Celebrity Goes Virtual: In what may be the first virtual delivery of a cruise ship, Celebrity Cruises executives accepted official command of Celebrity Apex March 27, the second ship in the line’s highly acclaimed Edge Series, via video conference with officials from Chantiers de l’Atlantique...
Marketing Campaigns Done Right: Over the past few weeks many destinations have swiftly shifted from marketing tactics and promotions focused on selling to finding authentic and genuine ways to connect with travellers while showcasing what makes their tourism offer unique. Here are a few Caribbean...
Coping During Covid-19: This week Travel Courier checks in with Sandra Levinton, Owner/Operator of Marlin Travel Downtown YXE, to find out how she’s managing during the ongoing global pandemic. Tell us a little bit about what it’s been like being a travel agent over the past few weeks? Well,...
I do... but when? ANN RUPPENSTEIN Destination wedding experts weigh in on the biggest challenges they're facing right now, like the uncertainty of not knowing how far ahead to plan, and how they're handling bookings during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Many of us agents are living in fear right...
The Travel Industry Has a Passion for Compassion: IAN STALKER Are some of our feathered friends looking forward to a more hopeful future thanks to the beating international travel is taking from the COVID-19 virus? Well, that appears to hold true for some Australian bird species, with Travel...
Discover Palm Beach From the Comfort of Your Couch: While Canadians can't go to Florida right now, Discover The Palm Beaches, the official tourism marketing organization for Palm Beach County, is ready to take you there virtually.The organization has established a community-wide initiative to support...
For the first time since opening in 2012, The Mob Museum has introduced virtual, guided tours highlighting its most popular exhibitions and artifacts. The National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement is offering enriching and entertaining ways to enjoy the museum during its temporary closure...
Telecommuting During COVID-19: To help agents get through the next few out-of-the-ordinary weeks or months, Transat has put together a guide to telecommuting in time of a crisis – “created with you, for you.” Respect your routine We’re aware that the words “habits” and “routine”...
ASHLEY ROCHEFORT Selling travel might be slow now, but it won’t always be. During this downtime, take the opportunity to learn about new destinations and resorts, like Club Med Miches. A newly built property in an undiscovered region of the Dominican Republic, Club Med Miches offers luxury accommodations,...
Are you game for improving your chess skills? IAN STALKER Home sweet home might not seem as sweet right now for some travel industry personnel starting to feel a little cooped up while spending day after day in their dwellings during these days of self-isolation, but that doesn't mean that...
