Interest in viewing its gorillas is growing King Kong these ain’t. In fact, the mountain gorillas seen on African Travel, Inc.’s Rwanda tours will likely seem quite docile, perhaps curiously and quietly approaching fascinated onlookers, a far cry from the ferocious giant ape that has thrilled...
From answering the call of adventure to the continued impact of set jetting, here’s a look at some of the key travel trends outlined at Ensemble Horizons 2024. Executives at the recent Ensemble Horizons conference in Las Vegas outlined several key trends impacting the travel and tourism industry...
Go beyond the beach in La Paz Tourism officials in the Baja California city of La Paz are inviting Canadians to see a spectacular sea. The city fronts the Sea of Cortez, which famed oceanographer Jacques Cousteau labelled the “aquarium of the world” because of its remarkably abundant marine...
IAN STALKER African lodging and safari company Time + Tide’s new sales manager for the USA and Canada says its clients may be able to spot leopards or lemurs, depending on which of its clearly differing destinations they opt for. The company provides vacations in landlocked Zambia and Indian Ocean-ringed...
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,...
An upscale offering at Evermore Orlando Resort ANN RUPPENSTEIN Looking at the pierce blue waters of Evermore Bay’s picturesque crystal lagoon, it’s easy to forget that you’re in Orlando and not somewhere on the Florida coast. Resembling a tropical beach getaway, the show-stopper of Evermore...
Fresh from attending Virtuoso Travel Week, Sheila Gallant-Halloran of Lush Life Travel reveals some of the top trends that are shaping the luxury travel industry from safari spots that go far beyond the typical South Africa, Kenya, and Tanzania circuits to epic expeditions and cool escapes. #1 Being...
The next hotel from Art Hotels Ecuador will be in a city that serves as a gateway to the Galapagos IAN STALKER Ecuadorian firm Art Hotels Ecuador is preparing to open its fourth property, with the family owned company eagerly building a presence in mainland Ecuador’s main tourism centres. Art Hotels...
The latest hotel and cruise news in The Bahamas ANN RUPPENSTEIN With 9.65 million arrivals registered, The Bahamas smashed all previous tourism records in 2023. “Demand for The Islands of The Bahamas remains at an all time high,” shared Chester Cooper, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister...
