The resort report: what’s new in the hotel world ANN RUPPENSTEIN Checking out the latest hotel and resort news from fresh renovations to brand new or upcoming properties to entice your clients.  Ardo Townsville The AUD$88 million Ardo Hotel is the first five-star luxury waterfront hotel to open...

Royal Caribbean is all about families ANN RUPPENSTEIN Even though the cost of goods has gone up, Vicki Freed, Royal Caribbean International’s senior vice president of sales, trade support and service, says the North American market is still placing a high value on vacations. “They’re...

Excursion provider unveils bespoke experiences in the Caribbean and is set to launch an agent loyalty program ANN RUPPENSTEIN From MINI Cooper tours to sunset catamaran cruises, over the past 15 years Island Routes has  made a name in the agency community as a leading tour operator in the Caribbean....

Flight Centre Canada’s Chadd Andre on how solo travel is on the rise among Canadian travellers Chadd Andre, executive vice president of Flight Centre Canada, talks to Travel Courier about how solo travel is on the rise in Canada, what destinations are popular and what experiences are important...