Tourists have often stayed away because of the fighting Tour operators that send people to the Middle East are keeping their fingers crossed that the Gaza ceasefire will hold, leading to a rebound in bookings for some of the countries in the region that saw their tourism industries go into a tailspin...
New 'sober-curious' trips win kudos amongst agents A Vancouver-area travel agent who's been promoting alcohol-free travel for years is applauding Contiki for announcing that it's making "sober-curious" trips available to its youthful clients, clients who have often been seen as being eager to energetically...
Carrier now delivers people to the island from both Montreal and Toronto Air Canada is linking Toronto and Martinique for a second straight winter, service the Martinique Tourism Authority says is enabling the tropical retreat to make further inroads in the Ontario market.The carrier now has non-stop...
Schooner will be used to explore the Gulf of St. Lawrence Expedition Experience is reaching out to those who will appreciate a particularly Gallic twist to their seaborne vacations. August will see the Nova Scotia-based company offer sailings off the east coast that will include visits to St-Pierre...
Property is close to Tikal's imposing temples Northern Guatemala's lowrise Bolontiku Hotel Boutique & Spa is near some intriguing highrise structures that long predate Guatemala's tourism trade. The property -- part of the Costa Rica-based Cayuga Collection, which has resorts in different parts...
Clients can trade the chill in Canada for warmer climates in Tampa Old Man Winter's at times nasty streak serves Tampa Bay's tourism trade well.The Florida city hosted travel industry personnel during a Jan. 20 Toronto Maple Leafs-Tampa Bay Lightning game in Toronto, with that date seeing plunging...
Travel advisors say industry event conflicts are easily avoided Two prominent Toronto-area travel agents say they'd be appreciative if suppliers eager to educate them and their colleagues about their products through in-person Toronto-area events would make a little effort to avoid conflicts with...
Crocheted items can help support survivors of domestic violence Cruise ship passengers visiting the Artisan Village in Falmouth, Jamaica, have a chance to return home with some crocheted critters and other yarn creations, and lend a helping hand to local women who have at times been in need of a helping...
Q&A with Sally Mikhail of GMTours Tell us a little about yourself and how long you've been a travel advisor?I started working in the travel industry at the beginning of 2000 – so 25 years ago in the same company as a senior agent and then changed to a higher position. The chance came up to be part...
Enjoy Travel Group has opened a Montreal office Travel agents now have another option when it comes to sending clients to southern sunspots. Enjoy Travel Group has just opened a Montreal office, with the Spanish firm saying it has been working on a Canadian presence for over a year.The Barcelona-based...
