Virginia hotel’s past draws attention Ian StalkerThe Blackburn Inn is perfectly capable of hosting (former) asylum seekers.And in doing so, the Staunton, Virginia, hotel can cite a past that it has every right to be proud of, even if some would-be guests might find its history a little foreboding.The...
Connect live with FITUR 2021 FITUR 2021 will feature a new digital tool aimed at expanding opportunities for networking and sharing information among professionals within the value chain of the international tourism industry. The new tool, FITUR LIVEConnect, is an advanced technology platform that...
PAL Airlines eager to work with agents By: Ian StalkerLouis Gosselin wants to make sure that PAL Airlines doesn't fly under the radar as far as travel agents are concerned.Montreal-based Gosselin, who's promoting PAL Airlines in Quebec and Ottawa, says PAL Airlines can deliver agents' clients throughout...
Sunny Florida destination can be a Blue Jays fan's home away from home By: Ian StalkerToronto Blue Jays fans visiting the Dunedin, Florida, area during spring should put their game-faces on.Dunedin has been the spring training home for the Blue Jays for 44 years, and fans of the team can easily...
My travel style: Adventurous, meaningful, nature. Countries I’ve visited: Eight. I chose to study travel & tourism because: I have a strong passion for travel and I feel it bonds people over shared interests and experiences. My greatest strength: I’m very organized. I like to plan...
My travel style: Adventurous, romantic, responsible.Countries I’ve visited: Eight.I chose to study travel & tourism because: I love to travel and I love to share stories. I think the storytelling aspect of travel and tourism is so important; everyone has a story to tell. I think...
My travel style: Cost saver, adventurous, and comfortable.Countries I’ve visited: Seven.I chose to study travel & tourism because: Being from a country that is heavily dependent on tourism, I have grown to realize the importance of it and wanted to learn more with the expectation...
My travel style: Planned itinerary, sightseeing, good food.Countries I’ve visited: Four. I chose to study travel & tourism because: I have always had a strong passion for travelling the world. I enjoy travelling to a new destination and then coming back and sharing my experiences...
My travel style: Curious, cultural, culinary.Countries I’ve visited: 12.I chose to study travel & tourism because: I had been serving in restaurants for years, but it was getting physically difficult for me to continue. I had originally moved to the Waterloo region to pursue...
My travel style: Adventurous, impulsive, curious.Countries I’ve visited: Seven.I chose to study travel & tourism because: On a school trip in Paris when I was 16, I managed to break away from the group for a bit. It was the first time I’d been out on my own while travelling,...
