From larger budgets for exclusive luxury experiences to expedition cruises, travel agents reveal the latest booking trends ANN RUPPENSTEINTravel advisor Lesley Scharf says this year is the busiest she’s ever been in all of her 28 years in the travel industry.“I have never in my career...
Anguilla's runway extension could soon mean direct lift from Canada ANN RUPPENSTEINWith 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...
Jurisdiction is 'America's first resort destination' IAN STALKER Florida's Palm Beach County says it has understandably gotten the hang of providing visitors with enjoyable vacations down pat. The Atlantic Ocean-fronting jurisdiction — which represents some 39 communities — notes it has more...
The resort report: what's new in the hotel world ANN RUPPENSTEIN Checking out the latest hotel and resort news from fresh renovations to brand new or upcoming properties to entice your clients. The Rockley For clients looking for something a little bit different, The Rockley recently opened...
Agents reveal what travel destinations are appealing to their clients ANN RUPPENSTEINLooking ahead to what’s trending amongst her clients, Diane Manson pinpoints several frontrunners. “The destinations heavily leaned into this year are Africa, Ireland, Japan, Galapagos Islands, Greenland, French...
This city may leave visitors starry-eyed IAN STALKER Tucson, Arizona, may well leave some skyward-looking visitors star-struck. The desert city's efforts to curb light pollution and its dry climate make it an ideal part of the world to view nighttime skies, with bordering Saguaro National Park...
The resort report: what's new in the hotel world ANN RUPPENSTEIN Checking out the latest hotel and resort news from fresh renovations to brand new or upcoming properties to entice your clients. &Beyond Suyian Lodge Luxury experiential and conservation company &Beyond is extending...
Tourism to Saint Lucia makes a splash ANN RUPPENSTEIN With an abundance of marine life and coral reefs, Saint Lucia has long appealed to snorkelers and divers. But something is coming that’s going to draw in even more tourists who are looking to take the plunge in Saint Lucia. “We’re looking...
Wide range of accommodations await visitors IAN STALKER The new Canadian director of Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. says his island is offering would-be visitors clear-cut lodging options during their planned stays. Eusi Skeete says an island that once had limited choices for those who prefer...
Innovation is a Flight Centre hallmark IAN STALKERFlight 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...
