Famed Route 66 will be marking its centennial IAN STALKER A coastal California destination that likes to boast that it’s a great part of the world for those who like to hoof it is preparing to celebrate the milestone anniversary of a road synonymous with free-roaming exploration by automobile....
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....
Innovation is a Flight Centre hallmark IAN STALKER Flight Centre Travel Group is taking innovative steps to ensure that it’s able to find needed staff. The agency group has recently reached out in a new manner aimed at attracting employees and that is paying dividends, says Chadd Andre, vice president...
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...
Take Your Seat pictures on display at Pearson Airport IAN STALKER Costa Rican tourism authorities believe their country is a picture-perfect part of the world and say a recent visit by a group of Canadians confirms that. The tourist board held an April 25 Toronto event showcasing some of the work by a group...
Wide range of accommodations await visitors IAN STALKER The new Canadian director of Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. says his island is offering would-be visitors clear-cut lodging options during their planned stays. Eusi Skeete says an island that once had limited choices for those who prefer all-inclusive...
This city may leave visitors starry-eyed IAN STALKER Tucson, Arizona, may well leave some skyward-looking visitors star-struck. The desert city’s efforts to curb light pollution and its dry climate make it an ideal part of the world to view nighttime skies, with bordering Saguaro National Park...
Tourism to Saint Lucia makes a splash ANN RUPPENSTEIN With an abundance of marine life and coral reefs, Saint Lucia has long appealed to snorkelers and divers. But something is coming that’s going to draw in even more tourists who are looking to take the plunge in Saint Lucia. “We’re...
Intrepid’s leadership team sets goal to host 600,000 clients a year by 2030 IAN STALKER Intrepid Travel plans to double the number of clients it sends to far-flung parts of the world in the coming years, a goal that the company confidently states is doable, given its track record. The Melbourne-based...
Colombia seeks tourists after Old Man Winter fades away IAN STALKER Colombia is for the bird(watcher)s… Along with other types of nature enthusiasts, as well as people who are intrigued by Latin American culture and history, those who are fascinated by coffee culture, and travellers with other...
