Athens awaits Canadian travellers Vangelis Vlachos, CEO of the Athens Development and Destination Management Agency, talks to Travel Courier about how Greece's capital city has become so much more than a stopover destination, what's in store for travellers and the important role of travel advisors. As...
Bermuda & Fort Lauderdale launch "Go Where The Yachts Go" campaign By: Ian StalkerBermuda Tourism Authority and Visit Lauderdale will pair their nautical strengths in a new partnership designed to elevate both destinations’ desirable yachting lifestyle. Bermuda and Greater Fort Lauderdale...
Live like a king while vacationing in India By: Ian Stalker A prominent Indian hotelier is inviting tourists to, if not live like a king, at least experience another type of fabled royal lifestyle while vacationing in India. Randhir Singh, president of the Indian Heritage Hotels Association, told...
Little Canada is a vast journey in miniature By: Ian StalkerJohn Phillipson is preparing for the opening of an attraction that will eventually enable visitors to experience Canada from sea to sea and its northern expanses as well without leaving downtown Toronto.Phillipson is vice-president and general...
Home is where the start is for Calgary-based carrier By: Bob MowatWith the announcement that it was restoring flights to its complete network of domestic airports, WestJet signalled this week that the safest way to ‘restart travel’ was to begin at home – although that’s not to say the carrier...
Cruising into a bright future By: Ann Ruppenstein After a long, treacherous and tumultuous journey during the pandemic, the cruise industry finally felt some positive waves this month as multiple cruise lines confirmed upcoming plans to resume operations. Hear from Lisa Lutoff-Perlo,...
Lockdowns have increased wanderlust: G Adventures reveals future travel trends Although he’s definitely not one to shy away from competition, G Adventures’ founder Bruce Poon Tip believes tour operators should come together when it comes to the safety of travellers. “We are all going to follow...
Get ready to take a hike and connect with locals in Southwest Portugal By: Ann RuppensteinFor Rota Vicentina Association's president Marta Cabral, its network of hiking and biking trails spread across Alentejo and Algarve aren’t just about getting out in nature to experience the stunning scenery...
The world is a festive place Ian Stalker There are plenty of intriguing things that repeat themselves year to year or even day to day that tourists can enjoy in this wide world of ours.Travel Courier has uncovered some great celebrations, traditions and festivities that visitors can experience...
Running through the jungle is no walk in the park By: Ian Stalker Linh Nguyen is inviting Canadians to run through the jungle while cautioning that that won't be any walk in the park. And Nguyen, who runs Vietnamese tour company Mr. Linh's Adventures, says those who accept his invitation will...
