Travel advisors talk Black Friday sales, trends to watch and more Black Friday is around the corner. Do these promotions help drive awareness or interest from clients? BJ: Black Friday is one of those times when clients are actively on the lookout for deals, so it’s a great opportunity to reconnect...
Treatments are seen as providing multiple benefits for guests Cambodia's Six Sense Krabey Island resort cheerfully predicts that its guests will return home feeling more relaxed and more rejuvenated than they were when they arrived.The private island resort -- part of Thailand's upscale Six Senses...
Local museum also educates visitors about cetaceans Don't call any of these people Ishmael. In fact, Oscar Guzon of Mazatlan's MUNBA Expeditions makes it clear that he and his colleagues would have nothing in common with the fanatical Captain Ahab and his fellow whalers who pursued the Great White...
TRAVELSAVERS Canada marks a quarter-century of empowering travel professionals TRAVELSAVERS Canada used its annual Dine & Discover events in Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal, and Quebec City to celebrate its milestone 25th anniversary with members and partners across the country.“We really wanted...
Turks & Caicos' Beach Enclave offers private, luxurious villa stays Guests staying at Beach Enclave Turks & Caicos can find a touch of home, a welcome addition for those seeking some solitude while on an upscale vacation. "We are a private villa resort, combining resort amenities and service...
Travel advisors talk escaping winter and hot excursions in the Caribbean and beyond Canadians often look to escape the winter. Where are your clients going for sunny escapes this year? JD: This year I’m seeing a lot of interest in Hawaii, Bali, Dubai, Barbados, and Anguilla. My clients often want...
Two luxury travel experts talk trends, booking insights, selling tips and some of the most luxurious trips their clients have booked Luxury means different things to different people. What do you think luxury means to your clients? HO: It does, and for my clients, luxury isn’t always about marble...
From a hillside property in Florence to the shores of Playa Esmeralda in the Dominican Republic, here are the latest hotel and resort openings Secrets Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa The adults-only Secrets Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa in the Dominican Republic's Miches region is a new option...
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...
ann ruppenstein It’s just after sunrise on the Monday morning of the August long weekend and Colin James, the CEO of the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority, has opted not to sleep in. Instead, he’s joining Canadian travel advisors on location in Antigua for a scenic...
