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...
Q&A with Ana Jaimes, Verona Travel Ltd Tell us a little about yourself and how long you've been a travel advisor? My name is Ana Jaimes. I was born and raised in a little town in Mexico. I moved to Canada when I was six and have lived here ever since. I have graduated from the travel and service...
Isabel Martin-Benitez has taken on the role of director with the Tourist Office of Spain The new Tourist Office of Spain director in this country is inviting those wanting to become conversational in the language of Miguel Cevantes, Salvador Dali and Pablo Picasso to study it in the very country in which...
Sandals’ executive chairman Adam Stewart surprise guest at ACV event Photos courtesy of Shiraz Ali/Unique Travel Corp. Air Canada Vacations is taking advantage of its ties with its weighty travel industry cousin to deliver clients to far-flung locales in both the Eastern and Western Hemispheres. At...
Culture and nature are also prime draws The central Vietnamese city of Hue may be somewhat overshadowed by bustling Hanoi and Saigon but a Vietnamese DMC says the central Vietnam destination provides intriguing insights into the Vietnam of yesteryear. Venus Travels Asia says Hue enables a look at the wealth...
Money raised will be used to fight human trafficking Ontario women-led-and-owned Wild Women Expeditions will soon be sending an all-female group to the loftiest mountain on the planet and in doing so will lend a needed helping hand to some vulnerable members of the trekkers' gender. The company — which...
