SEVERE STORMS SWEEP U.S. SOUTH A cluster of severe storms swept across the South early Saturday, leaving one person dead in Louisiana, toppling trees and power lines in…
ANIMATED ABOUT AGENTS: Get your own caricature from JTB The Jamaica Tourist Board likes to get animated when it comes to travel counsellors – and to prove it, the JTB’s Canadian office is planning to…
ROUND-UP:April 5-9, 2021 Qatar Airways operated the world’s first fully vaccinated flight; a new airline plans to debut at YTZ this fall; and several cruise lines…
WE THE SOUTH: Border blues a boon for snowbird fans The “We the North” rallying cry had its horizons expanded when the Toronto Raptors temporarily relocated to Tampa, Florida. Now the NBA team is…
LOOKING GOOD: Playing with Your Food Holland America Style I know, I know: Mom always told you not to play with your food. But when a chef known for being an artist on plates invites you to have fun with…
COPING WITH QUARANTINE: Horsing around in hotel helps By Day 3 of being confined to his Australian hotel room for quarantine, David Marriott was getting bored. He’d watched a few seasons of “The…
NEW ZEALAND CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL DARK SKY WEEK Every year the International Dark-Sky Association hosts International Dark Sky Week (IDSW) to raise awareness about light pollution’s many…
ROUND-UP:March 29-April 02, 2021 TIAC urges agent action ahead of the Canadian federal budget; Billy Bishop airport needs cash; Israel opens its border with Egypt, and other news…
A SIGN OF OPTIMISM: First New Ship Order in the Pandemic After a year in which cruise lines were scrapping ships rather than ordering new ones, a deal to build a 744-passenger cruise ship is a sign of…
WHAT’S UP IN THE UK IN 2021 – AND BEYOND More than one in 10 Canadian travellers (12%) have Britain on the brain when it comes to planning their next international trip, according to…
BREAK OUT THE BOURBON: Cruising Resumes on US Rivers As a US flagged company operating ships smaller than 250 passengers, American Queen is not restricted by the shutdown imposed on most cruise…
ROUND-UP: March 22-26, 2021 There was good news for travel and tourism in Ontario’s provincial budget; WestJet is rolling again, announcing a host of new and restored…
BIG CRAIC ATTACK AT THE CROSSKEYS INN You’ve likely not been there, but if the image of the Crosskeys Inn looks familiar, it’s because the iconic pub in Northern Ireland is often used…
SANDALS ANNOUNCES EXPANDED LEADERSHIP LINE-UP FOR UNIQUE VACATIONS Unique Vacations Inc. (UVI), an affiliate of the worldwide representative for the brands of luxury all-inclusive Sandals Resorts International –…
Family-friendly group vacations under our wing Families looking to reconnect and spend some quality time together in paradise can start planning their future group getaway for late 2021 and…
Adults only getaways in paradise under our wing Canadians looking forward to sunny skies in late 2021 and 2022 can start planning their future adults only getaway to the breathtaking shores of…
10 REASONS TO GO CUCKOO FOR COLOMBIA A country of contrasts, unexplored landscapes, vast biodiversity, rich cultures, and ancient histories, Colombia is also known for passionate…
ROUND-UP:March 15-19, 2021 Last week’s news includes more delays at the US-Canada border, mass vaccinations in Cuba, delays for Rocky Mountaineer, a new tourism tax in…
GETTING TOGETHER: Airbnb and the CTO form partnership to promote tourism in the… Airbnb has partnered with the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) to promote its member countries across Airbnb’s vast global community.…
CELEBRATING ST. PATRICK’S DAY WHERE IT COUNTS Liam Neeson wishes you happy St. Patrick’s Day. And while the celebrated Irish actor and Ireland ambassador acknowledges that this year’s event…