The founding values behind Bula Coffee — a coffee production company in Fiji — extend far beyond providing a good cup of morning joe. As Luke Fryett, whose job title cleverly reads ‘Man on the Ground,’ explains, while giving the world a great shot of coffee, Bula Coffee is “all...
Airlift to Mexican state home to Cancun and Playa del Carmen already exceeding 2019 levels ANN RUPPENSTEIN As travel from the US and Canada resumed, the director of the Quintana Roo Tourism Board said the Mexican state — which covers popular destinations like Cancun, Playa del Carmen and Tulum...
Route is seen as a ‘major milestone’ IAN STALKER The Yukon and the Northwest Territories now have a direct air link to Toronto, a link provided by a Yukon carrier that has a notable presence south of the 60th parallel. Whitehorse-based Air North began twice-weekly Whitehorse-Yellowknife-Toronto...
Cuba again hosts its annual tourism show IAN STALKER Cuban officials are predicting that Cuba’s tourism trade will be growing and greening. Tourism officials said during early May’s FitCuba tourism show that the country is fully capable of hosting visitors in a safe manner, and cited the very...
Go beyond the beach in Belize with Minister of Tourism Anthony Mahler Over the past 10 years, tourist arrivals to Belize have increased at a rapid pace. In 2019, overnight arrivals exceeded the 500,000 visitor mark for the first time. Although the growth rate was curtailed by the onset of the global...
After enduring travel restrictions and lockdowns during the pandemic, Michael Erfurt and Sherrie Lewis decided to plan their destination wedding rather quickly. But even in the short eight months leading up to their big day in January 2022, travel advisor Tammy Prost of Tropical Escapes Destination Weddings...
Spain’s high vaccination rate helps ensure tourist safety IAN STALKER Barbara Couto says Spain offers the likes of sun, sand, sea and also safety at a time when many potential travellers still harbour concerns over Covid. Couto, director of the Tourist Office of Spain’s Canadian office, told...
Seals of approval for tourism excursions All photos: Léa Sanche Lefebvre/Tourisme Îles de la Madeleine Melodie Schaeffer is keeping her fingers crossed that nature enthusiasts will again be able to view what amounts to something of a massive marine maternity ward when next winter rolls around....
From floating down the Thames in a hot tub to diving into the food scene, clients can discover a new side of Britain From London to Liverpool, Edinburgh to Brighton and Cardiff to Cambridge, clients can discover hidden treasures around the corner from iconic landmarks across the UK. “Over the past...
Courses on sculpting with clay available for travellers IAN STALKER Hernan Paez and Leidy Villamil are inviting tourists to play with clay. And those who accept the Colombian couple’s invitation can gain pointers on sculpting clay flower pots, candle holders and other items, work Paez and Villamil...
