Anguilla awaits Destination expands vacation bubble concept Having been officially pronounced COVID-19 free by the Word Health Organization, Anguilla is taking a cautious approach to welcoming back international travellers with a three-testing protocol in place.Now in phase 2, the Caribbean...
Coping during COVID-19 This week Travel Courier checks in with Melissa Tolmie, Team Manager with Travel Gurus in Edmonton, who took part in an Air Canada do-it-yourself FAM to Jamaica in August and says rapid testing in Alberta is helping bookings. What has it been like being a travel advisor during...
21 days later... Introducing G Adventures' longest Cyber Sale While Cyber Monday sales typically last one day, G Adventures is stretching it out over the course of 21 days — their longest Cyber Sale to date — to encourage travellers to look forward to 2021 travel.The sale includes $1 upfront...
A look at what’s new at Secrets Royal Beach Punta Cana Secrets Royal Beach Punta Cana held a grand reopening celebration — both in person and virtually — on Nov. 5 following a US$36 million renovation. With the addition of 90 new suites, the property now features 639 rooms, including elevated...
Hey, it's BDM Western Canada, Playa Hotels & Resorts How have you been coping during the last nine months and how have you been keeping busy? This year has been such a stressful time for all of us in the travel industry. It’s been devastating to see so many friends and colleagues...
Winter is coming... and many destinations are ready for its arrival Ian Stalker Cold-weather activities can be cool.In fact, many of those involved in the travel industry say winter weather can lead to great travel experiences.Here are some winter suggestions for outdoorsy sorts. Randy...
An ode to travel Agents discuss the transformative growth gained from exploring the world By: Ann Ruppenstein Cover photos: Nathan Dumlao & Dino Reichmuth The power of travel One year ago, the thought of planes being grounded and destinations closing their doors to international...
Staying top of mind Travel Courier chats with Jasmine Grant & Stacy Niemi, BDMs with AIC Hotel Group, about their strategies for staying connected with travel advisors during a challenging year. Can you share a bit about how you’ve stayed engaged with agents during this time? Jasmine:...
Ian Stalker Welcome back to The Cayman Islands Destination cautiously re-entering tourism The Cayman Islands is re-entering tourism cautiously during these days of coronavirus, offering would-be visitors a trio of distinct choices while doing so.Tammy van Zyl of the Cayman Islands Department...
Coping during COVID-19 This week Travel Courier checks in with Ned Ambrus of The Travel Desk in Spruce Grove, AB, who says the last eight months have been the most challenging of her 23 years as an agent, but she can’t imagine doing anything else. What has it been like being a travel advisor...
