Despite the challenges, advisors are demonstrating their worth Ian StalkerTravel agents have left a grim 2020 behind and entered 2021 determined to better their lot in a variety of ways, including vowing not to shortchange themselves when it comes to earnings and brushing up on language skills.Three...
Don’t delay, it's time to start selling the Oberammergau Passion Play today Ann RuppensteinThe origins of the Passion Play date back to the 1600s, when according to the lore, the residents of Oberammergau, Germany made a deal to be spared from the bubonic plague by staging the story of the life...
10 trends shaping the future of travel By: Ann Ruppenstein Let’s look into the crystal ball. Travel Courier caught up with a panel of industry experts to get a sense of what the future holds for travellers and the trade. Here are some top travel predictions for a brave new world. #1 Travel...
What does the cruise ban extension mean for Canadian operators? Ann RuppensteinIn the wake of the introduction of PCR test requirements for all arriving passengers and the announcement that Canada’s major carriers were suspending flights to the Caribbean and Mexico, the travel industry was dealt...
Insights into future travel showing renewed optimism and resolve for human connection For generations, travel has inspired storytelling in books and songs and fuelled the growth of cultures and civilizations. But over the last year, the world went on a different kind of journey, swapping passports...
Fall for these romantic deals Ian Stalker The travel industry is working to make sure love is in the air — even in the midst of a global pandemic.Travel Courier has found numerous examples of the industry reaching out to the romantically inclined, with Valentine's Day right around the corner.Here...
How the role of the travel advisor continues to evolve during the pandemic Travel agent. Travel designer. Travel consultant. Travel advisor. Over the years, the job title “travel agent” has changed to better reflect how an advisor's role goes far beyond booking a simple travel transaction.And...
Discover Tokyo: where old meets new Ian StalkerToronto-based travel personality Steve Gillick wants to put the kibosh on the belief that shopping and dining in Tokyo will automatically prove costly for tourists.Gillick told a recent Baxter Media webcast that the Japanese capital's stores and restaurants...
Coping during COVID-19 This week Travel Courier checks in with Tarah Degelman of Go Travel in Davidson, Saskatchewan, who considers herself fortunate to have been able to travel to the Dominican Republic in November. What has it been like being a travel advisor during this challenging time? This...
Get insights on emerging trends from Silversea It's hard to see clearly into the future, but based on guest interest and destination experts, Silversea has identified popular travel trends for 2022-2023. Popular sailing regions include the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Alaska, Antarctica, the Galápagos...
