Romance and luxury travel is booming ANN RUPPENSTEINComing out of the pandemic, a growing number of North Americans are looking to splurge for a better overall travel experience.“Budgets have increased $500 to $1,000 per person,” notes Shalene Dudley, the owner of Latitude Concierge Travels.At...
Q&A with Petra Hedorfer, Chairwoman of the Board of the GNTB Against the backdrop of the threat posed by climate change, a shift toward more sustainable travel is increasingly taking place in tourism. Petra Hedorfer, Chairwoman of the Board of the German National Tourist Board, highlights current...
ANN RUPPENSTEIN Despite economic concerns, Canadians are still budgeting for travel — and that’s good news for the tourism industry this year. “Most travellers still consider vacations a high budget priority,” says Intrepid Travel president, North America, Matt Berna....
The arrival of a fresh new year opens the door to endless travel possibilities. What’s hot for 2023 and where are clients ahead? Travel Courier caught up with multiple travel industry professionals to get the inside scoop on what's selling and what's popular. Tauck’s chief...
More hotels are planned — including Havana IAN STALKERDania Reyna Rodriguez says her Holguin hotel's parent company may not draw as much immediate name recognition as some other hotel brands found in Cuba but is quick to add that MGM Muthu Hotels & Resorts' growing presence in the country...
Strong bookings are reported but some airline challenges remain IAN STALKERTravel agents appear to be looking forward to a happier new year business-wise than they experienced in 2022.A survey of five agents shows all expect 2023 to see increased bookings for their agencies, welcome news given the often-punishing...
The resort report: what's new in the hotel world ANN RUPPENSTEINA look at the latest hotel and resort news from fresh renovations to brand new properties. The Darwin Hotel Travellers headed to Atlanta, Georgia looking for a unique way to stay can check into the 111-room...
Now in its 9th year, Peterborough Departures are back with a new destination ANN RUPPENSTEINCalling all Peterborough area residents. BST Vacations (Blowes & Stewart Travel Group Ltd) has revealed the lineup of destinations for its Peterborough Departures program across 2023.“2022 was a very...
Route will showcase local spirit IAN STALKERThe Mexican state of Nayarit is using a long-available alcohol that is generally overshadowed by other Mexican spirits to boost the state's tourism trade.Nayarit tourism minister Juan Enrique Suarez del Real Tostado says Nayarit is working on developing...
Wreck diving proves popular for visitors to Cuba IAN STALKERCuban watersports firm Marlin quite understandably doesn't have that sinking feeling that the captains of some ships that sailed off Santiago de Cuba long ago may have felt.In fact, Marlin's Santiago de Cuba-area seaside office is well...
