The world has plenty of attractive attractions Ian Stalker History awaits travellers during these monument-al times.Indeed, the world has endless historical attractions, some of which are household names, others of which aren't as well known.Here are a few sites well worthy of visits by tourists: Renata...
Coping during COVID-19 This week Travel Courier checks in with Lesley Keyter, CEO and Founder of The Travel Lady Agency, who has come a long way from sending out faxes to promote her business. Keyter continues to advertise cruise and adventure travel for 2021 and 2022, and has made some bookings...
Hey, it's Renee Stanton-Defaria! General Manager Sales, Goway Travel How have you been coping during the last nine months and how have you been keeping busy?I had a baby, Brody, in April, so he has been keeping me very busy. (Yes, I had a COVID-19 baby, right in the peak of it all.)...
Welcome to the North Travel Courier chats with Joe Bailey, owner, president & CEO of North Star Adventures, about the Indigenous-owned tour operator and why clients should consider the Northwest Territories for their next getaway. Tell us a little about North Star Adventures and what you offer? North...
Ann Ruppenstein On travelling and giving back An agent reveals why voluntourism is integral to her itineraries When Yvette Crossley plans out the details for the women’s tours she escorts, giving back to the communities the group visits is integral to the agenda. “Voluntourism is always...
Ann Ruppenstein Switzerland is calling Canadians Five unforgettable experiences to add to your 2021 bucket list 1) Enjoy fondue for two in the great outdoors in Gstaad Cheese, please! A place that has as many residents as cows — 7,000 — must be home to some delicious cheese....
Hey, it's BDM, Eastern Ontario & Quebec, Collette Tell us a little bit about moving to Barcelona and what it's like working for Collette remotely? Moving to Barcelona for school was definitely a whirlwind, especially dealing with all of the VISA procedures in the lockdown. However, I have...
Ready for take off Travel Courier chats with Sunwing’s COO Andrew Dawson about restarting operations, how the airline has adapted to the new normal and what agents should know about winter bookings This has been a challenging time for those in the travel industry. How are you feeling since...
Ann Ruppenstein Welcome back to Curaçao With Air Canada service resuming, a memorable vacation awaits From her professional kitchen in Curaçao, Helmi Smeulders is explaining how to make Arepa di Pampuna, which are pumpkin pancakes. Typically, guests would be participating in the hands-on...
Nine months later… The struggles and triumphs of being a travel agent during the pandemic By: Ann Ruppenstein Photos: Jan Padilla & Caroline Selfors From commission recalls to cancelled bookings to endless hours on hold, the last nine months have certainly taken a toll on travel...
