The China National Tourism Office notes that several routes between the two countries have been restored since November Those with a stake in sending tourists to China are welcoming the expansion of air service between this country and the Asian nation, with the curtailing of that service during the height...
Q&A with Envoyage’s Jen Albert Tell us a little about yourself and how long you’ve been a travel advisor? I’ve been a travel advisor for just about five years, starting at the end of 2019. The timing of this was not great for obvious reasons but it did allow me to really focus on education,...
Let the buyer beware when it comes to cheapest fares? Air Canada’s plan to toughen up restrictions for those who buy its cheapest fares may be raising hackles among some members of the travelling public but several travel agents are also cautioning that those lowest fares aren’t likely to be the bargain...
Carrier is now serving cities on several continents Air India has built a formidable presence in both its homeland and abroad and that in turn is enabling it to build a strong customer base in this country. The carrier, which links both Vancouver and Toronto with New Delhi, now serves more than two dozen...
From attending the world renowned Crop Over Festival to touring Mount Gay Rum Distillery, here’s some itinerary inspiration for travellers Relax on Carlisle Bay: Enjoy crystal-clear waters and soft white sand at this popular beach. Visit Hunte’s Gardens: Explore a lush tropical garden set in a sinkhole...
New Jamaican resort part of its offerings RIU Hotels & Resorts is entering the busy winter season with both a new resort and new-look resorts available for those eager to temporarily flee Old Man Winter. Representatives of the Spanish hotel firm — which has a large presence in this hemisphere...
TRAVELSAVERS Canada rides wave of success Ilona Kauremszky TRAVELSAVERS Canada is riding high on a wave of growth and innovation, according to Jane Clementino, senior vice president and general manager. In an interview with Travel Courier that took place at TRAVELSAVERS Canada’s Dine and Discover...
Yuka Suzuki has been promoted to the position with the JNTO The new executive director of the Japan National Tourism Organization’s Toronto office has seen her work take a very marked turn in direction. Yuka Suzuki previously worked in the Tokyo office of Destination British Columbia, which encourages...
The Cuba Tourism Board upbeat about Canadian arrivals The Cuba Tourism Board wants to reassure travel agents that their clients will enjoy Cuba vacations, with the blackouts and hurricane damage the island had to contend with this fall having been rectified. Lessner Gomez, director of the tourist board’s...
Q&A with Travel Gurus’ Natsai Zhou Tell us a little about yourself and how long you’ve been a travel advisor? Well, I am very new to the industry, just graduating college in July. I’ve only been in the industry for about three months now. Why did you decide to become a travel advisor?...
