Eilish Vicencio-Heap The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority recently hosted 100 top-selling travel advisors for the inaugural Black Pineapple Awards. The gathering celebrated advisors’ contributions to a largely tourism-dependent economy and showcased experiences to inspire future itineraries....
Club Med Canada’s Tyler Mattioli shares the details about a memorable ski trip with 15 advisors Fresh off of hosting his fourth and final FAM trip of the year, Tyler Mattioli, BDM Ontario and the Maritimes for Club Med Canada, caught up with Travel Courier to share some of the highlights of a memorable...
The China National Tourism Office notes that several routes between the two countries have been restored since November Those with a stake in sending tourists to China are welcoming the expansion of air service between this country and the Asian nation, with the curtailing of that service during the height...
Some itineraries will have a ‘concierge’ joining guests African Travel, Inc. is bringing a North American touch to some of its African safaris. The company is introducing Concierge Safaris, which has participants on some escorted tours accompanied by what’s described as a U.S.-based...
Bears gather at coastal B.C. spot during salmon run B.C.’s Holmaco Wilderness & Cultural Tours and Klahoose Wilderness Resort are inviting people to be on hand when some mighty bruins have lunch. The Indigenous enterprises are promoting the Toba Bears & Wilderness Tours, which run from...
Hotel name reflects its surrounding Toronto grounds The location of the Hotel X is said to mark the ideal spot for one of the more recent additions in Toronto’s lodging industry. Hotel X Toronto opened in 2018, with its owners shunning the city’s downtown core in favour of a locale synonymous...
Ask the agent – winter getaways for happy holidays Where are your clients going this winter? Is it hot escapes, embracing the holiday season or cool getaways? CP: When the winter is here, my clients are all asking for hot destinations. Whether it’s a beach holiday, theme park or cruise, they...
Anja Brokjans, the outgoing director of the German National Tourist Office, on her favourite Christmas market, go-to karaoke song and much more We were very sad to learn that the German National Tourist Office in Canada is closing on Dec. 31. What have been some of your favourite moments as the director...
Solo travel experts on what’s trending and why people are going their own way on trips Tell us a little about yourself and how you got interested in booking solo travel trips? YC: I’ve been a travel consultant for 30 years in the Vancouver area. In 2016, I began organizing and escorting textile...
11 things to do to inspire your clients’ next visit to Portugal’s capital city For more inspiration on Lisbon, visit: www.visitlisboa.com/en. READ THE DECEMBER PRINT EDITION NOW!
