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,...
From a new opening in Cancun to refreshed villas in St. Kitts, here’s the latest hotel news Meliá Casa Maya Cancún Meliá Hotels & Resorts celebrated the official grand opening of Meliá Casa Maya Cancun this month, following its soft opening in December.The resort features 260 all-inclusive...
Do you know an amazing Canadian travel advisor whose hard work and dedication deserves to be in the spotlight? Do you work with a travel consultant who goes above and beyond for their clients or the community? If so, we want to hear from you! Nominations are now open for travel advisors to be profiled...
Founders Paula and Travis Stewart will continue to be involved in the business Boutique travel agency Stewart Travel Group is embarking on a new chapter amidst new ownership. Founders Paula and Travis Stewart are partnering with Glen Kennedy and Jeni Mutch-Kennedy to ensure the continued success and growth...
The president & CEO of H.I.S. Canada Travel Inc., the parent company of TravelBrands, looks back on 30 years in the travel industry Tell us about yourself and how long you've been in the travel industry? I’m Nathalie Tanious and I’ve spent over 30 years in the travel industry. I started as a contact...
This 300-suite, adults-only resort embraces the fact that it isn’t oceanfront The view from my gigantic rooftop – and I mean enormous to the point that it’s larger than a suite and balcony combined at most resorts – isn’t what you’d expect from a typical Mexican retreat. Instead of waves...
Off-the-beaten path destinations and Europe bookings are strong A new year is here! What are some of the key trends for the year ahead? EK: One notable trend we've observed over the past few years—and one I believe is here to stay—is the rise of multi-generational travel. More grandparents are choosing...
Q&A with Ashley Hanneman Tell us a little about yourself and how long you've been a travel advisor? I am a single mother of two wonderful children ages 14 and 10, and the owner/founder of Monarch Travel Pros in Sherwood Park, Alberta. My family and I are all very active, love to travel and be outdoors....
I have been thinking about this a lot and my top five I would say are Madeira, Portugal; Galapagos Islands, Ecuador; Mozambique; Slovenia and Western Australia. Slovenia is somewhere I went in November, in the off-season and was blown away by its beauty. I think Canadians would love it. Being...
From luxurious overwater villas to a waterpark that makes a splash, these adjacent resorts have something for every type of client, even those with a sensual side… All too often resorts claim to have something for everyone, but in the case of the newly opened Princess Senses the Mangrove and Princess...
