As travel restrictions ease and couples are eager to travel again, 2022 is set to be a pretty massive year for destination weddings. According to a survey of vendors and consumers by the Wedding Report, roughly 2.5 million couples will tie the knot this year. “AMR Collection has experienced a steady...
The latest GBTA COVID-19 recovery poll finds business travel is on the rebound In its latest COVID-19 recovery poll, the Global Business Travel Association is reporting lots of positive indications that the business travel recovery is continuing to gain traction. GBTA CEO, Suzanne Neufang observed that:...
Guaycura Boutique Hotel goes non-all-inclusive route IAN STALKER Baja California’s Guaycura Boutique Hotel Beach Club & Spa won’t likely be confused with a glittery resort in a destination that caters to the nighclub crowd. And that suits the hotel just fine. The property is in the town...
Clients can live like the cast of Love Is Blind at TRS Coral Hotel ANN RUPPENSTEIN After TRS Coral Hotel was showcased on a binge-worthy reality series last month, buzz about the all-inclusive adults-only property in Costa Mujeres translated into some real-life booking interest. “Since the second...
New version of an older movie focuses new attention on Egypt IAN STALKER The big screen is expected to provide a boost for Egyptian tourism. The just-released remake of the movie Death on the Nile — which is based on the Agatha Christie novel of the same name — has a weighty cast and is […]
Many apparently still believe Canada is off-limits IAN STALKER Moose, Mounties and misperceptions may surface when foreign tourists think of Canada these days. TIAC president Beth Potter says those in this country’s tourist trade are eager to see the return of foreign tourists but many of those...
Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver will see more Aeromexico service IAN STALKER Aeromexico has just received a helping hand from our federal government that’s quickly paying dividends for the carrier. Ottawa’s just announcing that it decided to lift its advisory against non-essential out-of-country...
Puerto Rico will host 40th Caribbean Travel Marketplace ANN RUPPENSTEIN 2022 marks a milestone year for the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association. Not only is the organization celebrating its 60th anniversary, but its key event — Caribbean Travel Marketplace — will return to an in-person...
From Floriade to Oberammergau, how special events can help make bookings bloom ANN RUPPENSTEIN With many special events and festivals on the docket for 2022, including some that only take place once every decade, travel advisors can attract new bookings by promoting these timely affairs. “We really...
In praise of mojitos IAN STALKER Cubans who enjoy rum-inating about rum say their country stands head and shoulders above others when it comes to drinks made with that spirit. Nieves Ricardo of the Cuban Tourism Board’s Toronto office notes the likes of daiquiris and mojitos have long had an international...
