Kissimmee is ready to welcome more Canadian travellers story by Ian Stalker D.T. Minich says his central Florida destination is a great park-ing spot. Minich, president of Experience Kissimmee, told a recent Toronto gathering that those staying in Kisssimmee will be closer to many of Orlando's...
There are fears it could harm travel recovery story by Ian Stalker The federal government's decision to reinstitute random Covid testing in some cities for returning Canadians isn't likely to generate widespread enthusiasm or support among those working in the travel industry. Travel professionals...
The Sandals Foundation’s Heidi Clarke on what the future holds and how agents can give back Now in its 13th year, the Sandals Foundation continues to make a difference across the Caribbean with new projects like the launch of Future Goals. Coinciding with the debut of Sandals Royal Curaçao, the non-profit...
W Toronto hotel was years in the making Story by IAN STALKER The Wait is over for What Marriott Bonvoy says is a very Welcome addition to Toronto's hotel scene. W Hotels Worldwide, one of Marriott Bonvoy’s 30 hotel brands, opened the W Toronto on July 21, saying the 254-room property has been...
Accor unveils plans to expand into the all inclusive resort sector at GME 2022 ANN RUPPENSTEIN Members of Accor’s executive team including Markus Keller, Mansi Vagt, Emlyn Brown and Meenaz Diamond. Joining the 10th edition of Accor’s Global Meeting Exchange 2022 summit held at the Fairmont...
Calling all Friends fans. This new Toronto experience is for you! Story: Ann Ruppenstein, photos courtesy of: Superfly X and Ann RuppensteinThis is your chance to release your inner Phoebe and belt out the lyrics to Smelly Cat outside the iconic Central Perk or recreate Ross’ famous “PIVOT!”...
The Limpi Recycling warehouse in Curaçao is lined with containers filled with shredded plastic assorted by colour — red, white, yellow, blue, green and orange. This is the site where industrial product designers Debrah Nijdam and Mitchell Lammering give “new” life to discarded...
St. Vincent and The Grenadines poised for growth with new resorts ANN RUPPENSTEINFrom the first Marriott-branded property in the destination to the highly anticipated opening of the first Beaches resort, major developments are underway in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Glen Beache, CEO of the St. Vincent...
Airline service boosted from three cities IAN STALKER Aeromexico has become more visible in Canadian skies this summer. The carrier increased the number of Vancouver flights it offers by 23% in June compared to May, while June frequencies to and from Montreal rose 16% and Toronto service was up 7% in the same...
Epic climb a dream come true for Canadian industry veteran story by Ian Stalker Marti Aragones has truly reached some higher ground. Aragones, known among travel agents for overseeing Melia Cuba's Canadian operation, reached the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro on July 2, no easy undertaking. The...
