Q&A with Sally Mikhail of GMTours Tell us a little about yourself and how long you've been a travel advisor?I started working in the travel industry at the beginning of 2000 – so 25 years ago in the same company as a senior agent and then changed to a higher position. The chance came up to be part...
What's big for 2025? There's no denying that a significant portion of Canadians will always be looking to escape the cold, especially in the thick of winter. However, for 2025, a growing number of travellers are looking for cool escapes with destinations like Antarctica and Iceland continuing to appeal...
RIU resorts in Jamaica showcase destination RIU Hotels & Resorts is confidently stating that those who stay in one of its growing number of Jamaican resorts won't go home without having gained clear insights into the country they're vacationing in. The Spanish hotel company last year opened the Riu Palace...
11 travel agents from across Canada took part in trip Turkish Airlines and Voyzant teamed up to host a memorable FAM trip to Sri Lanka with 11 travel agents from across Canada. The trip included destinations such as Negombo, Kandy, and Yala National Park, blending Sri Lanka’s cultural and natural...
Advisors embarked on a seven-day, customized itinerary combining the best of land and sea TRAVELSAVERS Canada recently hosted an immersive FAM trip to Türkiye that will enable advisors to sell the destination firsthand. Hosted by Türkiye expert New Faces Travel, the trip showcased what awaits clients...
Eilish Vicencio-Heap The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority recently hosted 100 top-selling travel advisors for the inaugural Black Pineapple Awards. The gathering celebrated advisors’ contributions to a largely tourism-dependent economy and showcased experiences to inspire future itineraries. Visitors...
Club Med Canada's Tyler Mattioli shares the details about a memorable ski trip with 15 advisors Fresh off of hosting his fourth and final FAM trip of the year, Tyler Mattioli, BDM Ontario and the Maritimes for Club Med Canada, caught up with Travel Courier to share some of the highlights of a memorable...
Hotel name reflects its surrounding Toronto grounds The location of the Hotel X is said to mark the ideal spot for one of the more recent additions in Toronto's lodging industry. Hotel X Toronto opened in 2018, with its owners shunning the city's downtown core in favour of a locale synonymous with a Toronto...
Ask the agent – winter getaways for happy holidays Where are your clients going this winter? Is it hot escapes, embracing the holiday season or cool getaways? CP: When the winter is here, my clients are all asking for hot destinations. Whether it’s a beach holiday, theme park or cruise, they are asking...
Anja Brokjans, the outgoing director of the German National Tourist Office, on her favourite Christmas market, go-to karaoke song and much more We were very sad to learn that the German National Tourist Office in Canada is closing on Dec. 31. What have been some of your favourite moments as the director...
