There’s a new travel agency on the block in Chilliwack ANN RUPPENSTEIN At the height of the pandemic, travel agencies were shutting down across the country. Even as travel restrictions lifted, many agency owners decided to turn the lights off on the additional overhead costs associated with office...
Bolivian hotel a reflection of its surroundings IAN STALKER Guests at Bolivia’s Palacio de Sal should be understanding if they hear staffers chanting that old refrain, “Rain, rain, go away.” After all, precipitation does lead to an unusual hotel situation for a truly unusual hotel....
Canadian F1S advisors indicate the trend toward smaller, more intimate experiences First in Service LTD (F1S), an independent travel agency, recently unveiled the top trends in cruise and yacht experiences as identified by its travel advisors across Canada. These insights reflect the evolving preferences...
Sun Princess can carry 4,300 passengers IAN STALKER The cruise company that brought you the Love Boat loves to reminisce about it. A recent Baxter Media webcast had Carmen Roig, Princess’ vice-president of sales, note that the show provided Princess with an international platform, showcasing it on a regular...
Little Canada exhibit recreates memorial to fallen troops IAN STALKER Little Canada has become bigger, with its latest exhibit a poignant tribute first made available to its guests on a poignant day. The downtown Toronto attraction — which says its goal is to “replicate Canada in miniature”...
New SWISS YYZ-ZRH flight taking off soon ANN RUPPENSTEIN Tourism to Switzerland is booming with the destination reporting that overnight stays from Canada increased by 13.1% compared to the record year of 2019. In total, overnight stays reached 312,000 from the Canadian market. “While the most...
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. Radisson Safari Hotel Hoedspruit Tucked between two renowned nature reserves in South Africa —...
Company has Zambian and Mozambican properties IAN STALKER Anantara Hotels Resorts & Spas is offering very different types of upscale southern Africa stays for H2O enthusiasts eager to experience plenty of water while on vacation. The company teamed up with representation company Emerging Destinations...
