Advocating for independent travel advisors In the wake of COVID-19, Judith Coates, Nancy Wilson and Brenda Slater banded together to create the Association of Canadian Independent Travel Advisors for Independent Agents. Since forming in mid-June, the group continues to actively stand up for independent...
A message of thanks As 2020 draws to an end, Gavin Tollman, Global CEO for Trafalgar, Costsaver and Brendan Vacations, pens a letter to vital and valued travel advisor partners in Canada. Thank you. These are two words you most likely have not heard very often this year, as we have been forced...
Welcome back to paradise Paul Strachan, Sr. Director, Sales and Marketing for The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation recently visited Nassau. Here he shares what the experience was like and what travel agents should know about sending clients back to the destination. What was the travel experience...
Making tracks from the Rockies to the Red Rocks Steve Sammut, president & CEO of Rocky Mountaineer, shares details about the newly announced Southwest US route between Denver, Colorado and Moab, Utah. Tell us a little bit about what we can expect from your first train route exclusively in the US? We are incredibly...
The art of the staycation Annie Doran Manager, Marketing & Brand at Tourism Prince George, talks with Travel Courier about how the destination is finding creative ways to market during the pandemic. Tell us a bit about how you have shifted marketing strategies during the pandemic? We relied...
Petitioning for support Since launching a Commission Recall Petition on Nov. 30, travel advisor Heidi Hurst has received over 4224 signatures in support. Travel Courier caught up with Hurst to learn more about the efforts. TPI agent creates petition against commission recalls After engaging with...
Finding a new purpose After struggling with the aftermath of the global pandemic, travel advisor Shari Tucker found the inspiration to rebrand her business and focus on sustainable tourism. What led you to undergo a rebrand during the pandemic? The pandemic hit the tourism industry H.A.R.D. It has taken...
A new era at Half Moon Imagine opening a new resort only to have a global pandemic halt international travel a mere three weeks later. Guy Steuart III, Chairman of Half Moon, talks about launching Eclipse at Half Moon — twice — and what travel advisors should know about the luxurious beachfront...
Welcome to the North Travel Courier chats with Joe Bailey, owner, president & CEO of North Star Adventures, about the Indigenous-owned tour operator and why clients should consider the Northwest Territories for their next getaway. Tell us a little about North Star Adventures and what you offer?...
Ready for take off Travel Courier chats with Sunwing’s COO Andrew Dawson about restarting operations, how the airline has adapted to the new normal and what agents should know about winter bookings This has been a challenging time for those in the travel industry. How are you feeling since resuming...
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