Q&A with Envoyage's Jen Albert Tell us a little about yourself and how long you've been a travel advisor? I've been a travel advisor for just about five years, starting at the end of 2019. The timing of this was not great for obvious reasons but it did allow me to really focus on education, personal...
Carrier is now serving cities on several continents Air India has built a formidable presence in both its homeland and abroad and that in turn is enabling it to build a strong customer base in this country. The carrier, which links both Vancouver and Toronto with New Delhi, now serves more than two dozen...
Travel advisors get into the festive spirit in Vienna From seeing Gustav Klimt’s The Kiss in person at Belvedere Palace Museum to touring Vienna's charming Christmas market, Canadian travel advisors got into the festive spirit during a FAM trip to the city from Nov 10-16.“The aroma of festive...
Plans are underway for new properties in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico and Montego Bay, Jamaica AIC Hotel Group is expanding the UNICO brand, which debuted with UNICO 20°87° Riviera Maya, into the UNICO Hotel Collection with new projects in the pipeline. Upcoming destinations will include Puerto Vallarta,...
Stunning agent-booked destination weddings The couple: Geraldine & Mario The wedding: May 8, 2024 at Iberostar Waves Costa Dorada, Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic The guest list: 38 The agent: Andrea Stainburn, Boutique Travel Services Photographers: Timeless Tree Weddings From the bride:...
The newly promoted industry veteran shares advice for agents, his favourite part of being in the travel industry and much more Congrats on your promotion! What are your goals for this new position? Thank you so much! I think it’s easy to jump in and change this or that, but the reality is, we are doing...
Ask the agent – closing the sale Do you find that deals and promotions help drive bookings? Why or why not? MA: Deals and promotions can help drive the dialogue. And, anything that starts the conversation about travel is fine by me. CB: In certain circumstances, deals and promotions (such as a Kids...
Exoticca wants Canadians to go far beyond all inclusive vacations Exoticca’s managing director for Canada wants Canadians to take their vacations far beyond all inclusive resorts in the Caribbean. “We know everyone here wants to get out but they think of going down south to an all-inclusive....
Q&A with Travel Gurus' Natsai Zhou Tell us a little about yourself and how long you've been a travel advisor? Well, I am very new to the industry, just graduating college in July. I’ve only been in the industry for about three months now. Why did you decide to become a travel advisor? Travelling...
Q&A with Treasured Moments Travel's Lisa Dunne Tell us a little about yourself and how long you've been a travel advisor? I have only been an advisor for a year and a half (18 months). I started my journey in late April 2023 behind the scenes before officially marketing myself and booking...
