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. &Beyond Suyian Lodge Luxury experiential and conservation company &Beyond is extending...
Tourism to Saint Lucia makes a splash ANN RUPPENSTEIN With an abundance of marine life and coral reefs, Saint Lucia has long appealed to snorkelers and divers. But something is coming that’s going to draw in even more tourists who are looking to take the plunge in Saint Lucia. “We’re looking...
Wide range of accommodations await visitors IAN STALKER The new Canadian director of Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. says his island is offering would-be visitors clear-cut lodging options during their planned stays. Eusi Skeete says an island that once had limited choices for those who prefer...
Innovation is a Flight Centre hallmark IAN STALKERFlight Centre Travel Group is taking innovative steps to ensure that it's able to find needed staff.The agency group has recently reached out in a new manner aimed at attracting employees and that is paying dividends, says Chadd Andre, vice president...
There’s always a lot going on at Tourism HR Canada as the organization has coordinated a wide range of initiatives to foster the development of a skilled, diverse, and inclusive workforce for more than 30 years. Right now, Heather Elder, Director of Marketing, Tourism HR Canada, observed: “We’re...
ANN RUPPENSTEINMany people grow up wanting to be rockstars or actors, but arguably the travel industry is one of the best career paths out there for anyone who wants to see the world. Coinciding with the BSAP edition, we chatted with travel industry personnel to find out what they think...
For 10 years, Baxter Media has introduced the industry to a new group of ambitious Ambassadors as they embark on exciting futures in travel and tourism. There are so many excellent adventures and opportunities in tourism that we are always wondering: where have their careers in tourism...
The Baxter Student Ambassador Program (BSAP) is a one-of-a-kind post-secondary student mentoring program committed to identifying and supporting the Canadian travel industry’s top incoming talent. For a decade now, BSAP has upheld its mission to encourage young people to get involved...
Country's culture and nature are seen as major tourist draws for Canadians IAN STALKERCuban tourism officials are inviting a rebounding number of Canadian vacationers to soak up some sun, some sand, some sea and some salsa as well during their stays on the island.Cuban tourism minister Juan Carlos...
The value of an agent goes far beyond saving a dime on an online booking ANN RUPPENSTEINVancouver-based travel advisor Kemi Wells-Conrad says the value of booking with a professional simply can’t be compared to doing it alone online.“I think people want the support, advice and the first-hand...
