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...

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...

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:...

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...