Conflict has taken a toll on tourism but agents are still booking Egypt and Jordan IAN STALKER The Middle East may be down but not out tourism-wise these days. The ongoing war in Gaza has taken its toll on the region’s tourism trade, with a conflict that’s been dragging on for some nine months...
TED DAVIS A growing recognition of civil rights sites of significance in America is giving more options and opportunities to travellers, both domestic and international. That turbulent period of struggle against Black oppression in America is a subject of ongoing exploration. This has rendered tributes...
North American visits to the Asian destination are surging Story: IAN STALKERPhotos: TOURISM AUTHORITY OF THAILAND Tourism officials from the Land of Smiles have every reason to smile as they survey the performance of Thailand’s tourism industry these days. Thailand — dubbed the Land of Smiles,...
It’s easy for tourism officials to paint a pretty picture of Madrid IAN STALKER Destination Madrid says Spain’s capital is unquestionably a pictures-perfect part of the world for those who appreciate great paintings created by household names in art circles. Madrid’s claims to artistic...
Famed wine region showcased by hotel IAN STALKER An Argentinian hotel found in the country’s famed wine region says it has Grape Expectations for a new package it’s offering wine enthusiasts. Mendoza’s SB Winemaker’s House & Spa Suites says its “Father’s...
Company now has 34 properties and counting IAN STALKER Melia Hotels International isn’t resting on its Cuban laurels. The company, which arrived in Cuba more than three decades ago, now has 34 hotels in 8 Cuban destinations, making it the largest foreign hotel company in the country. And Marti...
Proximity means two-nation vacations are easy to do IAN STALKER The Japan National Tourism Organization and the Korea Tourism Organization are together reaching out to those interested in particularly comfortable two-nation tours of Asia. The tourism boards recently held a joint Toronto event dubbed...
Anguilla’s runway extension could soon mean direct lift from Canada ANN RUPPENSTEIN With plans underway for a runway expansion in Anguilla, Haydn Hughes, Minister of Infrastructure, Communications, Housing, Utilities and Tourism, said the destination is already in talks with Canadian carriers about...
Innovation is a Flight Centre hallmark IAN STALKER Flight Centre Travel Group is taking innovative steps to ensure that it’s able to find needed staff. The agency group has recently reached out in a new manner aimed at attracting employees and that is paying dividends, says Chadd Andre, vice president...
There’s always a lot going on at Tourism HR Canada as the organization has coordinated a wide range of initiatives to foster the development of a skilled, diverse, and inclusive workforce for more than 30 years. Right now, Heather Elder, Director of Marketing, Tourism HR Canada, observed: “We’re...
