In conversation with Travel Courier, TTC Tour Brands’ SVP of Sales, North America, Whitney Ramirez talks about the power of #ONE, explaining: “We have #ONE shared mission for success with our travel advisor partners, which is to maximize their earning potential. With #ONE portfolio of six unique...
Geneva-based luxury cruise line builds a loyal following among Canadians Being a relative newcomer in the cruise industry hasn't prevented Explora Journeys from quickly building a following among Canadians who enjoy waterborne vacations.Patricia Di Benedetto – Explora Journeys' business relationship...
From a new opening in Cancun to refreshed villas in St. Kitts, here’s the latest hotel news Meliá Casa Maya Cancún Meliá Hotels & Resorts celebrated the official grand opening of Meliá Casa Maya Cancun this month, following its soft opening in December.The resort features 260 all-inclusive...
Do you know an amazing Canadian travel advisor whose hard work and dedication deserves to be in the spotlight? Do you work with a travel consultant who goes above and beyond for their clients or the community? If so, we want to hear from you!Nominations are now open for travel advisors...
Destination is “inclusive and welcoming” and has lots on offer for Canadians The director of international tourism for the Colorado Tourism Office says going downhill in Colorado can be uplifting.Andrea Blankenship said during a recent Toronto visit that her state has over 30 ski resorts,...
Tour operators’ Africa-wide program ranges from A(aardvarks} to Z(ebras) African Travel, Inc. is touting an Africa-wide program that ranges from A(ardvarks} to Z(ebras) on itineraries that literally are available from the continent's northernmost reaches to its southernmost nation. And the tour operator...
The president & CEO of H.I.S. Canada Travel Inc., the parent company of TravelBrands, looks back on 30 years in the travel industry Tell us about yourself and how long you've been in the travel industry? I’m Nathalie Tanious and I’ve spent over 30 years in the travel industry. I started as a contact...
Off-the-beaten path destinations and Europe bookings are strong A new year is here! What are some of the key trends for the year ahead? EK: One notable trend we've observed over the past few years—and one I believe is here to stay—is the rise of multi-generational travel. More grandparents are choosing...
Q&A with Ashley Hanneman Tell us a little about yourself and how long you've been a travel advisor? I am a single mother of two wonderful children ages 14 and 10, and the owner/founder of Monarch Travel Pros in Sherwood Park, Alberta. My family and I are all very active, love to travel and be outdoors....
From luxurious overwater villas to a waterpark that makes a splash, these adjacent resorts have something for every type of client, even those with a sensual side… All too often resorts claim to have something for everyone, but in the case of the newly opened Princess Senses the Mangrove and Princess...
