Changes at family company announced in the wake of a retirement Spain's RIU Hotels & Resorts is undergoing what the company describes as a "generational handover," with the Mallorca-based company adding it will continue to proudly be a family affair. Last summer saw the retirement of Carmen Riu,...
TLN's vice president for Canada Christine James says membership is on the upswing Travel Leaders Network says it’s on a roll, with its membership and interest in it on the upswing, something underscored by attendance at its just-concluded Fall Regionals.The consortia held its third and final...
Clients can discover Cuba’s nature side with Hola Sun Holidays Hola Sun Holidays is inviting Canadians to discover its green-hued backyard. Hugo Rocha, sales director for the Cuba specialist, says it is increasingly emphasizing the natural side to the Caribbean's largest island, which has traditionally...
British Columbia is Little Canada's latest addition Toronto attraction Little Canada is bringing something of B.C. to those who dream of seeing it but are unable to do so anytime soon.Little Canada, which recreates Canadian jurisdictions in miniature, has now added British Columbia to its displays,...
Toronto-based tour operator says vegan travellers will have lots of options A Toronto tour operator that participated in a recent festival in Ontario's capital promoting vegan lifestyles is applauding the Korea Tourism Organization for also reaching out to those who have plant-based diets.Lisa Lau of Okushu...
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...
