STORY/Ted Davis PHOTOS/Stuart Dee With over 7,000 islands spanning a distance of 1,850 km north to south in a tropical climate, there is no shortage of choice for exotic holiday destinations in the Philippines. The only dilemma posed is deciding which islands will be the chosen...
“Our message to the Canadian travel trade is to really underscore how vitally important Canadian travel is to the United States and how much we truly value that friendship and connection.” –Chris Heywood, SVP, Public Relations & Chief Communications Officer for Brand USA There...
April 25th marked the 10th anniversary of the devastating earthquake that struck 50 km outside Kathmandu, Nepal, killing close to 9,000 people and destroying thousands of homes and local businesses. Today, at Nagarkot Community Homestay, located 27 km outside Kathmandu, travellers...
Mediterranean destination offers much more than sun and sea BY: LEN KAUFMAN “People want to go deeper and experience the lifestyle. We promote gastronomy, traditional food, traditional customs. We have small boutique hotels or houses in the typical villages.” –Carlo Micallef, chief executive...
BY: LEN KAUFMAN "The trend for us is slow tourism. That's where it's going. It's going towards slow tourism because it gives you the chance to live like the locals experience, to be part of it. This is very big for us. Culinary is very big too because we have a very rich cuisine.” –Andreas...
The owner of Group Travel by Susan found her niche booking experiential travel Tell us a little about yourself and how long you've been a travel advisor? I am a spicy soul who loves to learn, to get 'out there' and experience beyond the borders. I am a foodie and enjoy lots of hot sauce. I would say I have...
Travel advisors stayed at Hyatt Ziva Cancun and Hilton Playa del Carmen Playa Hotels & Resorts recently teamed up with Travel Best Bets for an exclusive four-night FAM trip staying at Hyatt Ziva Cancun and Hilton Playa del Carmen in Mexico. “Travel Best Bets is an important partner and as part...
Ciudad Perdida trek is a great option for clients who have already conquered Machu Picchu BY: IAN STALKER Colombian tourism officials are inviting energetic sorts to go on a multi-day trek to an archeological site that had already had centuries behind it when much better known Machu Picchu was still...
The new Vice President of Operations for the boutique independent travel company talks travel and trends Congratulations on your appointment to Vice President of Operations at Personal Travel Management. What are you excited about for this new role? I'm genuinely excited to step into this new chapter...
The long-running show underscores cooperation between two prominent Mexican tourism locales Two prominent Mexican tourism locales have again teamed up to demonstrate to the international travel industry what they offer to those seeking a vacation on Mexico's Pacific Coast. Late March saw Puerto Vallarta...
