ROLLING ON THE RIVER: Mississippi River Country
The event was at Cirillo’s Academy in Toronto, and the invitation was tempting “Chefs Sam and Cody Carroll will bring their culinary talents and…
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ONE DEAD IN FLORIDA BRIDGE PLANE CRASH
One of the three people aboard a small plane died when it crashed onto a bridge near Miami this weekend, police said. The aircraft lost power…
COUNTRY STARS: Where are the highest-rated Michelin star restaurants
When it comes to choosing a destination to visit on holiday, local cuisine and restaurants are one of the most important things to consider for…
DEEPLY SORRY: Alaska Airlines CEO warns flight cancellations to continue
The CEO of Alaska Airlines says the high level of flight cancellations since April will continue through this month. Passengers whose travel…
MAKING A SPLASH: New Royalton readies in Riviera Maya
Sunwing reports that its newest Royalton Luxury Resorts property, Royalton Splash Riviera Cancun, is slated to open Dec. 20. The new…
ROUND-UP: May 9-13, 2022
Last week, temperatures frayed over airport passenger congestion; countries continued to ease entry rules; air and cruise lines inaugurated new…
LISTENING IN: James Taylor, dreaming of Mexico
Dreaming of a destination has taken on an entirely new context in the past couple of years, but James Taylor’s “Mexico” reminds that travel is…
ROUND-UP: May 2-6, 2022
In the news last week: CATSA apologized for chaos at Canadian airports; the CDC is urging travellers in the US to mask up, again; Carnival…
STARK WARNING: UN chiefs says tourism must be ‘more responsible’
The United Nations General Assembly met this week for a first-ever dedicated session on tourism and its key role in inclusive recovery and…
VIVA PUERTO VALLARTA!:My Insider’s Guide to One of the Happiest Places I Know
I have made Puerto Vallarta, my winter “home away from home” for the past 18 years, even during Covid. Why here? Let me count the ways. The…
PUBS, PATIOS & BARS: Cheers to the return of Oktoberfest
You don’t have love beer to love Oktoberfest (although it helps), just as one doesn’t have to be religious to relish Oberammergau, or a gambler…
LISTENING IN: Who was Jolene anyway?
I’ve always had a thing for Dolly Parton (musically, of course). I don’t have the albums, I confess, but always thought she had one of the best…
TRAVEL AGENT DAY PERKS: Suppliers show travel agents the love
The best thing about Travel Agent Appreciation Day (today, May 04) – besides the love and adulation – is the perks. From bonus loyalty points to…
AN ‘ISLAND OF SANITY’: Travel trends at play for new Plaza Premium at YYZ
Arrive early at Pearson airport and have some time to lounge around? Plaza Premium has just the ticket: it’s new Landmark Lounge, completed…
HOW TIME FLIES: 15 years. Who said it wouldn’t last?
On May 1st, 2007 Travel Industry Today published its first issue. It was a rush job. After leaving my former position the previous December, I…
ROUND-UP: April 25-29
WestJet and Transat are now codeshare partners; Air Canada financials confirm that travel recovery is “underway,” as does the WTTC, which says a…
VERY INTERESTING: Air Transat and Westjet launch Transatlantic codeshare
Air Transat and WestJet have launched a new transatlantic codeshare. WestJet’s “WS” code is now activated for sale on select Air Transat…
FOODIE ITALY:Italian Cooking Class (delivered in English) in the Le Marche region
Let’s face it, vacations are all about the food; and there is only one true way to get to know a region’s food – you need to go there and…
VIRGINIA IS FOR … EVERYONE
“Virginia Is For Lovers’ may be one of travel’s most iconic and enduring slogans, but truth is, from history to adventure, culinary to…
LOVING THE OUTDOORS: Diversity distinguishes active Virginia
Virginia boasts a wealth of popular tourism destinations, not least Virginia Beach and Shenandoah National Park – two destinations that define…