U.S. travel slows but Caribbean and European bookings are strong The president of the Nexion Travel Group is confident Canadians will continue to explore our often turbulent world throughout 2025. Jackie Friedman says Nexion's Canadian agencies are reporting that interest in travel remains high,...
New additions reaffirm hotel group's commitment to growth and luxury offerings The vice-president of marketing for Cuban tourism powerhouse Gaviota says his company is continuing to bolster its presence throughout Cuba, including its capital. Frank Pais Oltuski told a late April Havana audience...
Reverse sales mission reinforces NYC's commitment to Canadian travel trade New York City Tourism + Conventions reinforced its commitment to the Canadian travel trade with its recent reverse sales mission, which brought product buyers from across Canada to meet with local suppliers from April 29 - May 2. Despite...
Next FITCuba event will focus on sun and beach tourism Cuban tourism officials have decided Cuba's primary tourism showcase should return to the country's sun-soaked tourism roots.Officials announced during the country's annual tourism show FITCuba that next year's show will be held in Cuba's...
Country has nearly 1,900 bird species along with archeological sites like Machu Picchu El condor pasa over the Peruvian Andes regularly but it's far from our only feathered friend that birdwatchers can see during their time in the Latin American nation, with Peruvian tourism board Promperu telling...
April 25th marked the 10th anniversary of the devastating earthquake that struck 50 km outside Kathmandu, Nepal, killing close to 9,000 people and destroying thousands of homes and local businesses. Today, at Nagarkot Community Homestay, located 27 km outside Kathmandu, travellers have the opportunity...
Couples Resorts teams up with the JTB to put the spotlight on Jamaican resorts Earlier this month Couples Resorts hosted an evening filled with Jamaican flair for CAA travel advisors at the CAA Head Office in Ottawa in partnership with the Jamaica Tourist Board. Following a successful day at the CAA Conference...
Virgin Voyages is among new arrivals calling on the destination Colombia says it’s making inroads in the cruise market, attracting growing numbers of people who enjoy sailing on salt water and catching the attention of those interested in traveling on fresh water as well. The country participated...
Travel Agent Day is an opportunity for the travel industry to reflect on their contributions A prominent figure in the travel agent community has paid tribute to a Saskatoon travel agent for her tireless work to raise the profile of travel agents across the country. Jeff Element, COO of the Travel...
Ann Ruppenstein. CELEBRATING TRAVEL ADVISORS TODAY AND EVERY DAY One of my favourite Baxter Media publications that I get to work on is the annual Travel Agent Appreciation edition because we get to highlight remarkable travel advisors from across the country. This is the ninth year that we’ve been...
