JTB celebrates a “legacy built on passion, pride and island magic” Event photos courtesy of George Pimentel Photography One of the things that Donovan White made an effort to point out during a recent Toronto event celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Jamaica Tourist Board was that by the time...
BY: LEN KAUFMAN "The trend for us is slow tourism. That's where it's going. It's going towards slow tourism because it gives you the chance to live like the locals experience, to be part of it. This is very big for us. Culinary is very big too because we have a very rich cuisine.” –Andreas...
The owner of Group Travel by Susan found her niche booking experiential travel Tell us a little about yourself and how long you've been a travel advisor? I am a spicy soul who loves to learn, to get 'out there' and experience beyond the borders. I am a foodie and enjoy lots of hot sauce. I would say I have...
Travel advisors stayed at Hyatt Ziva Cancun and Hilton Playa del Carmen Playa Hotels & Resorts recently teamed up with Travel Best Bets for an exclusive four-night FAM trip staying at Hyatt Ziva Cancun and Hilton Playa del Carmen in Mexico. “Travel Best Bets is an important partner and as part...
The tourist board has highlighted its new tourism branding initiative on TTC streetcar The Taiwan Tourism Administration is promoting Taiwan as a vacation destination to Torontonians in a noticeably moving manner. The tourist board has highlighted its new tourism branding initiative – “TAIWAN...
Thai trips continue after regional earthquake The travel industry has rallied around those parts of southeast Asia affected by the March 28 earthquake that has reportedly left at least 3,000 people dead, with most of the fatalities being in Myanmar but some deaths being reported in Thailand as well. Intrepid...
The new Vice President of Operations for the boutique independent travel company talks travel and trends Congratulations on your appointment to Vice President of Operations at Personal Travel Management. What are you excited about for this new role? I'm genuinely excited to step into this new chapter...
The long-running show underscores cooperation between two prominent Mexican tourism locales Two prominent Mexican tourism locales have again teamed up to demonstrate to the international travel industry what they offer to those seeking a vacation on Mexico's Pacific Coast. Late March saw Puerto Vallarta...
Two cruise experts talk travel insights and trends Tell us a little bit about yourself and how you started specializing in cruises? DF: I started my career in 1989 in Yellowknife, N.W.T., where folks love to travel, and have lived in Calgary, Alta., for the past 18 years. I enjoy being close to the Rocky...
One if by sea Norwegian Cruise Line changed up the cruise industry in 2010 when it pioneered the industry’s first solo staterooms with the debut of Norwegian Epic. The concept was simple – have an offering where single cruisers could sail on their own and pay less than a traditional double occupancy...
