BOB MOWATJamaica’s ambitious strategy to grow its business out of Canada is clearly paying off as the Caribbean island is seeing a double-digit increase in air seats out of this market for the winter 2025-2026, putting it within striking distance of its target of welcoming 500,000...
While the numbers may be modest, Dr. Gessa Simplicious, head of public relations for the Uganda Tourism Board, says that the Canadian market is an important one for Uganda’s tourism industry. In conversation with Baxter Media’s publisher, Mitchell McClung, he explained that: “Canadian...
Vienna will be showcasing its culinary diversity in 2026 From farm-to-table dining options to Michelin-starred restaurants, Vienna’s vibrant gastronomy scene is set to take a bite out of the spotlight in 2026. With the theme “Vienna Bites. Cuisine, Culture, Character,” the Vienna Tourist...
BOB MOWATA high-profile group of tourism officials from Cork, Ireland were in Canada recently to meet with travel trade partners, tourism officials and others to talk about how the destination can go about attracting more Canadian visitors. Seamus Heaney, head of Visit Cork, explained...
Already a hotspot for French Canadians, the Guadeloupe Islands are ready to welcome more travellers with the launch of direct flights from Toronto this winter ANN RUPPENSTEINThe Canadian market is already key to the Guadeloupe Islands, but the archipelago is counting on even...
Takeaways from the Peru Outdoor Expo held in Huaraz Peru is making a determined effort to host the outdoor adventure crowd, with its first-ever show specifically designed for that market staged in a dramatically scenic part of the country that underscored how the Latin American nation can easily...
Tour operator holds its annual Toronto-area gathering Cuba specialist Hola Sun Holidays used its annual Toronto-area travel agents' evening to update agents on what awaits their Cuba-bound clients this winter and also show appreciation to a man who has spent the past several years energetically...
Fresh off launching its new ‘Short Breaks’ range with 4–6-day adventures for travellers seeking to get away for shorter periods of time, Intrepid Travel CEO James Thornton sat down with Travel Courier to talk trends, Canadian bookings and what travel advisors should know. ANN...
Air Canada’s Toronto-Lima service takes off on Dec. 5 Flights to Peru on Air Canada are now just over the horizon, with services to Lima from Toronto to start on Dec. 5. The new flights will operate two days per week (Tuesdays and Fridays), on a winter seasonal schedule that will run until March...
Canadian advisors see solid momentum heading into 2026, says ACTA president Suzanne Acton-Gervais Break out the sun glasses – the future looks bright for Canadian travel advisors in the forward-looking view projected by ACTA.That was the essence of the message by new ACTA president Suzanne Acton-Gervais,...
