Uganda to add another US$100 per trek on July 1 IAN STALKERTour operators that send people on Ugandan gorilla treks say that Uganda's recent decision to raise the price for tourists wanting to see the large primates shouldn't be seen as a significant price hike and add that the added cost will amount...
Sheralyn Berry on her new role with HX, growing the team in Canada, hot new destinations and the scoop on how to get on a FAM trip to the Galapagos ANN RUPPENSTEINWith a new brand identity in place, HX continues to build momentum in Canada with a growing team in place to support...
Deadwood is by no means dull story/IAN STALKERDeadwood, South Dakota, is actually kind of a lively place. Those visiting the town can drop in at Saloon No. 10, the site where Wild Bill Hickock — a legendary name in Western American history — was fatally shot while playing cards, reports Andy...
Island offered by Adventure Canada story/IAN STALKER photos/ Michelle Valberg Nature-conscious Adventure Canada is giving Sable Island its seals of approval. The expedition cruise company's June 27 to July 8 Sable Island, Cape Breton, Newfoundland and the Magdalen Islands: Atlantic Island Odyssey...
Toronto welcomed nearly 9M visitors in 2023 IAN STALKERToronto's tourist trade saw record revenues last year, even though the overall number of people visiting the Ontario capital is slightly below the number seen before the pandemic. Destination Toronto – the marketing body for the city – reports...
New Oasis-class ship will homeport in Port Canaveral ANN RUPPENSTEIN Fresh off the naming ceremony for Icon of the Seas, Royal Caribbean is set to make even more waves this year with the debut of Utopia of the Seas in July. During the naming ceremony sailing for the world’s biggest ship, executives...
Impression Moxché by Secrets leaves a lasting impression ANN RUPPENSTEIN “Can I help you with anything?” a woman in a white lab coat asks as I step into the resort’s dimly-lit pharmacy lined with everything from medicine to sunscreen and even a refrigerated ‘hangover remedies’ section...
Shows like Ted Lasso, Bridgerton, White Lotus and Derry Girls continue to inspire ‘set-jetters’ ANN RUPPENSTEINAccording to a study by Photoaid, 78 per cent of travellers are likely or very likely to book travel to destinations showcased in a movie or TV show. Think France for Emily in Paris...
Baxter Media recognized at Travel South USA International Showcase in Memphis TED DAVISTravel Courier’s Ted Davis was on location for the Travel South USA International Showcase travel trade conference and marketplace in Memphis, Tennessee last month. About 450 tourism product sellers, international...
ANN RUPPENSTEIN It feels like a scene straight out of White Lotus. As we approach Palm Island Resort & Spa, the dock is lined with a group of staff members waving in anticipation of our arrival. After stepping off the boat, the team greets us with cold towels and colourful...
