IAN STALKER Alvaro Concha, Colombian tourist board ProColombia’s trade commissioner for Canada, is eager to introduce ProColombia’s new Canadian representative Juan Sebastian Sanchez Chica, who can truthfully claim to know Colombia’s Caribbean-fronting city of Cartagena — a mainstay...
IAN STALKER A veteran Toronto travel agent is applauding the federal government’s new guidelines on flights within or originating in this country that were cancelled or delayed for over three hours for reasons beyond the airlines’ control. Airlines must now offer those who experienced waits...
By: Dan McDonald Baxter Media’s Baxter Student Ambassador Program remains committed to identifying the travel industry’s most-promising student talent in tourism and hospitality programs at Canada’s leading colleges and universities. BSAP is the only travel and tourism student...
By: Ian Stalker Tourist boards and tour operators alike are quick to salute travel agents for their perseverance during what has been an extraordinarily tough time for the travel industry. A quick survey of some prominent people in the industry quickly elicited kind words for agents, who like others...
This year’s winning Baxter Ambassadors are a diverse mix of students of different ages, backgrounds, and ambitions, but the one thing this group of graduates has in common is optimism. Something we all need a little more of right now. The only program of its kind in Canada, the Baxter Student Ambassador...
From private yachts and retreats to luxury safaris and natural wonders, Kensington Tours unveils top travel trends for 2021 What’s the key to travelling in the year ahead? Kensington Tours believe that it’s all about new ways to see the world – purposefully designing travel experience...
Counting down the world’s most Instagrammed waterfalls from Canada to Zambia With travel restrictions still in place, the pent up demand for exploring the world is on the rise. While couch surfing, it’s not too early to start dreaming of future trips. Where to start? Get inspired by some...
Charting a different course: How a group of eco tour operators in BC found a new mission amidst a cancelled season Story by Ann Ruppenstein; Cover photos by Simon Ager 127 tons of marine debris removal, 42 days, nine ships, five companies, one unforgettable adventure in The Great Bear Rainforest…...
Merry Christmas to all! Baxter Media’s long-standing annual tradition of sharing a member of the Travel Courier family with our readers continues with Kristmas Kurt, the nephew of managing editor Ann Ruppenstein. As you can tell, eight-month-old Kurt was delighted to find out he’d be in the spotlight....
Ready for what’s next? As the year comes to an end, tour operators discuss their visions for the future of travel and the ongoing importance of responsible tourism. ANN RUPPENSTEIN With vaccine news raising spirits after a challenging year, the travel industry is bidding farewell to 2020...
