Voyages can follow those of the voyageurs Ian StalkerNorthwestern Ontario's Voyageur Wilderness can provide novice canoeists curious about this country's past with a combined paddling/history class.The company is inviting people to follow in the paddle swirls of those who first explored the area...
Air Canada looks to a brighter future A rebuilding Air Canada now believes it has put the darkest days of the coronavirus pandemic behind it, a recent Tourism Industry Association of British Columbia webinar was told.Serge Corbeil, the airline's manager of government relations, said the airline...
Agents weigh in on new Cuba guidelines Two Toronto travel agents are hoping new entry guidelines for tourists wanting to vacation in Cuba will help rekindle interest in a destination that has traditionally proven very popular with Canadian sun-seekers.The Cuba Tourist Board has just announced that...
On Aug. 27, Tara Sparshu, a professional travel consultant with TierOne Travel in Edmonton, Alta., embarked on her first international trip since the industry was altered by the onset of the global pandemic. “For me it was important not only because I miss travelling to see and experience...
Travel advisors support vaccination requirements for travel and tourism Ian StalkerSeveral travel agents are applauding decisions by the likes of tour operators and cruise companies to require clients to be fully vaccinated against coronavirus, saying the moves will help the travel industry get back...
Tourism ministers believe the future looks bright Two Caribbean destinations believe their tourist trades have a bright future in spite of the trials and tribulations the coronavirus pandemic has created for those involved in travel.Belize tourism minister Anthony Mahler and his Saint Lucia counterpart...
Millennials in Travel, an organization dedicated to career development and networking, is expanding internationally with the launch of a Canadian chapter in Vancouver. Industry professionals Kemi Wells of Wells Luxury Travel and McKenzie McMillan of The Travel Group are spearheading the new venture. “After...
BST Vacations' Peterborough Departures are back for 2022 Dana Empey, Vice President, and Scott Stewart, President of BST VacationsBST Vacations (Blowes & Stewart Travel Group Ltd) has announced the lineup for its 2022 Peterborough Departures featuring trips to St. John’s, Newfoundland; Cape...
Great ideas abound in tourism! Story: Ian Stalker Main photos: Niamh BarryInnovation seems to come naturally to the travel industry.This country and others continue to see the sort of creativity that leads to people wanting to travel and enjoy new experiences.Here are some examples: Somewhere...
New Zooom the Matterhorn experience now open The Zermatt area has a new attraction that can sort of give tourists an up-close-and-personal look at the Matterhorn without having to set foot on the towering peak.This year saw the opening of Zooom the Matterhorn, which provides great views of the mountain...
