Eilish Vicencio-Heap The American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association (AIANTA) and Brand USA hosted a six-day FAM highlighting the 2026 centennial of Route 66 and opportunities to engage in Indigenous tourism along the way. Beginning in Las Vegas and travelling through Arizona and New Mexico,...
IAN STALKER Once reclusive Albania has put out the welcome mat for international travellers and they're responding. Albert Shahinaj, general manager of Explore Albania Holidays, says his homeland spent much of the 20th century largely shunning contact with Westerners, but the end of communist...
After featuring such high caliber travel advisors in our special Travel Agent Appreciation edition of Travel Courier and Canadian Travel Press, it’s always a challenge for our selection committee to narrow down which one of the nominees should take home the annual Travel Agent & Beyond Award. The...
The future looks bright for the BSAP class of 2025 Tourism education has certainly changed since the Baxter Student Ambassador Program (BSAP) began 11 years ago with the goal of supporting exceptional tourism and hospitality students as they graduate and enter the workforce. With the ups and downs...
As this year's crop of Baxter Student Ambassadors and tourism students from across the country gear up to join the travel industry, Travel Courier caught up with travel pros to hear their words of wisdom for new grads, insights they wish they knew when they first graduated and some of the coolest...
Can we start with an update on Canada’s tourism labour market – is there still a labour shortage? What’s the outlook going forward? The good news is that the tourism sector as a whole has caught up to where we were pre-pandemic. In fact, we’re employing slightly more people than we were...
What's the most important thing you learned in school? Through my two-year journey at Algonquin College, I’ve learned many things from my professors in the classroom and my group of friends. The most important thing I learned was that it's okay to ask for help. There are times when I have to stop,...
What's the most important thing you learned in school? Throughout my education, one of the most impactful lessons I've learned is the importance of critical thinking and resilience. While practical knowledge and academic skills have been essential throughout my post-secondary journey,...
What's the most important thing you learned in school? The most important thing I learned in school was how to work with clients. During my study abroad I learned the skill of bringing a conceptual idea to a product, which I feel is incredibly useful going into the industry.Why did you choose...
What's the most important thing you learned in school? The most important thing I’ve learned is the power of networking and collaboration. Success in tourism isn’t just about knowledge—it’s about building relationships and learning from others. Engaging with industry professionals...
