A patchwork quilt: Travel in the after times By: Bob Mowat I don’t want to rain on anyone’s parade. I mean for the last year, Travel Courier has been telling the stories of travel advisors and travel professionals who have been finding that glimmer of light in otherwise dark times. ...
Lockdowns have increased wanderlust: G Adventures reveals future travel trends Although he’s definitely not one to shy away from competition, G Adventures’ founder Bruce Poon Tip believes tour operators should come together when it comes to the safety of travellers. “We are all going...
Home is where the start is for Calgary-based carrier By: Bob Mowat With the announcement that it was restoring flights to its complete network of domestic airports, WestJet signalled this week that the safest way to ‘restart travel’ was to begin at home – although that’s not to say the carrier...
Get ready to take a hike and connect with locals in Southwest Portugal By: Ann Ruppenstein For Rota Vicentina Association’s president Marta Cabral, its network of hiking and biking trails spread across Alentejo and Algarve aren’t just about getting out in nature to experience the stunning...
Italy awaits Canadians with stellar experiences By: Ian Stalker The Italian National Tourism Board is confident Italy’s tourism trade will rebound full throttle from the coronavirus pandemic. Maria Elena Rossi, the tourism board’s director of marketing and promotions, said during a March...
On the road again with CanaDream By: Ian Stalker Klaus Gretzmacher is offering vacationing Canadians a mobile home away from home. Gretzmacher is with CanaDream, which offers RV vehicles that he says enable people to explore this vast land with plenty of the comforts of home while they do so. “It’s...
Running through the jungle is no walk in the park By: Ian Stalker Linh Nguyen is inviting Canadians to run through the jungle while cautioning that that won’t be any walk in the park. And Nguyen, who runs Vietnamese tour company Mr. Linh’s Adventures, says those who accept his invitation...
The world is a festive place Ian Stalker There are plenty of intriguing things that repeat themselves year to year or even day to day that tourists can enjoy in this wide world of ours. Travel Courier has uncovered some great celebrations, traditions and festivities that visitors can experience –...
The important role of women in community tourism Alanna Wallace, senior manager of development and communications at Planeterra, chats about the importance of women in tourism as travel rebuilds, and how although women have been disproportionately impacted as a result of the pandemic, many of the foundation’s...
Cruising into a bright future By: Ann Ruppenstein After a long, treacherous and tumultuous journey during the pandemic, the cruise industry finally felt some positive waves this month as multiple cruise lines confirmed upcoming plans to resume operations. Hear from Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, President and CEO of Celebrity...
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