IAN STALKER Those in the travel industry are displaying a combination of ingenuity and innovation as they work to recruit travel agents and bond with them. A survey of several prominent names in travel shows the clever manner in which people are reaching out to agents or working to bring agents under...
Ann Ruppenstein Baxter Media’s special Travel Agent Appreciation edition celebrates advisors from coast to coast Welcome to our annual Travel Agent Appreciation combined issue of Travel Courier and Canadian Travel Press. Since 2016, we’ve been highlighting remarkable travel advisors...
IAN STALKER This country’s travel agents are getting a pat on the back from some of those who deal with them day in and day out. With Travel Agent Day looming on May 1, several tour operators are publicly thanking agents, saying they are an integral part of their companies’ success. “We...
Tell us a little about yourself and how long you’ve been in the industry? Hey there, my name is Roy Dong. Travel has been my passion for over a decade, shaping my worldview and fuelling my curiosity. Exploring various countries and cities has allowed me to immerse myself in diverse cultures and landscapes,...
Tell us a little about yourself and how long you’ve been in the industry? I have been in this incredible industry for 28 years this August. Why did you decide to become a travel advisor? Is it everything you thought it would be? This career path was literally the only one that interested and inspired...
Tell us a little about yourself and how long you’ve been in the industry? I’ve always had a wanderlust spirit from an early age, which continued to grow into a passion for travel. In high school, I took a career test to see what job best suited me. My results stated that I should be […]
ANN RUPPENSTEIN From being the person who handles everything in the event of a travel emergency to building up years of knowledge as a trusted destination and resort expert, travel advisors work diligently behind the scenes to make sure that their clients have the vacation of a lifetime. In honour of the hard...
