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...
Exotik Journeys takes agents on an unforgettable journey through Singapore and Malaysia Exotik Journeys recently wrapped up a FAM trip to Singapore and Malaysia. The trip, running from Oct. 18- 27 provided travel agents from Quebec, Ontario, and British Columbia firsthand insight into the unique...
G Adventures’ founder on the rise of solo travel, the company's connection to a popular dating site and the reasons why advisors are essential Ann Ruppenstein Something travel advisors may not expect to learn about G Adventures is that the adventure tour operator organizes trips for a popular dating...
Q&A with Personal Travel Management's Jenny Revesz Tell us a little about yourself and how long you've been a travel advisor? I’ve been a travel advisor since shortly after graduating from high school in Sydney, Australia. Throughout my career I feel blessed to have arranged travel plans – and lifelong...
