From a hillside property in Florence to the shores of Playa Esmeralda in the Dominican Republic, here are the latest hotel and resort openings Secrets Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa The adults-only Secrets Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa in the Dominican Republic's Miches region is a new option...
Carolina Bellina of Hyatt Inclusive Collection delves into her 28-year career in the travel industry Can you tell us a little about yourself and how long you’ve been in the travel industry? I was born in Montreal but moved to the Dominican Republic as a child, where I grew up and discovered...
ann ruppenstein It’s just after sunrise on the Monday morning of the August long weekend and Colin James, the CEO of the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority, has opted not to sleep in. Instead, he’s joining Canadian travel advisors on location in Antigua for a scenic...
Count Thai tourism officials among those who appreciate new dino-themed movie BY: IAN STALKERThe Tourism Authority of Thailand fully expects that the big screen will again boost Thailand's popularity among the world’s travellers. Thai landscapes are featured in current box office...
A culinary and cruising adventure in Lyon BY: STEVE MACNAULL "You come to Lyon to eat!?"It's as much an assumption as it is a rhetorical question from the front desk clerk as we check into the Hotel de l'Abbaye in Lyon, France. As a matter of fact, I have come to Lyon...
BY: BOW MOWAT While there’s no doubt that Canadian visitors are down so far in 2025, Experience Kissimmee’s President and CEO, DT Minich made it clear that “we will do whatever we need to do” to ensure Canadians continue to visit Kissimmee.“I try to get up here at least...
Charting a course for growth with Carla Brake of HX Expeditions Can you catch us up on what you’ve been up to recently and how things are going since you joined HX EXPEDITIONS?It’s been a whirlwind in the best way. Since joining HX, I’ve been focused on strengthening our presence across...
The chief operations officer for South African Tourism is on a mission to let travellers know that the destination offers so much more than game drives and landmark Table Mountain views.“What we need to do as South African Tourism is make sure that the markets understand that South...
BY: ANN RUPPENSTEIN Explora Journeys is three steps closer to achieving its goal of having a fleet of six ships by 2028. The luxury lifestyle brand marked a triple milestone at Fincantieri’s Sestri Ponente Shipyard in Italy on July 14th, celebrating the float out of EXPLORA...
Grenada invites tourists to leave their resorts and meet the locals on holidays The new head of the Grenada Tourism Authority says Canadians who haven't visited her destination shouldn't dismiss it as simply another part of the world offering great beaches and little else. Tourism authority CEO Stacey...
