Air Canada will have two winter routes to the island Martinique is gearing up for its winter tourism season, doing so in part by reminding Canadians of the current differences in weather between this country and the tropical island. Gaëtan Paderna of the Martinique Tourism Committee noted the contrast...
Exotik Journeys takes agents on an unforgettable journey through Singapore and Malaysia Exotik Journeys recently wrapped up a FAM trip to Singapore and Malaysia. The trip, running from Oct. 18- 27 provided travel agents from Quebec, Ontario, and British Columbia firsthand insight into the unique...
G Adventures’ founder on the rise of solo travel, the company's connection to a popular dating site and the reasons why advisors are essential Ann Ruppenstein Something travel advisors may not expect to learn about G Adventures is that the adventure tour operator organizes trips for a popular dating...
Q&A with Personal Travel Management's Jenny Revesz Tell us a little about yourself and how long you've been a travel advisor? I’ve been a travel advisor since shortly after graduating from high school in Sydney, Australia. Throughout my career I feel blessed to have arranged travel plans – and lifelong...
Takeaways from Goway Travel's Africa and Middle East event Goway Travel's Africa and Middle East program ranges from ruins to rhinos — and has a host of other exotic critters and attractions in between as well. The tour operator recently held a Toronto event detailing what it offers in those parts...
Country hasn't seen the violence it's neighbours have The Jordan Tourist Board North America is continuing to court Canadian tourists while conceding that getting people to visit Jordan is now often challenging as the war between Israel and Hamas has entered its second year and fighting has spread...
Viewing fjords will be among the tours' highlights Gondwana Ecotours vice-president Eric Segalstad is eager to showcase his homeland of Norway to cruise passengers and in doing so will enable them to see topographical features synonymous with the Scandinavian country. The Homer, Alaska-based company...
Stunning agent-booked destination weddings The couple: Ashley & Cody Philp The wedding: January 10, 2024 at The Fives Beach Hotel & Residences, Playa del Carmen, Mexico The guest list: 60 The agent: Deanna Beatty, Romance & Foodie Travel Photographers: Wandering Media Co. From...
Ask the agent – all things romance Love is in the air! What destinations are you booking for honeymoons? Anything exotic or interesting? Any particular hotels/brands that are offering an elevated romantic escape? LK: We are finding an increased demand for Los Cabos, St. Lucia, Jamaica, the Maldives,...
Air Canada Vacations’ VP on how he got over his fear of public speaking, the value of agents, travel highlights and more Tell us about yourself and how long you've been in the travel industry? When I finished my schooling in business at Seneca, I immediately began my search for a job. I’m a prime...
