It’s always an extremely difficult task for Travel Courier's selection committee to narrow down the winner of the annual Travel Agent & Beyond Award since each year brings such high calibre nominations. This year was no different as there are remarkable advisors nominated in the special Travel...
Travel advisors on continuous learning through FAM trips and supplier training Can you tell us a little about yourself and what you specialize in? AB: I began my career in 2024 with Paull Travel as a Corporate Travel Assistant after graduating from the Travel and Tourism program at MacEwan University....
Williams talks about her new role, reconnecting with travel partners and what to see and do in Saint Lucia First off, congratulations on the new gig. What are your goals for this position? Thank you so much! It’s an honour representing a destination that has so much to offer. My main priority is reconnecting...
Show me the money! Looking for easy ways to increase your bottom line? Travel Courier reached out to industry experts for their top tips on upselling and increasing commissions. ELEVATE THE EXPERIENCEErin Rogers, G Adventures’ National Sales Manager, Canada, believes that commission growth...
As the 2026 Baxter Student Ambassadors and tourism students from across the country gear up to join the travel industry, Travel Courier caught up with travel pros to hear their words of wisdom for new grads and insights on what they wish they knew when they first graduated. Edmond Eldebs, senior...
School’s not out for summer! For clients who have the thirst for knowledge, check out these opportunities to learn something new while travelling and exploring exciting corners of the world. Total eclipse of the cruise This August, Virgin Voyages is setting sail on a unique 15-night trip to Iceland,...
Story: ANN RUPPENSTEIN + photos: AURORA EXPEDITIONS Even with its third purpose-built ship now in operation, Aurora Expeditions still maintains the same principles that guided its launch 35 years ago. “Greg Mortimer and his wife Margaret built Aurora back in 1991 with the vision of transforming...
Checking out the latest hotel and resort updates Aman Sveti Stefan Aman Sveti Stefan in Montenegro is opening this summer after being closed for the past five years. The mainland retreat Villa Miločer will welcome guests from May 22 together with the adjacent Aman Spa, Queen’s Beach...
Celebrating travel advisors who go above & beyond! It’s hard to believe it’s already been 10 years since we launched the Travel Agent Appreciation edition in honour of travel advisors back in 2016. Leading up to Travel Agent Day, the annual special issue of Travel Courier and Canadian Travel...
Travel industry suppliers on the impact the travel trade has on bookings and business
