What inspired you to pursue a path in travel, tourism, or hospitality?It started because I have always been interested in food. From a very young age I wanted to be a chef or open a restaurant. When I enrolled in the Hospitality and Tourism Management program at TMU, it opened my eyes...
What inspired you to pursue a path in travel, tourism, or hospitality? Since I was very young, I have been passionate about tourism, travel, hospitality, and customer service in restaurants and hotels. After graduating from high school in Ecuador, I pursued a degree in Tourism at ESPOL...
In the travel industry, providing your clients with reliable support is just as important as offering comprehensive coverage. Blue Cross Travel Assistance delivers a wide range of services designed to help travellers navigate unexpected challenges with ease. Backed by a trusted global network, Blue Cross...
Clients can experience Brisbane’s Indigenous treasures Story: Mitchell McClung + Photos: Tourism AustraliaBrisbane, the capital of Australia’s Queensland state, is about to become a very well-known part of the global tourism lexicon. In 2027 it will host 10 matches in the Rugby World Cup....
Travel agents urged to sell the pre-eminent region to wine-loving clients Steve MacNaullOh la la, how things have changed in France's fabled Burgundy wine region. It wasn't all that long ago that many Burgundy (the French call it Bourgogne) producers sold most of their wine before it was even bottled. Restaurants,...
Tourism HR Canada’s Propel Student Work Placement Program stands as living proof of what happens when commitment meets collaboration.Since launching in 2021, the Propel program has invested more than $7 million to support over 1,000 paid student placements across the country—from travel agencies...
Grand Velas Los Cabos Redefines Luxury All Inclusive with MICHELIN Level Dining and Experiential Depth MITCHELL MCCLUNG In today’s luxury travel landscape, expectations have moved well beyond traditional notions of indulgence. High value clients, including a growing segment of Canadian travellers,...
— A Catalyst for Growth, Connection and Confidence For many advisors within The Travel Agent Next Door network, the annual conference is far more than an industry event. It is where relationships deepen, ideas spark, confidence grows, and businesses evolve. Again and again, advisors spoke about...
Journey Beyond’s new Aurora and Australis suites are now on track in Australia Earlier this week Journey Beyond debuted its all-inclusive Aurora and Australis Suites, redefining luxury rail travel in Australia. The suites officially took to the tracks for the first time on April 4th aboard the Indian...
The National Home-Based / Hosted Travel Agent Survey conducted by Rob Glennie Consulting on behalf of The Travel Agent Next Door reveals how a new generation of advisors is entering the industry differently – and providing a much-needed infusion of new blood – since many experienced agents are nearing...
