Sailing in the right direction with mixed doses A Toronto travel agent who has been urging cruise companies to accept clients with mixed coronavirus vaccinations as being fully vaccinated says a new decision by Royal Caribbean brand companies amounts to “a game-changer” for Canadian agents.Pat...
Story: Ann Ruppenstein Photos: @lilyfirephoto Whether at home or 10,000 feet in the air, Calgary-based travel advisor Tannis Dyrland wants to take your cocktail game to the next level. The owner of Travel With Tannis has launched Mile High Cocktails — conveniently sized cocktail kits with...
Royal Uno readies to welcome travellers in 2022 Set to open February 28, 2022, Royal Uno All Inclusive Resort & Spa is a new beachfront project by Royal Resorts in the Cancun Hotel Zone. The 540 room and suite resort features four bars, five restaurants, two oversized pools, a children’s pool...
Alaia offers a luxurious way to unwind in Belize It’s an exciting time for the hospitality industry in Belize as tourism is rebounding, flights are picking up and new luxury branded properties are coming online to attract visitors. One of the newest hotels is Alaia Belize, part of the Autograph...
Beaches abound on our planet Story: Ian Stalker So, just where to go when in search of sun, sea and sand?Well, the options are seemingly endless, with great beaches found throughout this great wide world.Travel Courier has asked some of those in the travel industry for their picks and they provided...
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...
