State announces alliance with the NHL team Nayarit is putting out the welcome mat for Vancouver Canucks fans.And at the same time it is reassuring those who enthusiastically support the Canadiens, Maple Leafs, Senators, Jets, Flames and Oilers that they too will also be more than welcome in the Pacific...
Q&A with Delores Frederiksen, CAA Atlantic Tell us a little about yourself and why you decided to become a travel advisor? I always enjoyed learning about the world and world events. In grade 12 my real inspiration came from my geography teacher who brought the world to our classroom. He would...
Tour company proudly showcases varied cuisines Traveling Spoon clients may be destined to chow down in a more worldly manner after their vacations. The California-based tour company offers culinary experiences in 233 cities and 70 countries worldwide, bringing travellers closer to the foods that...
Ski Butlers helps skiers select proper rental gear The Fairmont Tremblant says its latest partnership is a fitting one. The hotel, found at Quebec's Tremblant ski resort, has teamed up with Ski Butlers, which provides skiers with rental skis and ski boots during their stays that it says will be perfectly...
Q&A with Monica Millin, La Dolce Vita Travel Tell us a little about yourself and why you decided to become a travel advisor?It's a long story. I’ll try to summarize. I was working as a manager in a large medical clinic when I was diagnosed with breast cancer. Post treatment I found it very...
Interest in viewing its gorillas is growing King Kong these ain't. In fact, the mountain gorillas seen on African Travel, Inc.'s Rwanda tours will likely seem quite docile, perhaps curiously and quietly approaching fascinated onlookers, a far cry from the ferocious giant ape that has thrilled generations...
Sunwing puts the spotlight on travel advisors Here comes the sun promotion...Sunwing Vacations held a winter launch in Toronto recently that provided updates on its winter program and at the same time expressed appreciation for travel agents while detailing incentives for agents to book it."We...
Fighting takes a toll on bookings for some countries The Middle East continues to draw interest from tourists, even with the Israel-Gaza war now in its second year and the violence spilling over into Lebanon, tour operators that sell the region report. Fears about a spreading conflict have long been...
Tourist board says veganism is on rise The Korea Tourism Organization is inviting international tourists wanting to experience Asia to break bread in a manner that's kind to Mother Earth. The tourist board was represented during the recent VegTO Fest — which promotes vegan cuisine — in Toronto,...
Region has been home to storied names in art circles Visit Flanders is inviting art enthusiasts to brush up on their knowledge of some household names in art circles. The tourist board, which represents the Dutch-speaking part of Belgium, says the region it promotes deserves to be synonymous with...
