Located on a cliffside overlooking the Caribbean Sea, lush mountains and the peaks of the volcanic Cabrits, upon arrival at Secret Bay Resort it’s easy to see why Dominica gets the nickname of Nature Island. With 22 standalone villas, the Relais & Châteaux property seamlessly blends luxury, nature...
Advisors are key to Exoticca's continued growth in the Canadian market Story and event photos by: Jennifer MerrickMore than 500 travel advisors gathered at the historic Old Mill Toronto Hotel earlier this week for Exoticca’s third annual Fall Fling. The event combined a trade show with a dinner...
TDC helps members shine by harnessing star power in a changing travel landscape If you ask Karine Gagnon how things are going, Transat Distribution Canada’s (TDC) General manager will tell you: “I’m happy to report, in terms of performance and sales in general, 2025 has been a good year....
A conversation with Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser: “Canada isn’t just a visitor, it’s family” By: Ilona KauremszkyLong before Confederation stitched Canada together in 1867, French-speaking Acadians expelled from Acadie in the 18th century fled, many trekked south to the wetlands...
The Bahamas is having a banner year for stop-over arrivals from Canada The Bahamas is having another good year for stop-over arrivals, with the number of visitors who spend at least one night in the destination up significantly last year from 2023, and the number of Canadians in particular showing...
Attraction's curious past is drawing crowds There's a whisky-linked silver lining in this cloud of sorts. The Moonshine Explosion Museum – found in Virginia's Franklin County, which cheerfully bills itself as the Moonshine Capital of the World – notes its unusual moniker is a reflection of a blast...
Oliver Weibel reflects on his travel industry background, career highlights and memorable adventures like riding a Harley down Route 66 to Las Vegas Tell us a little bit about yourself and how long you've been in the travel industry? I was born and raised in the northeastern part of Switzerland, in Tübach,...
Air Canada’s Mark Galardo says the Airbus A321XLR is a game changer offering a wide-body experience on narrow-body jets It’s “a game changer” was the descriptor that Mark Galardo used to explain the importance of the impending addition of the Airbus A321XLR to Air Canada’s fleet in 2026. The...
Two luxury travel experts talk trends, booking insights, selling tips and some of the most luxurious trips their clients have booked Luxury means different things to different people. What do you think luxury means to your clients? HO: It does, and for my clients, luxury isn’t always about marble...
ANN RUPPENSTEIN Some hotels have the power to lure people in from the moment they first come across a photo of the property. From being able to enjoy breakfast with a giraffe to sleeping on a bridge overlooking Kruger National Park, here are some unique ways to stay that are bound...
