BOB MOWAT
If you ask Donovan White, Jamaica’s director of tourism, about travel trends, he’ll first point out that “today’s traveller is driven by their passions, by things that they’re seeking to spend money on and to have a feeling of satisfaction about. And you’ll see that same word – satisfaction – come up again.”
For White, one of the biggest trends today is the...
[caption id="attachment_132106" align="aligncenter" width="584"] Joining Nataliya Khodos (l) during one of her cooking classes was Canadian visitor Michele Peterson (c) and local tour guide Olena Oros.[/caption]
IAN STALKER
Will Nataliya Khodos’ skills at making food that generation after generation of Ukrainians have enjoyed lead to her opening her own eatery some day?
Well, the answer is...
[caption id="attachment_132078" align="aligncenter" width="584"] Meet the winners: Stavros Kotsireas, Flight Centre Travel Group; Spencer Sorensen, WestJet; Ryan Saroli, Agencia Global and Scott Roseblade, Goway Travel.[/caption]
ANN RUPPENSTEIN
The 25th annual Canadian Travel Industry Golf Tournament wrapped up at Sandals Ochi Beach Resort in Jamaica on Dec. 1 following two days on the green...
JULIANO LOPEZ
Head of Research and
Insights Skyscanner
At Skyscanner, we’re on a mission to change how the world travels.
But we’re not just a travel company; we’re a global leader in travel that understands and meets the needs of modern travellers better than anyone else. How do we do it? By analyzing travel data, we look at where travellers have been to determine where they’ll...
CHRISTIAN WOLTERS
Managing Director of North America
TourRadar
At TourRadar, we predict 2020 is going to be the year of meaningful travel.
With stresses like workplace burnout becoming more prevalent and talked about, especially among millennials, people are already starting to look at travel as a solution, and searching for opportunities that help them disconnect and completely...
JEFF ELEMENT
President
The Travel Corporation (TTC)
Canada
The Travel Corporation (TTC) Canada’s president, Jeff Element, shares the top three travel trends he predicts for 2020.
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER – SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL
This trend has been relevant for several years, and Canadians are showing no signs of slowing their sustainable travel goals for next year. With the growing...
LOUISE FECTEAU
General Manager
Transat Distribution Canada (TDC)
It’s always a bit tricky talking about trends in the world of tourism.
In fact, it’s almost a certainty to say that our industry regularly faces unpredictable circumstances. As we know, things change quickly. Overnight, unexpected situations suddenly take over, and become unavoidable.
However, when it comes to...
STÉPHANIE BISHOP
Managing Director
Globus family of brands
Sustainability is definitely a huge trend in travel, as it becomes an issue for Canadians in their daily lives and now, their vacations. The Globus family has introduced a number of initiatives over recent years (for example, discontinuing plastic straws on Avalon Waterways ships and phasing out of other single-use plastics),...
ANDREW DAWSON
President, Tour Operators
Sunwing
I believe that 2020 will be about making the most of your getaway by indulging in unique experiences while travelling; whether that’s taking advantage of star-worthy amenities at your resort or venturing off the beaten path to get under the skin of the destination you are visiting. Here are my picks of what are likely to be among the top...
LISA PIERCE
Managing Director, Canada &
USA Sales, Air Canada
[caption id="attachment_131782" align="alignright" width="300"] Pierce[/caption]2020 will be a year in which Air Canada’s agency partners, customers, and global citizens will reap the benefits from the investments we have made in technology platforms, customer programs and environmental initiatives. This includes the...
