There are a lot of reasons why agents make the switch to home-based – to keep more of their earnings, to have freedom to sell what they want, a better work/life balance and—let’s be honest—to get away from a lot of admin work that keeps them from focusing on selling travel. That’s why it is so important...
ACTA’s Wendy Paradis encourages Canadians to take the road less travelled IAN STALKERACTA president Wendy Paradis is suggesting that her members encourage their clients to consider taking the road less travelled. Paradis told delegates to the Sept. 12 2024 Eastern Canada Travel Industry Summit...
A look at how tech-enabler Mews is helping some independent hotels in Canada improve the guest experiences TED DAVISSome forward-thinking, independent hotels in Canada are in the vanguard of improving guest experiences through partnerships with tech-enabler Mews. The Prague-headquartered company...
Ecuador is ramping up efforts to entice more visits from Canadian travellers BEATRICE ANGThe republic of Ecuador is ramping up efforts to entice travellers to experience its authentic offerings.“We’re here and we’re back,” enthused Santiago Granda, undersecretary of promotion for Ecuador’s...
Discover the little-known, but up-and-coming port stops of Monemvasia and Nafplio Greece Steve MacNaullEveryone is young and beautiful in Monemvasia. So says our tour guide Tina Leimoniti with a laugh. I picked up this grandiose declaration at Liotrivi Olive Oil Estate, in an enclave...
New luxury and boutique hotel options are available ANN RUPPENSTEIN Following the cancelled Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna this past August, Austria’s capital city turned a negative into a positive for disappointed fans known as Swifties. In the wake of a foiled planned terrorist attack, Elke...
Tour operator takes clients up, up and away IAN STALKER Arctic Kingdom can offer those who venture North an Arctic tern's-eye-view of Baffin Island expanses. The Iqaluit-based company is inviting Nunavut-bound vacationers to consider getting a view of Northern landscapes from above, thanks to its hot-air...
Sayulita is known for its relaxed ambiance IAN STALKER Meliá Hotels International is preparing to reach out to surfer dudes wanting to ride west coast Mexican waves in a community known for that type of activity. The Spanish company will in December open one of its ME brand properties in the Pacific...
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. Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at Hangzhou Centre Featuring 188 guest rooms and 26 suites, Four...
Arajet will soon debut direct flights to Punta Cana for Canadian travellers IAN STALKERDominican Republic carrier Arajet is adjusting its Canadian routes, a nod to those of us who appreciate sun-splashed Caribbean beaches.The Santo Domingo-based airline currently has three weekly flights from both...
