Divers are eager to take the plunge Ian Stalker Those with a stake in the dive industry are looking forward to the day when there will be a large number of experienced divers again enjoying some sub-surface exploration and there will also be plenty of people who dream of taking up the sport...
Lawyer courts nature enthusiasts with Belize resorts IAN STALKER Daniel Lighter has shifted much of his attention from jury to jungle. The Montrealer, who spent five years as a Crown attorney in Quebec and then some 25 years practicing criminal law in Quebec and Ontario, has now diverted much...
Born to fly Aircraft are not designed to stand still — and neither are pilots. As Brussels Airlines got ready to restart flight operations after 12 weeks of hibernation, it documented the behind the scenes process involved in getting its fleet out of parking mode and ready for takeoff. Under...
Jean-Francois Ferret CEO of Small Luxury Hotels of the World discusses the future of travel Beyond increased health and safety measures and protocols, what are some of the ways you think the travel industry will be different post COVID-19?Much will certainly change as the industry starts to slowly...
Intrepid launches new flexible booking policy and enhanced safety procedures Intrepid Travel has introduced a new flexible booking policy as well as enhanced safety procedures in response to the recent COVID-19 outbreak. The Flexible Bookings policy permits changes to travel plans 21 days before...
Hey, Staying connected: Catch up with Giselle Williams, BDM, Central Ontario & Ottawa, for Unique Vacations (Canada) Inc. What do you miss most about travelling? In one word, everything! Most of all, I miss that feeling of excitement of the journey ahead that I get when I land...
Get to know Cindy Almond, Owner, Romance and Foodie TravelTell us a little about yourself and how you got into the industry?In 2010, prior to becoming a travel agent, I planned an epic European adventure for my mom's 50th birthday. It included visits to Paris, Venice, the Amalfi Coast, and a mediterranean...
Tourism officials in South Africa push to restart industry Officials in South Africa’s private tourism sector are advocating for an earlier phased reopening for international travel to the destination, which is essential to economic recovery. Inbound tourism employs over 375,000 people in the country...
On the road to recovery ANN RUPPENSTEIN As they begin the first stages of tourism since the global pandemic brought travel to a halt, representatives from Europe and Great Britain discuss the opportunities and challenges ahead, how they shifted strategies to keep travellers engaged and the role...
LGBTQ2 travellers represent a $12 billion market opportunity A new study has uncovered significant economic opportunity from Canadian LGBTQ2 travellers as they set their sights domestically following the COVID-19 pandemic.The study was conducted in March by Crestview Strategy for Canada’s LGBT+...
