Vancouver advisors discover what awaits clients in Mazatlan Big city amenities and beach resort attractions are a hard-to-find combination of qualities in one destination. But Mazatlan, Mexico offers this double-punch of characteristics for vacationers who are seeking sun and sand, but also want easy...
Travel advisors explore Copenhagen, Stockholm and Swedish Lapland with 50 Degrees North Nordic tour operator 50 Degrees North recently completed an exclusive FAM tour designed to immerse select American travel advisors in the most luxurious facets of Denmark and Sweden. 50 Degrees North’s Kristin...
Mitchell McClung While Flanders might not always be top of mind for Canadian travellers heading to Europe, there is lots for travellers to see and experience in the region. With its proximity to major European cities like London, Paris, and Amsterdam – all within two hours by train – and growing...
Shoppers will be in their element in AVA Resort Cancun AVA Resort Cancun says it’s a great place to go for an indoor stroll. The beachfront property faces the Caribbean Sea, the very type of setting that has made Cancun hugely popular with sun-seekers from around the world. But the resort’s...
Metis Crossing enables people to view starry skies Metis Crossing says it has accommodations that should leave visitors somewhat star-struck. The Metis-owned, Alberta tourism enterprise includes what are billed as Sky Watching Domes, lodging that Metis Crossing CEO Juanita Marois says enable guests to see spectacular...
Envoyage’s ICON-ic celebration in the Maldives Fifty Envoyage members from around the world – including Canada – were treated to four days of island luxury in the Maldives as part of the brand’s most prestigious annual reward event, Icons. The attendees represent the top 10 selling...
ACV and St. Maarten team up on FAM trip The St. Maarten Tourism Bureau and Air Canada Vacations recently hosted a FAM trip for nine travel advisors from Maritime Travel. In early November, the agents—hailing from across Canada — gained firsthand experience of the island’s culture, resorts,...
Stunning agent-booked destination weddings The couple: Geraldine & Mario The wedding: May 8, 2024 at Iberostar Waves Costa Dorada, Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic The guest list: 38 The agent: Andrea Stainburn, Boutique Travel Services Photographers: Timeless Tree Weddings From the bride: The wedding...
The newly promoted industry veteran shares advice for agents, his favourite part of being in the travel industry and much more Congrats on your promotion! What are your goals for this new position? Thank you so much! I think it’s easy to jump in and change this or that, but the reality is, we are […]
Ask the agent – closing the sale Do you find that deals and promotions help drive bookings? Why or why not? MA: Deals and promotions can help drive the dialogue. And, anything that starts the conversation about travel is fine by me. CB: In certain circumstances, deals and promotions (such as a Kids...
