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.  Royal Mansour Casablanca Following an extensive eight-year restoration and renovation, Casablanca’s...

Country’s culture and nature are seen as major tourist draws for Canadians IAN STALKER Cuban tourism officials are inviting a rebounding number of Canadian vacationers to soak up some sun, some sand, some sea and some salsa as well during their stays on the island. Cuban tourism minister Juan Carlos...

Introducing Unity by Hard Rock, a new loyalty program ANN RUPPENSTEIN A star studded cast of musicians and sports stars has come together to kick off Unity by Hard Rock, a one-of-a-kind loyalty program by Hard Rock International that rewards members across Hard Rock’s portfolio of more than 200 locations....

The value of an agent goes far beyond saving a dime on an online booking ANN RUPPENSTEIN Vancouver-based travel advisor Kemi Wells-Conrad says the value of booking with a professional simply can’t be compared to doing it alone online. “I think people want the support, advice and the first-hand...