Staff determined to preserve natural legacy Hurricanes Otis and John huffed and puffed but couldn't do lasting damage to an Acapulco attraction that sometimes goes under the radar when it comes to foreign visitors. Kay Mendieta of the Acapulco Botanical Garden says the hillside attraction did see hurricane...
A conversation with Nexion Travel Group’s Jackie Friedman Story: Bob Mowat What are some of the issues that are of concern to Nexion’s members these days? How concerned are they about the aviation fuel shortage and the impact that it could have (or is having) on airfares,...
Happiness takes off from Toronto as Finnair launches service to Helsinki The official airline of Santa Claus arrived in Toronto last week, ready to transport Canadians to the Happiest Country in the World. Yes, Finnair is back in Canada after an 11-year absence (it left the market in 2015) inaugurating...
Sunwing relaunch signals Acapulco's return to the Canadian tourist map Cuba was among one of the foreign countries represented at TIanguis Acapulco is expecting to win back some of the Canadian tourists who have been opting for other Mexican vacation locales, thanks in part to Sunwing, which...
Algarve officials highlight 40+ golf courses and 20 wineries to attract year-round tourists Southern Portugal's Algarve region says it has moved way beyond simply being a beach destination, with tourism officials stating that those who aren't overly interested in wading into salt water will still easily...
Checking out the latest hotel and resort updates Aman Sveti Stefan Aman Sveti Stefan in Montenegro is opening this summer after being closed for the past five years. The mainland retreat Villa Miločer will welcome guests from May 22 together with the adjacent Aman Spa, Queen’s Beach...
This year marks the 100th anniversary of Gaudi This year marks the 100th anniversary of the death of an architect who forever dramatically altered Barcelona's skyline, and that city and its surrounding region of Catalonia are paying tribute to him. Antoni Gaudi is best known for designing the famed...
We still have a special bond with Canada: A conversation with Visit Florida’s CEO Bryan Griffin Story: Bob Mowat + Header photo: Emergent MediaWhen you welcome as many visitors as Florida does every year, it’s a pretty obvious conclusion to draw that they don’t all come...
Impact of the Iran war proves complicating for agents as Europe and Asia concerned about jet fuel shortages Travel agents in this country are keeping their fingers crossed that the latest Middle East conflict will end soon, with that fighting leading to readjustments in the travel industry and raising...
Clients can experience Brisbane’s Indigenous treasures Story: Mitchell McClung + Photos: Tourism AustraliaBrisbane, the capital of Australia’s Queensland state, is about to become a very well-known part of the global tourism lexicon. In 2027 it will host 10 matches in the Rugby World Cup....
