Ann RuppensteinBaxter Media’s special Travel Agent Appreciation edition celebrates advisors from coast to coast Welcome to our annual Travel Agent Appreciation combined issue of Travel Courier and Canadian Travel Press. Since 2016, we’ve been highlighting remarkable travel advisors across the industry...
IAN STALKERThis country's travel agents are getting a pat on the back from some of those who deal with them day in and day out.With Travel Agent Day looming on May 1, several tour operators are publicly thanking agents, saying they are an integral part of their companies’ success.“We...
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...
