Country hasn't seen the violence it's neighbours have The Jordan Tourist Board North America is continuing to court Canadian tourists while conceding that getting people to visit Jordan is now often challenging as the war between Israel and Hamas has entered its second year and fighting has spread...
Viewing fjords will be among the tours' highlights Gondwana Ecotours vice-president Eric Segalstad is eager to showcase his homeland of Norway to cruise passengers and in doing so will enable them to see topographical features synonymous with the Scandinavian country. The Homer, Alaska-based company...
Stunning agent-booked destination weddings The couple: Ashley & Cody Philp The wedding: January 10, 2024 at The Fives Beach Hotel & Residences, Playa del Carmen, Mexico The guest list: 60 The agent: Deanna Beatty, Romance & Foodie Travel Photographers: Wandering Media Co. From...
Ask the agent – all things romance Love is in the air! What destinations are you booking for honeymoons? Anything exotic or interesting? Any particular hotels/brands that are offering an elevated romantic escape? LK: We are finding an increased demand for Los Cabos, St. Lucia, Jamaica, the Maldives,...
Air Canada Vacations’ VP on how he got over his fear of public speaking, the value of agents, travel highlights and more Tell us about yourself and how long you've been in the travel industry? When I finished my schooling in business at Seneca, I immediately began my search for a job. I’m a prime...
Q&A with Romance & Foodie Travel’s Deanna Beatty Tell us a little about yourself and how long you've been a travel advisor? My name is Deanna Beatty and I am a travel advisor from Ottawa, On. I have been in the industry since 2007, but took a pause to pursue other avenues and have a family....
Exotik Journeys takes 10 agents an unforgettable journey through Dubai and Abu Dhabi Exotik Journeys recently wrapped an exclusive FAM trip to Dubai and Abu Dhabi with 10 Canadian travel agents from Sept. 17-25. Travel Courier caught up with Emilie Prudhomme, product manager Asia & Middle East for Exotik...
Main photo of Clonmacnoise courtesy Kevin Griffin for Fáilte Ireland By: Ming Tappin Nestled in the heart of the island, the counties Offaly, Westmeath, Roscommon, and Leitrim are Ireland’s hidden gems lesser known than their coastal counterparts. While most first-time visitors to the Emerald...
Q&A with Delores Frederiksen, CAA Atlantic Tell us a little about yourself and why you decided to become a travel advisor? I always enjoyed learning about the world and world events. In grade 12 my real inspiration came from my geography teacher who brought the world to our classroom. He would...
TTC Tour Brands and JV partners Delta team up to bring 10 Alberta Motor Association agents to Portugal “There is something about travelling on a tour that brings people of all ages, backgrounds and personalities together for an unforgettable experience,” Jenni Berg, TTC Tour Brands' director...
