Spain and Portugal among those expected to do well IAN STALKER Iberian itineraries appear to be weighing on Canadian travel plans these days. A random survey of travel agents suggests that Spain and Portugal will do well over the next 12 months, with those countries offering a combination of sunshine...
New itinerary lets clients explore filming locations from the new Wonka movie ANN RUPPENSTEIN As Wonka debuted in theatres across the country last month, luxury travel company Red Savannah launched a new tailor-made itinerary that gives clients the opportunity to explore locations where the movie was filmed....
ted davis More sites and attractions that tell the history of the USA South East have opened or will debut in the near future, turning new pages on stories that are still emerging. Some of these were reviewed and previewed at the recent Travel South USA International Showcase travel trade conference...
Now more than ever, the Baxter Student Ambassador Program plays a vital role in the long-term survival of the travel industry. In its ninth year, the program continues to work with colleges and universities across Canada to identify the most promising student talent in travel, tourism, and hospitality...
By: Ian Stalker Gotta love those travel agents… Tourist boards and tour operators contacted by Travel Courier say they still attach huge importance to travel agents, brushing aside some suggestions in recent years that technological advances would make agents irrelevant. Latia Duncombe, director...
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...
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...
ANN RUPPENSTEIN cover photo courtesy Nicole Gerhardt Photography Looking at Taiya Colonello’s picture-perfect destination wedding photos on an idyllic beach in Costa Rica, it’s hard to imagine that a mere month before the big day her best-laid plans were in jeopardy. “Exactly one month...
Jamaica: One island, two new ways to stay ANN RUPPENSTEIN It’s not just the temperatures in Jamaica that are hot — so are the number of rooms coming online. Over the next few years, the Caribbean destination is slated to grow its inventory by 7,500 rooms. From all-inclusive options to European-plan...
ANN RUPPENSTEIN Main photo courtesy Tourism Authority of Thailand As snow piles up across the country and temperatures continue to drop, many Canadians long for a hot beach escape....
