Canadians invited to "be different" in Europe and beyond BOB MOWATSeven destinations. 10 tour operators. 130 travel industry professionals. One unique event. The European Travel Commission (ETC) Canada and the Canadian Association of Tour Operators (CATO) welcomed travel advisors to The Symes...
Founder Britnie Turner went from living in a car to running a successful business making a difference in the travel industry and beyond ANN RUPPENSTEIN Set on a private island in the British Virgin Islands, The Aerial is a luxury all-inclusive resort unlike any other in the Caribbean.“We've...
Santo Domingo attraction tells of city's pirate past IAN STALKEREven Santo Domingo buccaneers are caught up in the festive season it seems.The Colonial Gate, found in the city's Colonial Zone, reminds people that pirates once roamed the waters found off the Dominican Republic capital and on at least...
Water, water everywhere at this Cozumel attraction IAN STALKERWater-fronting Cozumel attraction Playa Mia Grand Beach Park wants to make it clear it's not a water park, despite offering some of the types of attractions frequently found at water parks.Among park features are water slides that see users...
How sweet it is! IAN STALKERYou might be a little more appreciative of that O Henry or Aero or Mars chocolate bar that you're ready to sink your teeth into if you've visited Santo Domingo's Kah Kow Experience.The attraction, found in the carefully restored old quarter of the Dominican Republic capital,...
Country hopes for a million Canadian visitations IAN STALKERCuba says it's on the verge of seeing around a million Canadian visitations this year, a goal tourism officials believe is attainable as Old Man Winter's impending arrival spurs more of us to head south on vacation.Lessner Gomez, director...
Resort has completed a US$27.5 million renovation ANN RUPPENSTEINIt’s shortly after 10:00 p.m. and the Infinity Saloon Bar at Grand Palladium Jamaica Resort & Spa has been transformed into a pumping dance floor but there is virtually no sound aside from the occasional person singing out loud...
Loyalty program caters to more than frequent fliers ANN RUPPENSTEINUnlike travel advisors and industry personnel who are often found galavanting around the globe, many Aeroplan users aren’t actually frequent fliers. This is why partnerships with popular brands like Uber, Starbucks and the LCBO...
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. Anantara Koh Yao Yai Resort & Villas A private island experience...
New G Adventures travel style incorporates 28 trips spanning 16 countries ANN RUPPENSTEING Adventures has launched The Geluxe Collection, a new premium travel style for active travellers who want to ensure that their trips benefit local communities. Available to book now, with departures from May 2024,...
