In a wide-ranging conversation with Bruce Poon Tip, the founder of G Adventures makes the point that: “Travel is a privilege, not a right. When you decide to take a holiday, and to travel, it’s a big decision that can impact a lot of lives, so I hope people change how they think about...
This year's winning Baxter Ambassadors are a diverse mix of students of different ages, backgrounds, and ambitions, but the one thing this group of graduates has in common is optimism. Something we all need a little more of right now.The only program of its kind in Canada, the Baxter Student...
It has been a tough, tough year for travel and tourism professionals. I’m sure that you’re hearing from people who are seriously considering leaving the industry. What do you say to them? Many people are drawn to tourism jobs and longer-term careers for many reasons.For many, it is their...
BSAP 2021 For seven years, Baxter Media has introduced the industry to a new group of fresh-faced Ambassadors as they prepare to take their first step toward an exciting career in tourism. Have you ever wondered where are they now? From promoting and planning local tourism events to adventures...
Meet Michelle Brown At the age of 16 Michelle Brown travelled to London, England with her field hockey team which opened her eyes to the possibilities of travel. Since 1986, she's been going to work at the same office as today. Michelle Brown Travel...
Meet Marta Novkovic Marta Novkovic has been in the industry for 26 years! Before moving to Canada from Croatia, Novkovic spent her summers working at the local tourist office in a small island town. She decided to become a travel agent because she loved interacting with people from different countries. Marta...
Meet Angela Piercey Angela Piercey has been in the industry for 32 years! Piercey says the joy of helping passengers every day with their travel needs is what keeps her passionate about the travel industry decades later. Angela Piercey Senior Travel Advisor, Travelworld of Collingwood, Collingwood,...
Meet Amanda Morrison Amanda Morrison developed a passion for travelling at a young age. At 17 years old she came across a Travel Consultant program in a college brochure book in high school and knew immediately that was what she wanted to do. Amanda...
Meet Carrie Hiebert Carrie Hiebert has 39 years of experience in the travel industry! At the age of 27 she bought into Thompson Travel, the well-established agency in her hometown of Humboldt, Sask. Carrie Hiebert Thompson Travel, Humboldt,...
Meet Colleen Hodgson Growing up in a family that never travelled, Colleen Hodgson was determined to make travel part of her world. The passionate travel advisor has now been part of the industry since 1983 and loves turning other people's travel dreams into reality. Colleen Hodgson International...
