Chelsey Quirk talks about her new position and what’s in store for Indigenous tourism in Alberta The new CEO of Indigenous Tourism Alberta has taken the helm of the tourism body at what she says is a great time for that aspect of Alberta's tourism trade. Chelsey Quirk – who grew up in a tourism...
From the riverside of Portugal to scenic South Caicos, here's the latest openings Tivoli Kopke Porto Gaia Hotel Located on the south bank of the Douro River in the city of Vila Nova de Gaia, the brand-new, five-star Tivoli Kopke Porto Gaia Hotel offers travellers a unique experience that combines...
Transition underscores a changed Colombia Brendan Hanrahan has met some Colombian river guides who have beaten their swords into rafting oars. Hanrahan is with Bogota-based tour company Awake Travel, which among other things can send people on rafting trips on interior Colombia's Güejar River Canyon,...
A cave hotel is one example of the interesting accommodations that await clients Istanbul-headquartered Fez Travel clearly isn't kidding when it says it likes to have its clients overnight in "alternative or cool" places. For instance, "we always stay in a cave hotel in Cappadocia," the company's...
Carrier linking Montreal with Moroccan city Should this Air Transat route be dubbed the Marrakesh Express?Air Transat is now offering direct Montreal-Marrakesh service, a quick way for Quebecers to get to the fabled city that's synonymous with Morocco's exotic side and prompted the famed Crosby,...
From NYC to Lake Placid, Wesley Gray heads to New York State to find out what's on offer for clients looking for a winter wonderland experience I Love NY, the New York State Division of Tourism, recently put the spotlight on the destination’s vast winter tourism offerings on an adventure-centric trip...
Doubtful Sound and remote Stewart Island featured on RealNZ tours Perhaps Charles Darwin would have really appreciated New Zealand's remote Stewart Island if he had reached it.Naturalist Darwin is best known for his Theory of Evolution, which was inspired by his time spent on Ecuador's Galapagos...
Tourists can be near the precipice of Victoria Falls This is a tale of two Zambian pools created by Mother Nature, one with an angelic-sounding name, the other with a satanic-sounding moniker and neither of which is for those seeking mundane tourism experiences. The side of Victoria Falls found...
Two globetrotting travel advisors talk adventure travel insights and trends Tell us a little bit about yourself and what you like about booking adventure travel? LL: What I love about booking adventure travel is how deeply it resonates with my soul. As a woman who enjoys more than just lounging by the pool,...
Go your own way: women are driving solo travel and adventure bookings Forget family, friends and even partners. According to American Express Travel's 2024 Global Travel Trends Report, the most popular new travel companion for many intrepid travellers this year is me, myself, and I. Tracking the trends,...
