Participants will meet some of Mandela's colleagues IAN STALKER It's been over a decade since the death of Nelson Mandela and over two since he stepped down as South African president but British tour company Red Savannah is confident that interest in a man seen as instrumental in the end of apartheid...
Carrier will have winter service for the second straight year from YYZ IAN STALKER Air Canada will again offer Toronto-Martinique service this coming winter, welcome news for Ontario travel agents who have clients who like a Gallic ambiance to their vacations.The carrier — which has long been...
Famed Route 66 will be marking its centennial IAN STALKER A coastal California destination that likes to boast that it's a great part of the world for those who like to hoof it is preparing to celebrate the milestone anniversary of a road synonymous with free-roaming exploration by automobile.Los...
Proximity means two-nation vacations are easy to do IAN STALKER The Japan National Tourism Organization and the Korea Tourism Organization are together reaching out to those interested in particularly comfortable two-nation tours of Asia.The tourism boards recently held a joint Toronto event dubbed...
From larger budgets for exclusive luxury experiences to expedition cruises, travel agents reveal the latest booking trends ANN RUPPENSTEINTravel advisor Lesley Scharf says this year is the busiest she’s ever been in all of her 28 years in the travel industry.“I have never in my career...
Anguilla's runway extension could soon mean direct lift from Canada ANN RUPPENSTEINWith plans underway for a runway expansion in Anguilla, Haydn Hughes, Minister of Infrastructure, Communications, Housing, Utilities and Tourism, said the destination is already in talks with Canadian carriers about...
Jurisdiction is 'America's first resort destination' IAN STALKER Florida's Palm Beach County says it has understandably gotten the hang of providing visitors with enjoyable vacations down pat. The Atlantic Ocean-fronting jurisdiction — which represents some 39 communities — notes it has more...
The resort report: what's new in the hotel world ANN RUPPENSTEIN Checking out the latest hotel and resort news from fresh renovations to brand new or upcoming properties to entice your clients. The Rockley For clients looking for something a little bit different, The Rockley recently opened...
Agents reveal what travel destinations are appealing to their clients ANN RUPPENSTEINLooking ahead to what’s trending amongst her clients, Diane Manson pinpoints several frontrunners. “The destinations heavily leaned into this year are Africa, Ireland, Japan, Galapagos Islands, Greenland, French...
This city may leave visitors starry-eyed IAN STALKER Tucson, Arizona, may well leave some skyward-looking visitors star-struck. The desert city's efforts to curb light pollution and its dry climate make it an ideal part of the world to view nighttime skies, with bordering Saguaro National Park...
