Globus family of brands’ Denise Harper on 40 years in travel, climbing mountains and leading with passion Tell us a little bit about yourself and how long you've been in the travel industry. Did you always know you wanted to be in travel?I was really born into travel. My father was a pilot with...
Travel advisors talk trends, booking insights and hot destinations to watch in 2026 Another year is ending, and a new one is beginning. What trends are you excited about for the year ahead? VY: I think the trend I am most excited about is slow travel. The trend is to stay longer in one place...
Purpose-driven, social travel and family adventures define the next year ANN RUPPENSTEINLooking ahead to what’s in store for 2026, industry expert Jane Clementino sees bucket-list and purpose-driven travel being among the top trends to watch. “Canadians are approaching...
The latest hotel & resort news from Botswana's UNESCO-listed Okavango Delta to the Florida Keys Baines' Lodge For clients looking for something out of the ordinary, Baines’ Lodge, an A&K Sanctuary property in Botswana's UNESCO-listed Okavango Delta, recently reopened after...
MITCHELL MCCLUNG Known as the Pearl of the Atlantic, Madeira is a stunning volcanic archipelago with rugged, mountainous landscapes and dramatic cliffs. Madeira’s sub-tropical climate makes it a year-round destination for tourists. Temperatures are generally 20-27°C, with the summer being drier...
Moby Dick author Melville wrote while in the city Mazatlan's Pueblo Bonito Vantage is clearly happy to inform guests that one of history's famed seafaring sorts who gained acclaim as an author spent time in the coastal city. Guillermo Miranda of the parent company Pueblo Bonito Resorts notes that...
Peruvian site welcomes aspiring cavemen – and cavewomen Not all that glitters in the northern Peruvian cavern system of Quicota is true gold. But that doesn't mean the remarkably long underground attraction didn't at one time attract people eager for some instant wealth. The system, found near...
IAN STALKERBig bears are translating into big bucks in Churchill, Man. The Hudson-Bay-fronting community has seen its population dwindle from over 8,000 in decades gone by to around 800 today, matching a shrinking economy.But a sizeable area polar bear population is resulting in a flourishing...
RIU's first Canadian urban hotel opened successfully with 93% occupancy Count RIU Hotels & Resorts among those who benefitted from the Toronto Blue Jays' post-season World Series run. The Spanish hotel company opened the Riu Plaza Toronto -- its first Canadian property and part of its urban...
Why Nairobi is an essential pre- or post-safari destination MITCH MCCLUNG Kenya is unquestionably East Africa’s tourism hub, well known for its world class safari experiences, from spotting the Big Five in the Maasai Mara to the flamingos at Lake Nakuru made famous in the film Out of Africa. It is a bucket...
