Where are they now?

Catching up with BSAP finalists and winners to find out how their careers in travel and tourism have...

May 21, 2026

Edua Marczinko

What inspired you to pursue a path in travel, tourism, or hospitality? At the end of grade 12, I knew...

May 21, 2026

Sheree Loyloy

What inspired you to pursue a path in travel, tourism, or hospitality?I was inspired...

May 21, 2026


Golestan Kadir

What inspired you to pursue a path in travel, tourism, or hospitality?My passion for travel,...

May 21, 2026

Jacob Maracle

What inspired you to pursue a path in travel, tourism, or hospitality?I initially...

May 21, 2026

Eitan Shalmon

What inspired you to pursue a path in travel, tourism, or hospitality?My first experience...

May 21, 2026


Sandals

All aboard Aurora Expeditions

Story: ANN RUPPENSTEIN + photos: AURORA EXPEDITIONS   Even with its third purpose-built...

By Ann / May 14, 2026

Panama courts Canadian corporate and incentive travel market

Panama tells the Canadian trade to mind their own business for good business! Panamanian tourism officials...

By Ian / May 14, 2026

FITCuba’s virtual success highlights optimistic future for resilient tourism industry

Cuba’s tourism commitment unveiled at virtual FITCuba event Cuba went the high-tech route last...

By Ian / May 14, 2026


Air Canada Vacations

DR Tourism Minister David Collado promotes different sides to the country

Dominican Republic is much more than beaches Dominican Republic Tourism minister David Collado used...

By Ian / May 14, 2026

Acapulco botanical garden showcases area vegetation

Staff determined to preserve natural legacy Hurricanes Otis and John huffed and puffed but couldn't...

By Ian / May 14, 2026

The Algarve pushes beyond beach tourism to promote golf, wine and history

Algarve officials highlight 40+ golf courses and 20 wineries to attract year-round tourists Southern...

By Ian / May 7, 2026


New hotels and resorts to inspire bookings and getaways

Checking out the latest hotel and resort updates Aman Sveti Stefan Aman Sveti Stefan...

By Ann / May 7, 2026

There’s so much more to explore in Catalonia than Barcelona

This year marks the 100th anniversary of Gaudi This year marks the 100th anniversary of the death of an architect...

By Ian / May 7, 2026

Discover 65,000 years of culture in Queensland

Clients can experience Brisbane’s Indigenous treasures Story: Mitchell McClung + Photos: Tourism...

April 30, 2026


Manulife

BAXTER STUDENT AMBASSADOR PROGRAM
Edua Marczinko

What inspired you to pursue a path in travel, tourism, or hospitality? At the end of grade 12, I knew that I wanted my future career to be in tourism and hospitality....

May 21, 2026

Sheree Loyloy

What inspired you to pursue a path in travel, tourism, or hospitality?I was inspired by my experiences working in customer service and volunteering,...

May 21, 2026


Golestan Kadir

What inspired you to pursue a path in travel, tourism, or hospitality?My passion for travel, tourism, and hospitality comes from my lived experience...

May 21, 2026

Jacob Maracle

What inspired you to pursue a path in travel, tourism, or hospitality?I initially picked tourism solely for my love of geography, history and culture,...

May 21, 2026


Eitan Shalmon

What inspired you to pursue a path in travel, tourism, or hospitality?My first experience in the industry was in 2022, working as a tour operations...

May 21, 2026

Gail Ritchie

What inspired you to pursue a path in travel, tourism, or hospitality?My interest in travel and tourism started after my first flight at 19. I began...

May 21, 2026


Omasi Orusa

What inspired you to pursue a path in travel, tourism, or hospitality?Exploring, learning about history, cultures, and new places has always interested...

May 21, 2026

Aya (Afnan) Khan

What inspired you to pursue a path in travel, tourism or hospitality?I am inspired by a passion for travel and cultural exchange, as well as the opportunity...

May 21, 2026


Franz Dennielle Sestoso Blasabas

What inspired you to pursue a path in travel, tourism, or hospitality? Growing up, tourism and travel were not exactly my first choice. I wanted to be in the ...

May 21, 2026

Grace Arseneau

What inspired you to pursue a path in travel, tourism or hospitality?Travel has been an inspiration and driving force in my life from a young...

May 21, 2026


Karina McNeill

What inspired you to pursue a path in travel, tourism, or hospitality?What inspired me to pursue a path in tourism was my early love for exploring...

May 21, 2026

Patricia Directo

What inspired you to pursue a path in travel, tourism, or hospitality?My journey started with transition–moving from the Philippines to Canada...

May 21, 2026


Jeanne Vianey Juliano

What inspired you to pursue a path in travel, tourism, or hospitality?It started because I have always been interested in food. From a very young...

May 21, 2026

Cynthia Ramirez

What inspired you to pursue a path in travel, tourism, or hospitality? Since I was very young, I have been passionate about tourism, travel,...

May 20, 2026




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