Eilish Vicencio-Heap 2026 will see the centennial of historic Route 66, with special events happening throughout the year — and throughout the route. With many opportunities to celebrate the anniversary, the American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association (AIANTA) is encouraging travellers to take...
Eilish Vicencio-Heap The American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association (AIANTA) and Brand USA hosted a six-day FAM highlighting the 2026 centennial of Route 66 and opportunities to engage in Indigenous tourism along the way. Beginning in Las Vegas and travelling through Arizona and New Mexico,...
The future looks bright for the BSAP class of 2025 Tourism education has certainly changed since the Baxter Student Ambassador Program (BSAP) began 11 years ago with the goal of supporting exceptional tourism and hospitality students as they graduate and enter the workforce. With the ups and downs...
Reverse sales mission reinforces NYC's commitment to Canadian travel trade New York City Tourism + Conventions reinforced its commitment to the Canadian travel trade with its recent reverse sales mission, which brought product buyers from across Canada to meet with local suppliers from April 29 - May 2. Despite...
Eilish Vicencio-Heap The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority recently hosted 100 top-selling travel advisors for the inaugural Black Pineapple Awards. The gathering celebrated advisors’ contributions to a largely tourism-dependent economy and showcased experiences to inspire future itineraries. Visitors...
By: Eilish Vicencio-Heap Porter Airlines launched daily nonstop service between Toronto and Phoenix, Arizona on Oct. 3. The new route is “a tremendous opportunity to showcase Arizona as an all-season destination to Canadians,” says Lisa Urias, director, Arizona Office of Tourism. “With over...
