It’s hard to predict what the future holds at a time when anything can change in an instant and the travel industry remains in a fluid state. But to get a sense of what’s in store for 2022, Travel Courier talked to a panel of travel industry professionals and tour operators. Here’s a look at six travel...
New look in line with focus on sustainability and achieving carbon neutrality ANN RUPPENSTEIN 2022 wasn’t quite off to the bright start the travel industry was looking for, but Contiki ushered in the New Year with a new look to reflect a brighter future and the desire for authentic interactions. “We...
Europe dreaming: Four hotels opening in 2022 ANN RUPPENSTEIN From island hopping in Greece to soaking up the sun in Ibiza, it’s easy to dream about a European getaway. While where to stay isn’t usually as important as where to go, Travel Courier tracked down new openings that allow travellers...
Go Habs Go Cuba-style IAN STALKER Will those in tropical Cuba celebrate if the Habs win the Stanley Cup? Well, at least one person on an often-steamy island where hockey would seemingly be an improbable game will likely be applauding such an achievement. Rene Castillo serves up drink at the beachfront...
It's fine to enjoy wine in the great outdoors Story: IAN STALKER Photos: KIMBERLY SHEPPARD Winter visitors to northern Virginia's Delaplane Cellars winery needn't whine about possibly coolish weather while sipping wine. The winery has "igloos" that provide guests with an outdoorsy experience while...
Looking FC by Eric Cantona specializes in trips for passionate football fans Sporting legend Eric Cantona, a former captain of Manchester United, is taking his passion for the game to the next level with the launch of a series of curated travel experiences.In collaboration with DHARMA, Looking...
Alcohol-free lifestyle goes beyond dry January ANN RUPPENSTEINAs mocktails explode in trendy bars across the country, the dry January movement gains more momentum each year and the variety of zero proof spirits and beers are on the rise, the travel industry is also stepping up its game to cater...
Agents reveal where clients are travelling and what’s driving bookings during a turbulent time What started out as a challenging time for travel advisor Brittany Rayner quickly turned into the opposite.“I was thinking ‘wow, this is going to be a tough few coming months’...
Pharrell Williams and David Grutman reveal Somewhere Else resort coming to The Bahamas First came a restaurant, then came a Miami Beach-based hotel, now Pharrell Williams and David Grutman are bringing their vision for a resort to life in The Bahamas. Featuring 400 suites and guestrooms, Somewhere...
Agents join airlines and tourism roundtable in call to end PCR testing on arrival IAN STALKER Travel agents are lending their voices to a call by prominent travel industry medical personnel for the federal government to shift PCR testing taking place in this country's airports into communities,...
