Travel advisors talk escaping winter and hot excursions in the Caribbean and beyond Canadians often look to escape the winter. Where are your clients going for sunny escapes this year? JD: This year I’m seeing a lot of interest in Hawaii, Bali, Dubai, Barbados, and Anguilla. My clients often want...
ANN RUPPENSTEIN To put the devastating impact that the Gaza war has had on tourism across the country into perspective, Malia Asfour said renowned sites like Petra, famous for its one-of-a-kind rock-cut architecture, went from “over tourism to no tourism” over the past two years as people...
Vienna will be showcasing its culinary diversity in 2026 From farm-to-table dining options to Michelin-starred restaurants, Vienna’s vibrant gastronomy scene is set to take a bite out of the spotlight in 2026. With the theme “Vienna Bites. Cuisine, Culture, Character,” the Vienna Tourist...
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...
