Travel advisors talk resort trends, all-inclusives, and new properties. What's trending or new and notable right now when it comes to hotels and resorts? JG: Travellers are looking beyond the basics—they want experiences that feel meaningful. I'm seeing strong demand for resorts that offer immersive...
Expectations are that memories of disruption will fade A Mississauga travel agent says she doesn't expect that any anger now directed towards Air Canada because of the fallout from the labor dispute with its flight attendants will lead to any long-lasting damage for the airline, especially as the carrier...
But association cautions disruption has already hurt Indigenous tourism The Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada has welcomed the tentative agreement between Air Canada and its flight attendants while also reporting that the relatively brief labor dispute was harmful to Indigenous tourism,...
Country hopes to see 12 million visitors this year The Dominican Republic's tourism trade is on a roll, with there being plenty of people eagerly seeking fun in the sun in a country that's well-suited to host that type of vacationer, thanks to its many beach locales.Mariel Herrera, director of the Dominican...
Air New Zealand highlights extensive South Pacific network Air New Zealand says it offers a great transportation mode for those wanting to visit the country it's based in and a great transportation mode as well for those who are eager to visit the many South Pacific destinations outside of New Zealand...
Agents react to the news that Air Canada flight attendants are prepared to strike as early as this month Travel agents are keeping a wary eye on Air Canada's labour situation, aware that a possible strike by flight attendants would cause huge disruptions to this country's travel industry. The union...
Carrier now plans to have winter and summer service Air Transat's decision to bolster its Montreal-Valencia service has the Mediterranean-fronting Spanish city hopeful about making further inroads in the Canadian market. Air Transat launched its direct Montreal–València service on June 20, marking...
Mexico targets Canadian market with roadshows, new flights and more Mexico's secretary of tourism is citing upcoming Mexico roadshows in Toronto and Montreal as proof of the country's commitment to the Canadian market, a market she reports is performing very well for her homeland these days. Josefina...
Dinosaur Trips clients can assist paleontologists Tinseltown may be boosting Alberta's tourism trade by drawing attention to some of the creatures that wandered millions of years before the province and indeed all of this country were created. Jurassic Park Rebirth – the latest Hollywood dinosaur-themed...
Michelle Lanoue on how Flex Pay helps travel advisors thrive One of the things that Michelle Lanoue, manager, agent growth for Flex Pay, will tell you is that: “Our goal is to make sure travel advisors feel confident, supported, and equipped – not just to use Flex Pay, but to use it as a tool...
