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...
Although she can pinpoint many other instances of experiencing racism while traveling, Margie Jordan, the owner of Jordan Executive Travel Service, shared the example of constantly being the only person who gets asked if she’s in the right line when checking in for a first class flight. “Often...
Six ways the travel industry can come out stronger ANN RUPPENSTEIN COVID-19 dealt the travel industry a blow with unimaginable consequences. Although the ripple effect was felt worldwide, as recovery gets underway, Travel Courier talks to a panel of industry leaders to find out what changes can be implemented...
Coping During COVID-19: This week Travel Courier checks in with Cynthia Davidson, the owner of Beaches and Beyond, who says going forward, she'll be focusing on the suppliers who stood by agents during the pandemic. What has it been like being a travel advisor over the past few months? Having built...
