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Sheep-shape Norway

  • Visit Norway wants you to get a sheep's eye view of the country. No kidding. Our cover story explains how, and, more importantly, why!
  • The Caribbean Tourism Organization has launched a 'multi-pronged strategy' to inform the public about the Zika virus in the region.
  • Features this week include Hawaii, Africa, Winter Long Stays, and the World Airline Awards.
  • Plus our regular departments, including Rooms, Touring, Air, West, Events, Fams and Trade Incentives.
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Zombie invasion

  • Oh the horror! Don’t Open, Dead Inside, a new permanent attraction based on the gruesome The Walking Dead TV show has opened at Universal Studios Hollywood.
  • NewLeaf Travel has taken flight in Canada with low-cost Flair Airlines. Where are they going next?
  • Features this week include River Cruising, Caribbean and Australia, New Zealand & the South Pacific.
  • Plus our regular departments, such and Events and Fams.
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The scariest place on earth

  • It’s been called the “scariest place on earth.” In this week’s issue, Travel Courier reporter Ann Ruppenstein gives the down and dirty on the demilitarized zone between North and South Korea.
  • The travel industry weighs in with mixed views on the likely success of the upcoming Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
  • Features this week include Weddings & Honeymoons.
  • And much more.
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Heavenly hikes in the UK

  • HF Holidays is the UK's largest tour operator for hiking, outdoor and special interest itineraries. Our Cover Story takes a look at this unique operator that caters to 56,000 passengers a year, including 350 private groups.
  • Many cruise lines are changing their itineraries away from Istanbul, Turkey. Read all about it in our lead story.
  • Features this week include Mexico & Latin America, and River Cruising.
  • As always: Touring, Fams, West and much more.
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Brexit: boon or bust for travellers?

  • Despite voting to leave, it seems most Britons are now having second thoughts about leaving the EU. But what will it do to travel? Our lead story discusses.
  • Avalon Waterways maintains that river cruise companies aren’t created equal. Greg Coates explores what makes the division of the Globus family of brands special.
  • Features this week include the Caribbean.
  • And much more.
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How to market to millennials

  • By 2020, milliennials are forecast to make up roughly 50% of the global workforce, making this an important target market for companies around the world. Our Cover Story looks at ways to market to this demographic.
  • TravelBrands has a new boss, Frank DeMarinis. Read all about it in our top news story.
  • Features this week include Britain and Europe.
  • As always: Rooms, Touring, West and much more.
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Sichuan – China’s green heart

  • Pandas are just one of the things that Sichuan, China’s “green heart,” has going for it. Ted Davis elaborates in this week’s Cover Story.
  • The terrorist attacks in Brussels and Paris are continuing to affect travel to Europe. Our man Mike Dunbar reports on the situation from the recent IATA conference in Dublin.
  • Features this week include Africa and Hawaii.
  • As always: Incentives, fams, Air, West and much more.
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Grabbing Monterey by the moment

  • There’s more to Monterey, Ca., than a pausing point between San Francisco and L.A., as we find out in Mike Baginski’s cover story this week.
  • Animals used for stupid tourist tricks is no longer acceptable, a recent Toronto symposium was told.
  • Features this week include Cruise, US, and Caribbean.
  • As always: Incentives, fams, Air, West and much more.
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WestJet Vacations: 10 years young

  • It seems like just yesterday, but it’s been 10 years since the launch of WestJet Vacations as a tour division for WestJet Airlines. We look back, and forward, at the company in this week’s cover story.
  • Call them Transat! The travel conglomerate has consolidated its many brands into one simple name.
  • Features this week include Mexico & Latin America.
  • As always: Incentives, fams, Air, West and much more.
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Hot South Padre Island perfect place to chill

  • Texas’ South Padre Island is a playground for Texans and proving popular with Canadians affectionately known as “Winter Texans.”
  • Air France celebrates 40 years of service between Toronto and Paris. Read all about it in this week's lead story.
  • Special features include India and Sun Destinations.
  • As always: Rooms, fams, events, incentives and much more.
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