Adventure travel key to industry recovery The tourism industry has been hit hard by COVID-19, with current forecasts predicting the loss of 100 million jobs worldwide. A new report dives into what makes adventure destinations competitive and ranks 191 nations by their ability to welcome and host...
Iberostar launches its exclusive rewards program for travel agents in Canada Iberostar Group has launched StarAgents, the hotel chain’s exclusive rewards program for travel agents, in Canada. Through the loyalty program, agent partners can track and redeem points for vacations to Iberostar properties...
Lawyer courts nature enthusiasts with Belize resorts IAN STALKER Daniel Lighter has shifted much of his attention from jury to jungle. The Montrealer, who spent five years as a Crown attorney in Quebec and then some 25 years practicing criminal law in Quebec and Ontario, has now diverted much of his energy...
Intrepid launches new flexible booking policy and enhanced safety procedures Intrepid Travel has introduced a new flexible booking policy as well as enhanced safety procedures in response to the recent COVID-19 outbreak. The Flexible Bookings policy permits changes to travel plans 21 days before a scheduled...
Born to fly Aircraft are not designed to stand still — and neither are pilots. As Brussels Airlines got ready to restart flight operations after 12 weeks of hibernation, it documented the behind the scenes process involved in getting its fleet out of parking mode and ready for takeoff. Under normal...
Get to know Cindy Almond, Owner, Romance and Foodie Travel Tell us a little about yourself and how you got into the industry? In 2010, prior to becoming a travel agent, I planned an epic European adventure for my mom’s 50th birthday. It included visits to Paris, Venice, the Amalfi Coast, and a mediterranean...
Divers are eager to take the plunge Ian Stalker Those with a stake in the dive industry are looking forward to the day when there will be a large number of experienced divers again enjoying some sub-surface exploration and there will also be plenty of people who dream of taking up the sport getting their...
Hey, Staying connected: Catch up with Giselle Williams, BDM, Central Ontario & Ottawa, for Unique Vacations (Canada) Inc. What do you miss most about travelling? In one word, everything! Most of all, I miss that feeling of excitement of the journey ahead that I get when I land in a destination, whether...
Jean-Francois Ferret CEO of Small Luxury Hotels of the World discusses the future of travel Beyond increased health and safety measures and protocols, what are some of the ways you think the travel industry will be different post COVID-19? Much will certainly change as the industry starts to slowly recover....
Tourism officials in South Africa push to restart industry Officials in South Africa’s private tourism sector are advocating for an earlier phased reopening for international travel to the destination, which is essential to economic recovery. Inbound tourism employs over 375,000 people in the country...
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