has always interested...

May 21, 2026

Aya (Afnan) Khan

What inspired you to pursue a path in travel, tourism or hospitality?I am inspired by a passion for travel and cultural exchange, as well as the opportunity...

May 21, 2026


Franz Dennielle Sestoso Blasabas

What inspired you to pursue a path in travel, tourism, or hospitality? Growing up, tourism and travel were not exactly my first choice. I wanted to be in the ...

May 21, 2026

Grace Arseneau

What inspired you to pursue a path in travel, tourism or hospitality?Travel has been an inspiration and driving force in my life from a young...

May 21, 2026


Karina McNeill

What inspired you to pursue a path in travel, tourism, or hospitality?What inspired me to pursue a path in tourism was my early love for exploring...

May 21, 2026

Patricia Directo

What inspired you to pursue a path in travel, tourism, or hospitality?My journey started with transition–moving from the Philippines to Canada...

May 21, 2026


Jeanne Vianey Juliano

What inspired you to pursue a path in travel, tourism, or hospitality?It started because I have always been interested in food. From a very young...

May 21, 2026

Cynthia Ramirez

What inspired you to pursue a path in travel, tourism, or hospitality? Since I was very young, I have been passionate about tourism, travel,...

May 20, 2026




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