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Dig into the latest Culinary Travels

Dig into the latest Culinary Travels “Food, I like to think, is a language in itself. Where the ingredients were grown, how they were sourced; the preparation technique; right up to their plating and presentation all tell their own story,” writes Editor Christine Roberti in the spring edition of Baxter Media’s Culinary...

WestJet CEO talks long term growth, vision for Alberta’s capital

WestJet CEO talks long term growth, vision for Alberta’s capital Alexis von Hoensbroech, WestJet Group Chief Executive Officer, provided a comprehensive update on the progress it is making against its targeted growth strategy for Edmonton. He outlined the airline's strategy and commitments for 2024 and beyond in collaboration with key partners at his...

Don’t miss this webcast: A.I. Insights with Expedia TAAP’s Robin Lawther

Don’t miss this webcast: A.I. Insights with Expedia TAAP’s Robin Lawther Travel professionals keen on learning how artificial intelligence will impact their jobs have the chance to hear just that from the Vice President of Expedia TAAP, Robin Lawther. He will be interviewed live by Bob Mowat, executive editor of Canadian Travel Press, on April 30 at 1pm...

Travel Edge Network picks a winner in ‘Big Ticket’ contest

Travel Edge Network picks a winner in ‘Big Ticket’ contest Travel Edge Network has announced the winner of its ‘Big Ticket’ campaign to identify, inspire and train new travel advisors. Jonathan Lim of Alpharetta, Georgia was selected following a social media campaign designed to showcase the myriad of benefits and opportunities for careers as a...

G Adventures expands Jane Goodall Collection

G Adventures expands Jane Goodall Collection G Adventures has added five wildlife-focused trips to its ‘Jane Goodall Collection’ in celebration of Dr. Jane Goodall’s 90th birthday. The collection, which is endorsed by Dr. Jane Goodall herself, aims to promote responsible wildlife tourism and support conservation efforts across...

Avalon Waterways reports off-season cruising so cool, it’s hot

Avalon Waterways reports off-season cruising so cool, it’s hot Off-season travel is becoming increasingly popular, with Avalon Waterways reporting that since 2023, the company has increased its off-season cruise offerings by 88%; adding new departures to an already robust menu of Wine Cruises during harvest season and Festive Cruises celebrating Christmas...

TTAND wins RCI Canadian Partner of the Year Award

TTAND wins RCI Canadian Partner of the Year Award Royal Caribbean International has awarded The Travel Agent Next Door its Canadian Partner of the Year Award. It marks the second year in a row that TTAND has won this award. Lisa Connell, Director of Sales, Canada RCI, said: “Royal Caribbean International and The Travel Agent Next Door...

Germany scores as a travel destination

Germany scores as a travel destination Petra Hedorfer, the CEO of the German National Tourist Board, used a sports analogy to showcase how well the country is performing as a top travel destination. “We’re playing in the Champions League of tourism destinations,” she told delegates on location in Chemnitz for the 50th Germany...

Sports tourism ranks high for Canadian travellers

Sports tourism ranks high for Canadian travellers With the NHL playoffs now underway a new survey by Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG) -- conducted by YouGov – found that roughly one out of two Canadians (45%) are likely to travel for sports tourism, with over one-fifth (21%) expressing they’d be very likely to do so. Regionally,...

Industry groups release ‘Nature Positive’ report

Industry groups release ‘Nature Positive’ report The leading players of travel and tourism globally have published a landmark joint report setting out their joint plan to help halt and reverse biodiversity loss. “Nature Positive Travel & Tourism in Action” is the creation of the high-level Nature Positive Tourism Partnership, made...
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