Tell us a little about yourself and how long you've been in the industry? Hey there, my name is Roy Dong. Travel has been my passion for over a decade, shaping my worldview and fuelling my curiosity. Exploring various countries and cities has allowed me to immerse myself in diverse cultures and landscapes,...
Tell us a little about yourself and how long you've been in the industry? I have been in this incredible industry for 28 years this August. Why did you decide to become a travel advisor? Is it everything you thought it would be? This career path was literally the only one that interested and inspired...
Tell us a little about yourself and how long you've been in the industry? I’ve always had a wanderlust spirit from an early age, which continued to grow into a passion for travel. In high school, I took a career test to see what job best suited me. My results stated that I should be a travel agent...
There’s a new travel agency on the block in Chilliwack ANN RUPPENSTEINAt the height of the pandemic, travel agencies were shutting down across the country. Even as travel restrictions lifted, many agency owners decided to turn the lights off on the additional overhead costs associated...
Bolivian hotel a reflection of its surroundings IAN STALKERGuests at Bolivia's Palacio de Sal should be understanding if they hear staffers chanting that old refrain, "Rain, rain, go away.” After all, precipitation does lead to an unusual hotel situation for a truly unusual hotel.Palacio de Sal,...
Canadian F1S advisors indicate the trend toward smaller, more intimate experiences First in Service LTD (F1S), an independent travel agency, recently unveiled the top trends in cruise and yacht experiences as identified by its travel advisors across Canada. These insights reflect the evolving preferences...
Sun Princess can carry 4,300 passengers IAN STALKER The cruise company that brought you the Love Boat loves to reminisce about it. A recent Baxter Media webcast had Carmen Roig, Princess' vice-president of sales, note that the show provided Princess with an international platform, showcasing it on a regular...
Little Canada exhibit recreates memorial to fallen troops IAN STALKERLittle Canada has become bigger, with its latest exhibit a poignant tribute first made available to its guests on a poignant day. The downtown Toronto attraction — which says its goal is to "replicate Canada in miniature" — unveiled...
New SWISS YYZ-ZRH flight taking off soon ANN RUPPENSTEINTourism to Switzerland is booming with the destination reporting that overnight stays from Canada increased by 13.1% compared to the record year of 2019. In total, overnight stays reached 312,000 from the Canadian market. “While the most...
The resort report: what's new in the hotel world ANN RUPPENSTEINChecking out the latest hotel and resort news from fresh renovations to brand new or upcoming properties to entice your clients. Radisson Safari Hotel Hoedspruit Tucked between two renowned nature...
