Checking in: the latest hotel and resort news Main photos courtesy of Wymara Turks & CaicosANN RUPPENSTEINAn overview of the latest in hotel and resort news in the Caribbean, Mexico, Europe and North America. Wymara Turks & Caicos Following a renovation...
By: Ian StalkerTourist boards and tour operators alike are quick to salute travel agents for their perseverance during what has been an extraordinarily tough time for the travel industry.A quick survey of some prominent people in the industry quickly elicited kind words for agents, who like...
Surfing is one of many popular activities in Santa Monica IAN STALKERTodd Mitsuhata says the Los Angeles-area oceanfront destination of Santa Monica is a fun, fun, fun sort of place for those eager to rekindle memories of 1960s southern California beach culture underscored by the likes of The Beach...
Meet Sue Flemming A self proclaimed travel addict, Sue Flemming figured being a travel agent was the best fit for her ‘can’t sit still’ lifestyle. With 30 years of experience in the industry, she loves connecting with clients and introducing them to new experiences or challenges. Her career...
Meet Shannon Graves Looking back on her 23 year career as a leisure travel advisor, Shannon Graves says she wouldn’t change her job for anything. Although it got postponed several times, Graves has been planning a private group to Morocco with G Adventures that’s finally set to depart in the fall....
Photos courtesy of Wanuskewin Heritage Park Sometimes lost in the history of Canadian Indigenous and Inuit nations are the stories of the Métis, whose presence was established only after the French and Scottish colonizers had come to these shores. That was in the 1700s, after...
Goway Travel adds Qatar product line to roster Goway is expanding its Middle East travel options with the launch of travel products in Qatar. Although the tour operator will not be selling Qatar during the 2022 FIFA World Cup, taking place from November 21 to December 18, the anticipation of the tournament...
Meet Shalene Dudley Shalene Dudley was the winner of Baxter Media’s inaugural Travel Agent And Beyond Award last year. Since then, she branched out on her own to form an independent travel agency. She continues to make a difference in the travel industry, earning a nomination for the Travel Agent...
Meet Mike Sanderson Mike Sanderson has been in the travel industry since 1996 in various roles from working for Manulife to running his own travel agency. He feels it's a privilege to be able to plan special vacation experiences for clients that they will remember for the rest of their lives. During...
Meet Mary Larocque As travel came to a standstill, Mary LaRocque found a way to keep her agency afloat by launching a travel and style boutique. Despite all the challenges that the pandemic brought, she continued to mentor and offer placement opportunities for travel and tourism and high school students....
