Spain and Portugal among those expected to do well IAN STALKER Iberian itineraries appear to be weighing on Canadian travel plans these days. A random survey of travel agents suggests that Spain and Portugal will do well over the next 12 months, with those countries offering a combination of sunshine...
New itinerary lets clients explore filming locations from the new Wonka movie ANN RUPPENSTEINAs Wonka debuted in theatres across the country last month, luxury travel company Red Savannah launched a new tailor-made itinerary that gives clients the opportunity to explore locations where the movie...
ted davis More sites and attractions that tell the history of the USA South East have opened or will debut in the near future, turning new pages on stories that are still emerging.Some of these were reviewed and previewed at the recent Travel South USA International Showcase travel...
Now more than ever, the Baxter Student Ambassador Program plays a vital role in the long-term survival of the travel industry. In its ninth year, the program continues to work with colleges and universities across Canada to identify the most promising student talent in travel, tourism, and hospitality...
By: Ian Stalker Gotta love those travel agents… Tourist boards and tour operators contacted by Travel Courier say they still attach huge importance to travel agents, brushing aside some suggestions in recent years that technological advances would make agents irrelevant. Latia Duncombe, director...
IAN STALKER A veteran Toronto travel agent is applauding the federal government's new guidelines on flights within or originating in this country that were cancelled or delayed for over three hours for reasons beyond the airlines' control. Airlines must now offer those who experienced waits...
Counting down the world’s most Instagrammed waterfalls from Canada to Zambia With travel restrictions still in place, the pent up demand for exploring the world is on the rise. While couch surfing, it's not too early to start dreaming of future trips. Where to start? Get inspired by some iconic waterfalls...
Hitting the road is hot this summer With the first official long weekend of summer around the corner, many Canadians are looking forward to getting behind the wheel and hitting the open road. And, while road trips have long been a Canadian summer staple, a recent national survey has discovered that...
G Adventures launches new small group tours & safety guidelines In a recent survey conducted by G Adventures to research predicted travel trends post-pandemic, 76% of Canadian travellers said they expect to see travel companies make changes to their health and safety measures. Of those, 52% expect...
New guidelines for adventure travel The Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) has released their COVID-19 Health & Safety Guidelines for trekking, biking, and rafting — as well as one overarching guideline for the industry.These guidelines provide a path to an organized and safe reopening...
