Q&A with Ana Jaimes, Verona Travel Ltd Tell us a little about yourself and how long you’ve been a travel advisor? My name is Ana Jaimes. I was born and raised in a little town in Mexico. I moved to Canada when I was six and have lived here ever since. I have graduated from […]
Isabel Martin-Benitez has taken on the role of director with the Tourist Office of Spain The new Tourist Office of Spain director in this country is inviting those wanting to become conversational in the language of Miguel Cevantes, Salvador Dali and Pablo Picasso to study it in the very country in which...
Sandals’ executive chairman Adam Stewart surprise guest at ACV event Photos courtesy of Shiraz Ali/Unique Travel Corp. Air Canada Vacations is taking advantage of its ties with its weighty travel industry cousin to deliver clients to far-flung locales in both the Eastern and Western Hemispheres....
Q&A with Sheila Aue, Trevello Travel Group Sheila Aue has been in the travel industry since 2004, after leaving her corporate career career behind to follow her passion and focus on helping clients make their travel dreams a reality. Part of Trevello Travel Group, she specializes in the Caribbean,...
What does luxury mean to your clients? KWC: They want the best of the best accommodations, seamless experiences (i.e airport meet and greet, private car/driver at disposal during the day) and they expect great service, and sustainable touches as standard. Privatized tours and special access are also...
INDUSTRY INTERVIEW: Q&A with Andrea Mendelsohn Tell us about yourself and how long you’ve been in the travel industry? I have been in the industry too many years to admit to as that would be telling. I started my career back in South Africa working for KLM Dutch Airlines and worked for Sabre,...
Sayulita is known for its relaxed ambiance IAN STALKER Meliá Hotels International is preparing to reach out to surfer dudes wanting to ride west coast Mexican waves in a community known for that type of activity. The Spanish company will in December open one of its ME brand properties in the Pacific...
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. Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at Hangzhou Centre Featuring 188 guest rooms and 26 suites, Four Seasons...
Arajet will soon debut direct flights to Punta Cana for Canadian travellers IAN STALKER Dominican Republic carrier Arajet is adjusting its Canadian routes, a nod to those of us who appreciate sun-splashed Caribbean beaches. The Santo Domingo-based airline currently has three weekly flights from both...
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. Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp The reimagined Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp is now open. The property is known...
