From a hillside property in Florence to the shores of Playa Esmeralda in the Dominican Republic, here are the latest hotel and resort openings Secrets Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa The adults-only Secrets Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa in the Dominican Republic's Miches region is a new option...
Carolina Bellina of Hyatt Inclusive Collection delves into her 28-year career in the travel industry Can you tell us a little about yourself and how long you’ve been in the travel industry? I was born in Montreal but moved to the Dominican Republic as a child, where I grew up and discovered...
Travel advisors talk resort trends, all-inclusives, and new properties. What's trending or new and notable right now when it comes to hotels and resorts? JG: Travellers are looking beyond the basics—they want experiences that feel meaningful. I'm seeing strong demand for resorts that offer immersive...
ann ruppenstein It’s just after sunrise on the Monday morning of the August long weekend and Colin James, the CEO of the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority, has opted not to sleep in. Instead, he’s joining Canadian travel advisors on location in Antigua for a scenic...
Charting a course for growth with Carla Brake of HX Expeditions Can you catch us up on what you’ve been up to recently and how things are going since you joined HX EXPEDITIONS?It’s been a whirlwind in the best way. Since joining HX, I’ve been focused on strengthening our presence across...
Travel advisors talk bucket list worthy trips Can you share some insights into bucket list trips, the destinations and the types of trips that are trending right now?TS: I'm finding people are wanting immersive and explorative trips while visiting places they've always wanted to visit. For some...
The chief operations officer for South African Tourism is on a mission to let travellers know that the destination offers so much more than game drives and landmark Table Mountain views.“What we need to do as South African Tourism is make sure that the markets understand that South...
BY: ANN RUPPENSTEIN Explora Journeys is three steps closer to achieving its goal of having a fleet of six ships by 2028. The luxury lifestyle brand marked a triple milestone at Fincantieri’s Sestri Ponente Shipyard in Italy on July 14th, celebrating the float out of EXPLORA...
From the shores of Miches to Fairmont's debut in Japan, here are the latest hotel and resort openings Fairmont Tokyo Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has debuted in Japan with the opening of Fairmont Tokyo on Canada Day, July 1. Just 13 minutes from Haneda Airport and six minutes from both...
Nino Montagnese on what agents can expect during ACV's milestone 50th year Air Canada Vacations is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year with a number of notable initiatives like a special sold out FAM trip to Cancun and by recognizing top-performing travel advisors with the Top 50 Ambassador Program. To...
