After the first departure of its Cultural Treasures: Around the World by Private Jet journey sold out rapidly, luxury travel company Abercrombie & Kent added a second date for the once-in-a-lifetime trip. “This is a journey that circumnavigates the globe in 23 days. It connects our guests to the people...
It’s been over a year since individuals and companies across the travel industry posted black squares on social media in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement. But has anything significant actually changed since then? The latest Let’s Get Uncomfortable event on Confronting Anti-Black...
Could Canada’s policy on mixed vaccines impact travellers? The Public Health Agency of Canada recently announced updated recommendations from the National Advisory Committee on Immunization on the interchangeability of authorized COVID-19 vaccines. Since June 1, Canadians are able to combine either...
The story so far: Please, sir… can we have a plan? Bob Mowat As Travel Courier headed to press, the Canadian travel and tourism industry was still treading water as it waited for a clear and detailed plan from the federal government on the steps the industry would need to follow in order to get […]
How travel advisors can be more engaged in sustainable tourism Ann Ruppenstein After getting over the initial shock and devastation the pandemic had on her business, Halifax-based travel advisor Shari Tucker made the decision to carve out a future in responsible tourism. “The stress and overwhelm...
Travel advisors witness a surge in bookings Ann Ruppenstein With hotel quarantine and travel restrictions easing up, the long-awaited rebound in bookings is finally underway for travel advisors across the country. “It’s like the ‘Time to Plan a Holiday’ heavens have opened...
World Oceans Day puts the spotlight on sustainable tourism Ian Stalker Photo: Baros Maldives World Oceans Day clearly didn’t go unnoticed by the travel industry. The June 8 commemoration aimed at raising awareness of oceans and issues jeopardizing their health was acknowledged by tourist boards...
The City of the Middle of the World is eager to see the return of Canadian travellers By: Ian Stalker Quito-based bird-watching enthusiasts can seek different exotic winged creatures depending on the direction they head. A city that has the Equator pass through its boundaries and labels itself the City...
Maple Leaf Adventures is ready for Canadians By: Ian Stalker Photos: Simon Ager Photography Maple Leaf Adventures is getting ready to weigh its anchors as it prepares to show people a B.C. coast that the company is helping make considerably cleaner. The company traditionally offers cruises...
