Think outside the box Ann Ruppenstein Creative ways to fuel travel businesses responsibly during the pandemic In order to survive over the past few months, travel companies have adapted, made core business adjustments and found creative ways to move forward and drive future business in a responsible...
Extra Holidays lets agents offer condos to clients while earning commission Ann Ruppenstein Extra Holidays has an offer Canadians can’t refuse. To entice the local market, Extra Holidays is offering discounts of up to 25% off its Canadian properties while offering protected commission to travel...
Coping during COVID-19 This week Travel Courier checks in with Liz Moore, CEO of Liz Moore Destination Weddings, who has been in the travel business for 14 years. What has it been like running a travel business over the past few months? I think ‘taking a 180 turn’ is the perfect analogy...
Particularly attractive attractions recalled by those in travel Ian Stalker The Ancient World is remembered in part for its Seven Wonders and it appears that the modern world has plenty more, given the ease with which those who work in the travel industry list attractions that wowed them. Travel Courier...
With love, from Mexico Although COVID-19 put a damper on how Tammy Prost, president of Tropical Escapes Destination Weddings & Travel, planned on marking a milestone 20 years in business, she says her deep passion and commitment to see clients have their special day in paradise keeps her moving forward...
Food (and alcohol) for thought… Ian Stalker The creative juices clearly continue to run during the coronavirus pandemic, something that’s made clear by the imagination shown by those who work in businesses that revolve around food and alcohol. Travel Courier has found several firms who have...
Canada ranks among most searched holiday destinations for 2021 Many would-be travellers are looking to 2021 with increased optimism. According to Google Trends, online searches for ‘2021 holiday’ have increased by 124% since the end of March. Using Google search data, travel company Kuoni...
A matter of trust Women’s travel survey reveals barriers to travel A new study conducted by JourneyWoman shows that women lack the trust and transparency they need to feel comfortable travelling right now. The global study, titled “Embracing the Unknown: The Risk and Reward of Travel”,...
Power of Indigenous storytelling showcased in TreadRight film The TreadRight Foundation has released a short film featuring its ‘People’ Ambassador, Sarain Fox (Anishinaabe). The short film highlights the critical role that Indigenous stories and knowledge play in truly appreciating a place...
Who let the dogs out? Study finds Canadians plan to bring their dogs along for summer travel Before travel restrictions set in, Rover.com surveyed 500 Canadian pet parents to find out how they are feeling about summer travel. The results show that before the pandemic, only 35% of dog owners planned to bring...
