Fresh from attending Virtuoso Travel Week, Sheila Gallant-Halloran of Lush Life Travel reveals some of the top trends that are shaping the luxury travel industry from safari spots that go far beyond the typical South Africa, Kenya, and Tanzania circuits to epic expeditions and cool escapes. #1...
The next hotel from Art Hotels Ecuador will be in a city that serves as a gateway to the Galapagos IAN STALKER Ecuadorian firm Art Hotels Ecuador is preparing to open its fourth property, with the family owned company eagerly building a presence in mainland Ecuador’s main tourism centres. Art...
Cuban festival will showcase three culturally iconic items to visitors IAN STALKERThe Cuba Tourist Board is inviting the world's travellers to get the lowdown on the bottoms-up routine in Cuba, home to rum brands and rum cocktails that have built an international following. And those attending an upcoming...
LinkedIn is beating out Instagram and Facebook as the platform of choice for agents Sheila Gallant-Halloran At Virtuoso Travel Week, LinkedIn emerged as a key platform for professionals, which resonates deeply with me. While I've used Facebook and Instagram over the years, LinkedIn has become my go-to....
Rising temperatures blamed for different types of natural disasters IAN STALKER Three tour operators that send people to far-flung destinations are warning that the travel industry will have to brace for more disruptions linked to climate change, but add that the industry itself can do its part to lessen...
Island is promoted as an 'inclusive' part of the world IAN STALKER Grenada tourism authorities are cheerfully bucking the all-inclusive trend that has surfaced on many Caribbean islands in recent decades. Petra Roach, CEO of the Grenada Tourism Authority, told a recent Toronto gathering that her island...
The resort report: what's new in the hotel world ANN RUPPENSTEIN Checking out the latest hotel and resort news from fresh renovations to brand new or upcoming properties to entice your clients. NH Maldives Kuda Rah Resort NH Maldives Kuda Rah Resort is set to open its doors on Sept. 1, marking...
ANN RUPPENSTEINMost airlines aren’t born out of a love story, but it was a classic tale of a long-distance romance that sparked the early stages of interCaribbean Airways. Back in 1987, founder Lyndon Gardiner started on an aviation quest while he had a day job working for a bank when...
Golfers can now hit the greens with a llama ANN RUPPENSTEIN Tee time just got a little more unique. Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa, a historic resort in Whitefield, New Hampshire, has debuted a new experience where travellers can hit the greens with a llama as their personal caddy. Ideal for clients...
Maybe Mable will be the star of these wine tours IAN STALKERVirginia's Tipsy Wagen Tours uses a vintage vehicle to carry oenophiles — and those who may not be quite as knowledgeable about wine — in search of a great vintage.The Palmyra, Virginia-based company uses a 1972 Volkswagen bus for its winery...
