Williams talks about her new role, reconnecting with travel partners and what to see and do in Saint Lucia First off, congratulations on the new gig. What are your goals for this position?Thank you so much! It’s an honour representing a destination that has so much to offer. My main priority...
As the 2026 Baxter Student Ambassadors and tourism students from across the country gear up to join the travel industry, Travel Courier caught up with travel pros to hear their words of wisdom for new grads and insights on what they wish they knew when they first graduated. Edmond Eldebs, senior...
School’s not out for summer! For clients who have the thirst for knowledge, check out these opportunities to learn something new while travelling and exploring exciting corners of the world. Total eclipse of the cruise This August, Virgin Voyages is setting sail on a unique 15-night trip to Iceland,...
Dominican Republic is much more than beaches Dominican Republic Tourism minister David Collado used a Toronto visit to remind travel agents of his country's many beach options while quickly adding that he doesn't want his country to be viewed as a beach destination alone. "The Dominican Republic...
Staff determined to preserve natural legacy Hurricanes Otis and John huffed and puffed but couldn't do lasting damage to an Acapulco attraction that sometimes goes under the radar when it comes to foreign visitors. Kay Mendieta of the Acapulco Botanical Garden says the hillside attraction did see hurricane...
Clients can experience Brisbane’s Indigenous treasures Story: Mitchell McClung + Photos: Tourism AustraliaBrisbane, the capital of Australia’s Queensland state, is about to become a very well-known part of the global tourism lexicon. In 2027 it will host 10 matches in the Rugby World Cup....
Travel agents urged to sell the pre-eminent region to wine-loving clients Steve MacNaullOh la la, how things have changed in France's fabled Burgundy wine region. It wasn't all that long ago that many Burgundy (the French call it Bourgogne) producers sold most of their wine before it was even bottled. Restaurants,...
Westin has mezcal tastings for those staying there The Westin Resort & Spa Puerto Vallarta happily enables people to gain insights into a distinctively Mexican alcohol. And that alcohol isn't necessarily Mexico's famed tequila. The resort has mezcal tastings, with mezcal, like tequila, a product...
Inclusivity takes centre stage at Gala Puerto Vallarta Nayarit The coastal city of Puerto Vallarta used a celebrity appearance to further solidify its reputation as a welcoming and inclusive destination for the LGBTQ+ community. Prominent drag icon Shangela, a star of RuPaul's Drag Race, made an appearance...
Country looking to see more Canadian mountaineers The Nepal Tourism Board is inviting more mountain-minded Canadians to temporarily place themselves on the very "top of the world," while adding the Asian nation has plenty of extremely lofty non-Mount Everest opportunities for those of us wanting...
