G Adventures’ founder on the rise of solo travel, the company’s connection to a popular dating site and the reasons why advisors are essential Ann Ruppenstein Something travel advisors may not expect to learn about G Adventures is that the adventure tour operator organizes trips for a popular...
Q&A with Personal Travel Management’s Jenny Revesz Tell us a little about yourself and how long you’ve been a travel advisor? I’ve been a travel advisor since shortly after graduating from high school in Sydney, Australia. Throughout my career I feel blessed to have arranged travel...
Stunning agent-booked destination weddings The couple: Ashley & Cody Philp The wedding: January 10, 2024 at The Fives Beach Hotel & Residences, Playa del Carmen, Mexico The guest list: 60 The agent: Deanna Beatty, Romance & Foodie Travel Photographers: Wandering Media Co. From the agent:...
Ask the agent – all things romance Love is in the air! What destinations are you booking for honeymoons? Anything exotic or interesting? Any particular hotels/brands that are offering an elevated romantic escape? LK: We are finding an increased demand for Los Cabos, St. Lucia, Jamaica, the Maldives,...
Air Canada Vacations’ VP on how he got over his fear of public speaking, the value of agents, travel highlights and more Tell us about yourself and how long you’ve been in the travel industry? When I finished my schooling in business at Seneca, I immediately began my search for a job. I’m...
Q&A with Romance & Foodie Travel’s Deanna Beatty Tell us a little about yourself and how long you’ve been a travel advisor? My name is Deanna Beatty and I am a travel advisor from Ottawa, On. I have been in the industry since 2007, but took a pause to pursue other avenues and have...
Exotik Journeys takes 10 agents an unforgettable journey through Dubai and Abu Dhabi Exotik Journeys recently wrapped an exclusive FAM trip to Dubai and Abu Dhabi with 10 Canadian travel agents from Sept. 17-25. Travel Courier caught up with Emilie Prudhomme, product manager Asia & Middle East for Exotik...
TTC Tour Brands and JV partners Delta team up to bring 10 Alberta Motor Association agents to Portugal “There is something about travelling on a tour that brings people of all ages, backgrounds and personalities together for an unforgettable experience,” Jenni Berg, TTC Tour Brands’...
Transat showcases its exclusive Morocco offer to 19 Canadian travel advisors Q&A with Dima Fahed, Transat’s account manager for the greater Toronto Area From September 7 to 15, Transat welcomed 19 specially chosen Canadian travel advisors on an exclusive journey through Morocco, flying with...
From answering the call of adventure to the continued impact of set jetting, here’s a look at some of the key travel trends outlined at Ensemble Horizons 2024. Executives at the recent Ensemble Horizons conference in Las Vegas outlined several key trends impacting the travel and tourism industry...
