Can the cruise industry stay afloat? Ann Ruppenstein From the get-go, COVID-19 hit the cruise industry hard and fast. Along with the ramifications of travel coming to a global standstill and the extended suspension of U.S. ocean-going cruise operations, there are ongoing headlines casting a negative...
Welcome to the future of river cruising An interview with Ellen Bettridge, President & CEO of Uniworld Boutique River Cruises How are you feeling about the recovery of river cruising? Once a week, every Tuesday, I go into the office — the office isn’t open but I do go in to see my boss,...
Coming soon: Jurassic World 3 comes to Malta The Hollywood blockbuster, Jurassic World 3, will start filming in Malta towards the end of the month.Initially, filming was to begin in May but was put on pause due to the COVID- 19 pandemic. This will be the first blockbuster production to be filmed...
See you... at the cenote Cenotes are one of the “magical phenomenon” of the Mexican Caribbean, offering visitors travelling off the beaten path an awesome adventure.Formed millions of years ago by sunken earth, these spaces filled with clear, fresh water to form underground rivers that...
Set your sights on incredible sights Ian Stalker Monument-al times for the travel industry brought on by the coronavirus pandemic doesn't mean that those in the industry don't have time to reflect on some of the impressive monuments that they've seen. Travel Courier spoke with several figures...
Hey, it's Director, Business Strategy, Canada, Virtuoso How have you been coping during the last few months and how have you been keeping busy?Ups, downs, arounds, in-betweens; the last few months have been a mixed bag of everything. However, most importantly, the people I care...
Brilliance abounds in our industry Ian Stalker The creativity just keeps on coming... Travel Courier last edition showcased some of the resourcefulness that is a hallmark of the travel industry and more instances have since come to light. Here are some examples of imagination that should...
Catching up with Director of Global Programs, Planeterra Foundation Planeterra has been doing some great work to help communities around the world during the pandemic. Can you tell us a little bit about some of the initiatives and what you've accomplished during this challenging...
Hey, it's Senior Account Manager, Air Canada How have you been coping during the last few months and how have you been keeping busy?The coping is ongoing… It has really been a tough time for all of us in the industry. Early on it was the uncertainty and the unknown of the virus,...
Coping during COVID-19 This week Travel Courier checks in with Jeff Clarke, president of Murdoch Travel, who managed to book a destination wedding to Mexico for 2021 in the middle of the pandemic. What has it been like running a travel business over the past few months? As with most agents,...
