Already a hotspot for French Canadians, the Guadeloupe Islands are ready to welcome more travellers with the launch of direct flights from Toronto this winter ANN RUPPENSTEINThe Canadian market is already key to the Guadeloupe Islands, but the archipelago is counting on even...
Fresh off launching its new ‘Short Breaks’ range with 4–6-day adventures for travellers seeking to get away for shorter periods of time, Intrepid Travel CEO James Thornton sat down with Travel Courier to talk trends, Canadian bookings and what travel advisors should know. ANN...
Oliver Weibel reflects on his travel industry background, career highlights and memorable adventures like riding a Harley down Route 66 to Las Vegas Tell us a little bit about yourself and how long you've been in the travel industry? I was born and raised in the northeastern part of Switzerland, in Tübach,...
Two luxury travel experts talk trends, booking insights, selling tips and some of the most luxurious trips their clients have booked Luxury means different things to different people. What do you think luxury means to your clients? HO: It does, and for my clients, luxury isn’t always about marble...
ANN RUPPENSTEIN Some hotels have the power to lure people in from the moment they first come across a photo of the property. From being able to enjoy breakfast with a giraffe to sleeping on a bridge overlooking Kruger National Park, here are some unique ways to stay that are bound...
It's a love story, these couples just said YES! The couple: Amy & David The wedding: The Fives Beach Hotel & Residences, Playa del Carmen, MexixoThe guest list: 70The agent: Deanna Beatty, Romance & Foodie Travel Photographers: Monica and Oscar Studios The couple: Ellie &...
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...
