TTC introduces new Wellbeing Directors on all trips Tour leader? Check. Travellers? Check. Wellbeing director? Wait, what’s that? Fully appreciating clients’ concerns in this new post COVID-19 world of travelling, The Travel Corporation (TTC) announced it is investing in a newly conceived,...
G Adventures launches new small group tours & safety guidelines In a recent survey conducted by G Adventures to research predicted travel trends post-pandemic, 76% of Canadian travellers said they expect to see travel companies make changes to their health and safety measures. Of those, 52% expect...
New guidelines for adventure travel The Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) has released their COVID-19 Health & Safety Guidelines for trekking, biking, and rafting — as well as one overarching guideline for the industry.These guidelines provide a path to an organized and safe reopening...
Raising the bar: Rum-inating about rum Ian Stalker Those working in the tourism industry say those who are finding themselves being worn down by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic may be able raise their spirits with a well-known Caribbean spirit. Rum-based drinks are seen as perfect for quenching...
Update on the state of tourism from #TravelWebcastWeek Caribbean promoted as a place that has lower rates of coronavirus Jamaica joined some other Caribbean islands in reopening to tourists in June, with the country's tourism minister saying the Caribbean is doing comparatively well in coping with...
There's no place like home TDC expands its domestic vacation options As announced during #TravelWebcastWeek, Transat Distribution Canada, Canada’s largest full-service travel agency network, has signed a preferred agreement with Fresh Tracks Canada, a leader in domestic travel. For more than...
Hey, it's Managing Director, Canada, Uplift What do you miss most about travelling? Honestly, just about everything — I am even feeling nostalgic for airports… This is definitely the longest I've stayed in one place in many years and I truly miss the ability to travel for both...
Where's the diversity in travel marketing? Ayesha Patel I have been in the travel industry a short time -- almost two years now. My love of travel, having visited over 35 countries, inspired me to finally become an active member of this incredible industry. The learning curve has been tremendous...
Where do Canadian Millennials and Generation Z travellers want to go this summer? In May, Contiki surveyed 1,100 Canadians about their upcoming travel plans as domestic travel is poised to take off this year. Here are the results:Top travel experiences in Canada are: 76% are looking to discover foodie...
Let's talk about racism in the travel industry Ann Ruppenstein Travel Courier talks to a panel of tourism professionals across the US and Canada about race, diversity, and how the travel industry can be more inclusive. Shalene Dudley Owner, Latitude Concierge...
