How the role of the travel advisor continues to evolve during the pandemic Travel agent. Travel designer. Travel consultant. Travel advisor. Over the years, the job title “travel agent” has changed to better reflect how an advisor's role goes far beyond booking a simple travel transaction.And...
Coping during COVID-19 This week Travel Courier checks in with Tarah Degelman of Go Travel in Davidson, Saskatchewan, who considers herself fortunate to have been able to travel to the Dominican Republic in November. What has it been like being a travel advisor during this challenging time? This...
Get insights on emerging trends from Silversea It's hard to see clearly into the future, but based on guest interest and destination experts, Silversea has identified popular travel trends for 2022-2023. Popular sailing regions include the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Alaska, Antarctica, the Galápagos...
Fin-ding good news in the world's water bodies Ian Stalker This world of ours has people who are concerned about the welfare of finned creatures and flippered creatures. And many of them work in the travel industry. Travel Courier will now introduce you to some of those who are working to protect...
Hey, it's Trade Manager, VISITFLANDERS The New Year is here. What’s giving you hope for the future?Indeed, it is hard to believe that 2021 has already arrived. A new year with a new hope that we will finally be able to turn the corner. Generally speaking, I am an optimistic person,...
Don’t be caught under the social influence! Tourism NZ launches hilarious new campaign video “I’ve seen all this before! We all have!” comedian Tom Sainsbury exclaims in Tourism New Zealand’s latest campaign video. Dressed as an S.O.S officer (that’s Social Observation Squad), squad...
Ian Stalker Canadian travel industry takes another hit Here we go again...Last week's announcement by Ottawa of new measures designed to curtail international travel is seen by those in the travel industry as yet another major setback to their already coronavirus-beleaguered livelihood.Among...
Story: Adam Waxman Photos: Dee Cooper & traveltriangle.com How do I love thee? Valentine’s Day Japanese Style To keep things simple, in Japan, Valentine’s Day cards are not commonly given, and it is traditionally only the women who give gifts. Historically, women were thought to be shy,...
WTTC hopes technology can help convince people travel is safe Ian StalkerFears among the travelling public of contracting coronavirus are spurring development of the sorts of touchless technology that will reduce the likelihood of people catching the contagious disease on their journeys, a Jan....
