The future looks promising TPI ends fiscal year with a strong outlook for 2021 & 2022 bookings Travel Professionals International (TPI) ended the fiscal year 2020 with a strong and positive outlook for 2021 and 2022 bookings.“This has been an unsettling year for all of us in the travel industry....
Explore Jasper: a small town with timeless appeal An interview with James Jackson, President and CEO, Tourism Jasper How has the pandemic changed your marketing strategies? This year we focused on the idea of Venture Again, built off our brand slogan, Venture Beyond. Venture Again is a campaign based...
A decade of difference Travel advisors weigh in with their thoughts on how the industry has changed “It's more exciting and more challenging — to be excellent requires more time and commitment to education; but the tools are available to continue to grow and develop. As with life, the desire to be excellent,...
Hey, it's Market Manager, Canada, Grenada Tourism Authority How have you been coping during the last few months and how have you been keeping busy? The last few months seems like an eternity, but with the support of my family and close friends, we have endured and are cautiously...
BikeHike Adventures prepares for the future An interview with Trish Sare, the owner of BikeHike Adventures Tell us a little about BikeHike Adventures and what you offer? For the past 26 years BikeHike Adventures has been curating multi-sport adventure vacations all over the world. We are one of the pioneers...
The opportunities and challenges of selling Canada Ann Ruppenstein But first, Canada! As many Canadians seek to explore closer to home, and ongoing restrictions make it virtually impossible for international travel to resume for Canadians for the foreseeable future, many in the travel...
Come sail away? Here's a look at what people are saying about cruising again As the CDC extended its No Sail Order through Sept., it also asked for public opinion on the matter. Over the past 90 days, over 2,500 comments have been submitted.Here’s a look at the feedback.“I am an experienced...
#SLHFORHEROES winners announced Small Luxury Hotels of the World has announced its 500 nominated winners of its global campaign #SLHFORHEROES, rewarding 1,000 room nights to those on the frontline who have supported their communities through the COVID-19 pandemic.The #SLHFORHEROES campaign recognized...
Air Canada Vacations introduces COVID-19 insurance Air Canada Vacations is now offering a COVID-19 Coverage and Assistance Plan, administered by Allianz Global Assistance.The new plan will be offered at no additional cost to customers booking with Air Canada Vacations and it’s designed to cover...
Coping during COVID-19 This week Travel Courier checks in with Marlin Travel’s Mary LaRocque, who has been in the travel business for the past 36 years and owned her agency for the past 16 years. LaRocque specializes in customized small group tours, and usually offers up to eight escorted tours...
