Visit Portugal’s Inês Almeida Garrett on the destination’s all-season appeal Tell us a little bit about yourself and how long you've been in the travel industry? Did you move to Canada for the role? I am from Lisbon, Portugal, married to Gonçalo and we have two daughters, ages seven and nine....
Travel advisors on what's trending for Canadian travellers and opportunities for the year ahead Where are your clients kicking off their 2026 travels? CDT: Many of my clients are kicking off 2026 by heading south to the Caribbean to escape the cold, because honestly, sunshine and sandy beaches never...
Looking at current booking trends for Europe, Air Canada Vacations’ Diana Rodriguez isn’t surprised to see Portugal emerging as the top selling destination for Canadian travellers so far this year.“In tandem with this, the No. 1 selling tour is Portugal North to South,” Rodriguez,...
Clients can go their own way with Goway Goway has launched a new product line with itineraries in Dubai, Egypt, India, Jordan and Thailand that are designed specifically for solo women travellers.“These trips are women-focused travel experiences created with women in mind,” Linda Warner, Director...
Flair Airlines CEO Maciej Wilk says the carrier is expanding and evolving its business approach beyond simply being an ultra-low-cost carrier into being a value-driven carrier. At the top of its distribution strategy is finding ways to target corporate travellers as well as Canadians...
The latest hotel and resort updates in Thailand, Mallorca and beyond Andaz One Bangkok Andaz One Bangkok is now open in the Thai capital, as part of the One Bangkok district, which comprises workplaces, retail zones, luxury residences, hotels, art and culture, open and green spaces, and a live...
The latest hotel and resort updates in Mexico, the Caribbean and beyond Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts is kicking off the year with three major developments across Mexico, Spain and the Caribbean.Notably, Bahia Principe Grand Tequila (Riviera Maya)...
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...
