The executive chairman of Sandals Resorts International reveals what agents can expect as part of a "game-changer" US$200 million re-imagination of three iconic Jamaica resorts Back in March, Sandals Resorts International (SRI) announced that clients would have to wait a little bit longer to experience...
Peru is where the Amazon, Andes, and Pacific Coast converge Tourism Malaysia is promising that this will be a particularly interesting year to visit Malaysia, which is in the midst of a year-long campaign highlighting some of the Asian nation's most intriguing sides.Linawati Ismail, Deputy Director...
travelbrands unveils 'Your Window to the world' brand image Ask Nathalie Tanious if there have been any surprises in 2026 and she’ll laugh and then laugh some more.“You want more? You mean after Cuba, after PVR, after the Middle East,” asks the President & CEO of H.I.S. Canada Travel...
Transcend launches fleet exclusively for the groups market Transcend Cruises is preparing to fly solo in the world of river cruising with an innovative business plan that doesn't cater to those wanting to travel alone or as couples.The Miami-based company will begin operation this summer as the world's...
Healthy booking patterns show strong traveller confidence in Puerto Vallarta The director of the Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board says Puerto Vallarta's tourist trade easily weathered the Feb. 22 flareup of violence and bookings are strong for the summer season. The director of the Puerto Vallarta...
Show me the money! Looking for easy ways to increase your bottom line? Travel Courier reached out to industry experts for their top tips on upselling and increasing commissions. ELEVATE THE EXPERIENCEErin Rogers, G Adventures’ National Sales Manager, Canada, believes that commission growth...
Story: ANN RUPPENSTEIN + photos: AURORA EXPEDITIONS Even with its third purpose-built ship now in operation, Aurora Expeditions still maintains the same principles that guided its launch 35 years ago. “Greg Mortimer and his wife Margaret built Aurora back in 1991 with the vision of transforming...
Panama tells the Canadian trade to mind their own business for good business! Panamanian tourism officials are inviting Canadians involved in the meetings and incentives trade to at times mind their own business in Panama. Tourism officials and representatives of Panama City hotels visited both Montreal...
Cuba’s tourism commitment unveiled at virtual FITCuba event Cuba went the high-tech route last week to showcase its tourism products during its annual tourism show of FITCuba, for the first time using a virtual format as its tourism industry grapples with oil shortages resulting from an oil blockade...
The largest Mexican hotelier suggests staying in Mexican hotels when in Mexico The COO of Mexican hotel company Grupo Posadas has some sound advice for those preparing to choose their hotels prior to vacations that they hope will provide a very Mexican experience."Don't stay in a Spanish[-owned]...
