A conversation with Nexion Travel Group’s Jackie Friedman Story: Bob Mowat What are some of the issues that are of concern to Nexion’s members these days? How concerned are they about the aviation fuel shortage and the impact that it could have (or is having) on airfares,...
Happiness takes off from Toronto as Finnair launches service to Helsinki The official airline of Santa Claus arrived in Toronto last week, ready to transport Canadians to the Happiest Country in the World. Yes, Finnair is back in Canada after an 11-year absence (it left the market in 2015) inaugurating...
Sunwing relaunch signals Acapulco's return to the Canadian tourist map Cuba was among one of the foreign countries represented at TIanguis Acapulco is expecting to win back some of the Canadian tourists who have been opting for other Mexican vacation locales, thanks in part to Sunwing, which...
Checking out the latest hotel and resort updates Aman Sveti Stefan Aman Sveti Stefan in Montenegro is opening this summer after being closed for the past five years. The mainland retreat Villa Miločer will welcome guests from May 22 together with the adjacent Aman Spa, Queen’s Beach...
We still have a special bond with Canada: A conversation with Visit Florida’s CEO Bryan Griffin Story: Bob Mowat + Header photo: Emergent MediaWhen you welcome as many visitors as Florida does every year, it’s a pretty obvious conclusion to draw that they don’t all come...
Impact of the Iran war proves complicating for agents as Europe and Asia concerned about jet fuel shortages Travel agents in this country are keeping their fingers crossed that the latest Middle East conflict will end soon, with that fighting leading to readjustments in the travel industry and raising...
Clients can feast their way through Charlevoix Photo: Le Germain Charlevoix Hotel & Spa, Mickaël A. BandassakCharlevoix, Que's Flavour Trail is marking its third decade this year and tourism officials say casual foodies and Epicureans alike visiting the region in the coming months and seeking...
Celebrating travel advisors who go above & beyond! It’s hard to believe it’s already been 10 years since we launched the Travel Agent Appreciation edition in honour of travel advisors back in 2016. Leading up to Travel Agent Day, the annual special issue of Travel Courier and Canadian Travel...
Travel industry suppliers on the impact the travel trade has on bookings and business
Tracking the trends #1 Clients are looking for bespoke experiences When it comes to what’s trending based on demand, Tannis Dyrland, the owner of Tisson Travel Group, Calgary, Alta., reports that clients are looking for options that go beyond the mainstream.“People want bespoke itineraries,...
