Three new properties add to luxury USVI inventory ANN RUPPENSTEIN Unlike most destinations around the world, the USVI actually did “extremely well” tourism wise during the pandemic. “The USVI is leading the Caribbean on a comparative level from 2019 to 2023,” says Joseph Boschulte, Commissioner...
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 and upcoming properties ready to welcome your clients. Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort Windjammer Landing Villa...
ANN RUPPENSTEIN Selling tips from travel advisors for travel advisors From the stunning Halong Bay where 1,969 limestone islands jet out in contrast from the water to the charming lantern-lit streets of Hội An Ancient Town, Vietnam is a destination loaded with diverse...
HAL, please don’t do that, HAL BOB MOWATIf you remember the 1990s, you’ll also remember the arrival of the Internet and, almost simultaneously, the move by airlines to reduce and then cut travel agency commissions. It was a tumultuous time. A time when many were predicting the demise (or in the vernacular...
Cindy Almond, the owner of Romance and Foodie Travel, shares a behind-the-scenes look at a client's recent destination wedding at Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica. The couple: Mélissa Côté and Beau CatesThe location: Dreams Las Mareas Costa RicaWedding date: Jan. 22, 2023The...
Travel Courier was on location in Nassau to take part in the 50th celebrations ANN RUPPENSTEINLeading up to the 50th anniversary of its independence on July 10, The Bahamas was in celebration mode with special events taking place across the 16-island destination. “The immense pride that I, alongside...
Sunwing Vacations’ Andrew Dawson on the newly released winter schedule and building back trust BOB MOWATWith the launch of its 2023-2024 winter season, Sunwing Travel Group’s president of tour operations, Andrew Dawson is in an upbeat mood. In conversation with Travel Courier, he makes it clear...
Airline offers five flights a week to Frankfurt, Germany ANN RUPPENSTEINIn a “game changer” move, Condor Airlines is converting its entire long-haul fleet to the new A330neo aircraft. By 2024, all of Condor’s long-haul flights — including 17 routes to North America — will be on the “planet-friendly”...
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 and upcoming properties ready to welcome your clients. Son Bunyola Hotel Following a historical restoration of a 16th...
Heat and rioting don't discourage many from visiting It seems that there are plenty of Canadians who are willing to grin and dare it when unwelcome developments surface in traditionally popular tourist destinations.Travel agents, tour operators and destination representatives report that large...
