What's standing in the way of recovery? ANN RUPPENSTEIN As the travel industry slowly begins to pick up the pieces in the wake of COVID-19, there are still many hurdles to overcome. News of countries in Europe reopening borders to Canadians was overshadowed by the fact that the federal government...
Destination dreaming St. Kitts Tourism Authority’s CEO Racquel Brown shares some of her favourite things to see, do and experience on the Caribbean island Naturally, St. Kitts is home to the staples that make the Caribbean a hotspot for Canadians — sunny weather, sandy beaches, great food and activities...
Travel Courier chats with Ulla Hefel Böhler, CEO of Insight Vacations & Luxury Gold, and Gavin Tollman, CEO of Trafalgar, about travel in a post-COVID-19 world Before the world as we knew it changed in the wake of COVID-19 related travel restrictions, Ulla Hefel Böhler, CEO for Insight Vacations...
Initiative brings tech to rural Moroccan students during pandemic With critical funding from The Intrepid Foundation, global tour operator Intrepid Travel’s not-for-profit arm, Moroccan NGO Education For All (EFA) launched ‘Project Tablets,’ an initiative to distribute technology tools to girls...
What you need to know about selling luxury travel Ann Ruppenstein In a post COVID-19 travel world, the exclusivity of private villas and yachts may be key to recovery. And since luxury travel means different things to different people, it holds even more potential. Comfort, abundance, ease,...
New w-ehs to win and save Summer offer from Fairmont provides savings plus the chance to win a 10-night stay Fairmont Hotels & Resorts in Canada’s Western Mountain Region – Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper and Whistler – introduced a “Passport Offer” which provides increasing discounts for subsequent...
Globus Family of Brands unveils Free Guide to help advisors promote their value The importance of travel advisors . And, in today’s changing world, smart travel agents align with partners committed to guest safety, comfort and peace-of-mind. To help share this message, the Globus family of brands...
Philip Mondor, president and CEO of Tourism HR Canada, discusses inclusivity in the travel industryHistorically, the tourism sector has been more diverse than most economic sectors. The last census data showed that compared to the overall Canadian workforce, Tourism had a higher percentage of Indigenous...
Ice can be n-ice when it comes to lodging There's no shortage of lodging experiences that can accommodate those who don't want mainstream accommodations.Travel Courier has located several vacation stay experiences that are far from mainstream and are ideal for those seeking particularly memorable...
New Healthy Sail Panel makes a splash Ann Ruppenstein Royal Caribbean Group and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd — two of the world’s biggest cruise companies who are under normal circumstances competitors — announced they are collaborating to develop enhanced cruise health and safety standards...
