Explore Florida beyond the gateways By: Ann Ruppenstein Think Florida is all about unforgettable theme parks and stunning sandy beaches? Although those are some of the key features that draw in visitors year after year, the state is putting the spotlight on its more off-the-beaten-path experiences...
G Adventures gears up to take travellers back out on the Inca Trail By: Ann RuppensteinWhat’s involved in getting a tour back up and running in the wake of a global pandemic?Ahead of bringing travellers back to experience one of the highlights of Peru — the four day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu...
England's events industry is embracing new beginnings By: Ann RuppensteinWith over 82 million household streams, Bridgerton has been a steamy hit for Netflix, becoming its most-watched series to date. Even during a global pandemic, that success is already leading to a positive impact on future...
Kennedy Space Center wants people to realize the sky's not the limit By: Ian Stalker Don Thomas hopes Florida's Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex will lead youthful visitors to have the same remarkably lofty dream he had as a youngster.The Complex is the visitor center for the Kennedy Space...
Hats off to Texas By: Ian Stalker Could some of Cordell Walker's predecessors have taken on a killjoy role in the eyes of lustful San Angelo, Texas, residents and visitors?Well, some might argue that was the case. City attractions include Miss Hattie's Bordello Museum, a one-time house of ill repute...
talking travel and trends with contiki Dearest readers, are you burning to follow in the footsteps of Daphne and the Duke of Hastings? It turns out, you are not alone. After Contiki asked its community if they would be interested in a Bridgerton-themed trip, the holiday provider for 18 to 35-year-olds...
Hey, it's Market Manager – Canada & Golf, VisitScotland The New Year is here. What’s giving you hope for the future?While travel to Scotland is still not possible we’re seeing lots of research showing that it continues to be one of the top destinations travellers want to visit...
Thailand, Switzerland, Australia remain committed to travel trade Ian StalkerSchool's not out for travel agents.Tourist boards have continued to educate travel agents about their destinations during the coronavirus pandemic, wanting to ensure agents have all the information they need to sell the destinations...
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...
