When Mpuuga Rwabutara first saw a job opening for a Diversity Ambassador at Flight Centre Travel Group, he initially didn’t want to read more about the role and responsibilities listed in the posting. “I knew it would be something I was interested in, but I questioned if I had the headspace...
Into the wild: Dr. Jane Goodall on how the travel industry can step up for wildlife By Ann Ruppenstein World-renowned ethologist and conservationist Dr. Jane Goodall believes the pandemic can be viewed as a wakeup call for how tourism impacts wildlife. “It’s very fortunate there’s this...
Introducing the 100% Pure New Zealand Marketing Hub Tourism New Zealand is making it easier than ever for travel advisors to inspire clients to choose New Zealand for their next vacation when the time is right. The 100% Pure New Zealand Marketing Hub is a new platform that launched on Oct. 26, devised...
Welcome to #TheWestfjordsWay, a new way to explore Iceland Look at a map of Iceland and you will see a hand that stretches out from the North West towards Greenland. That’s the Westfjords, or Vestfjarðaleiðin, which is Icelandic for The Westfjords Way. Pronounced ‘Vest-fyar-tha-lay-thin,’ this...
RIU Hotels & Resorts mark the 10-year anniversary of Riu Plaza city brand Ian Stalker This fall has seen RIU Hotels & Resorts mark the 10-year anniversary of its Riu Plaza city brand, a welcome milestone for the company but one which it says hasn’t led to its losing sight of the types of properties...
The Luminary Hotel & Co. lights up downtown Fort Myers How do you open a hotel room without a room key? Holding up her cell phone to the door, Megan Humphrey demonstrates how to unlock a guest room utilizing the Luminary Hotel & Co.’s mobile key check in experience during a virtual tour...
The travel industry has plenty of experiences that in a true sense are moving Ian Stalker This great wide world of our’s offers some literal highlights for those feeling energetic while seeing the world. Among activities for those feeling adventurous and energetic while on vacation are climbing...
The Black Monarch Hotel announces Bela Lugosi themed room Ian Stalker Enter this hotel freely and of your own will… Victor, Colorado’s The Black Monarch, a boutique hotel that began life as a “haunted bordello” and has gained attention for its Victorian Gothic aesthetic...
Hey, it’s Director Canada, Switzerland Tourism How have you been coping during the last few months and how have you been keeping busy? It’s been a rollercoaster. Nature has helped me to keep a healthy perspective. If this pandemic was a hike, we’re not on the ground anymore. We’re...
Welcome to paradise! Dale Papke, the Canadian owner of Ports of Call Resort in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos, talks to Travel Courier about their recent transformation, what’s new at the property and what travel agents should know. Let’s start with the backstory. How did Canadians come...
