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 doing...
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...
Exoticca wants Canadians to go far beyond all inclusive vacations Exoticca’s managing director for Canada wants Canadians to take their vacations far beyond all inclusive resorts in the Caribbean. “We know everyone here wants to get out but they think of going down south to an all-inclusive....
Mexican Caribbean resort offers free admission to its parks IAN STALKER Playa del Carmen-area Hotel Xcaret Mexico has a great park-ing place. The 900-suite oceanfront resort falls under the same umbrella as Xcaret's seven area parks, with admission to those parks being free for resort guests. Three...
Q&A with Treasured Moments Travel's Lisa Dunne Tell us a little about yourself and how long you've been a travel advisor? I have only been an advisor for a year and a half (18 months). I started my journey in late April 2023 behind the scenes before officially marketing myself and booking...
Air Canada will have two winter routes to the island Martinique is gearing up for its winter tourism season, doing so in part by reminding Canadians of the current differences in weather between this country and the tropical island. Gaëtan Paderna of the Martinique Tourism Committee noted the contrast...
Exotik Journeys takes agents on an unforgettable journey through Singapore and Malaysia Exotik Journeys recently wrapped up a FAM trip to Singapore and Malaysia. The trip, running from Oct. 18- 27 provided travel agents from Quebec, Ontario, and British Columbia firsthand insight into the unique...
G Adventures’ founder on the rise of solo travel, the company's connection to a popular dating site and the reasons why advisors are essential Ann Ruppenstein Something travel advisors may not expect to learn about G Adventures is that the adventure tour operator organizes trips for a popular dating...
Q&A with Personal Travel Management's Jenny Revesz Tell us a little about yourself and how long you've been a travel advisor? I’ve been a travel advisor since shortly after graduating from high school in Sydney, Australia. Throughout my career I feel blessed to have arranged travel plans – and lifelong...
Takeaways from Goway Travel's Africa and Middle East event Goway Travel's Africa and Middle East program ranges from ruins to rhinos — and has a host of other exotic critters and attractions in between as well. The tour operator recently held a Toronto event detailing what it offers in those parts...
