Cruise line building its presence in Canada ANN RUPPENSTEINOn the heels of a well known cruise line garnering attention for announcing it would pay travel advisors commission on non-commissionable fares, Virgin Voyages' North American VP of Sales John Diorio explains how their offer is different.“When...
Jamaica launches new come back compaign ANN RUPPENSTEINJamaica’s new tourism campaign is encouraging travellers to come back to the best version of themselves — while in Jamaica. “The campaign really speaks to the countless things we have all lost in the past years as a result of not travelling...
Petra Kitchen has nightly cooking classes IAN STALKERWendy Botham is sadly gone but she has left a lasting legacy in Petra that in part is demonstrated by a steady stream of foreign tourists who return home able to create such Jordanian staple foods as baba ghanoush and tabouli.Transplanted American...
School isn't out at this Cuban property IAN STALKERMagdeline Velazquez Perez is a class act.Velazquez Perez is with the activities department at the Gran Muthu Almirante Beach Resort in the Cuban province of Holguin, where her duties include giving Spanish classes to hotel guests wanting to either...
Xcaret has Mexican touches everywhere IAN STALKERMexican-Caribbean resort company Grupo Xcaret is preparing for a greater waterborne presence.The company, known for its theme parks whose offerings include many adventurous activities — such as zip-lining and exploring underground caves — now has a ferry...
Cuban city's music attracts musical great IAN STALKERMaybe he was Amazed.In fact the immigration officer who processed Paul McCartney may have been absolutely shocked when he realized the man standing before him in Santiago de Cuba's airport was indeed the ex-Beatle.Santiago de Cuba residents still...
The changing world of beer IAN STALKERBeer today, gone tomorrow?Ghent's Dok Brewing Brewing Company proudly notes that it has 30 beers on draft for those who stop by to quench their thirst and over 20 others served in cans and bottles, with as many as 20 of the draft beers being house creations...
Takeaways from Vancouver TL Network event TED DAVISA hard working afternoon and evening of training seminars and program overviews, plus a trade show and dinner, kept travel advisors busy at the recent Travel Leaders Network Regional meeting in Vancouver.About 130 member advisors of the TL Network...
With the lure of the Pitons and unforgettable accommodations like Jade Mountain and Sugar Beach, Saint Lucia has long been a leading honeymoon and romance destination. But top selling agents for Saint Lucia reveal the island’s appeal extends far beyond that. “I sell Saint...
Parks will provide different experiences story/IAN STALKER event photos/DETAILS GROUPPepe Avila knows of some great park-ing spots.Avila, vice president tourism & partnership for Visit Anaheim, notes the area around the Southern California city of Anaheim is home to numerous theme parks, among...
