RESILIENCE, NOT REFUSAL: Travellers adapt to rising costs
by Staff Writer - Despite persistent increases in airfare, hotel rates and other travel expenses, experienced international travellers are continuing to travel abroad with relatively few changes to their plans, according to the latest Global Rescue Traveller Sentiment and Safety Survey. 
SLEEPING IN A UFO: The Isle of Wight’s most extraordinary stay
by Cindy-Lou Dale - By CINDY-LOU DALE/ The modern traveller is no longer satisfied with simply booking a room. Increasingly, holidays are chosen not only for where they are, but for the stories they create. Whether spending the night in a converted lighthouse, a luxury treehouse or an underwater suite, experiential accommodation has become one of tourism's fastest-growing sectors.
ENHANCED COMMISSION AT JAMAICA INN, OCHO RIOS
by Staff Writer - Jamaica Inn in Ocho Rios is known for unpretentious style, flawless service, and timeless Caribbean charm along a private, pristine white-sand beach. Now Canadian travel advisors can earn exclusive a 17% commission incentive alongside premium guest benefits on qualifying direct bookings made by Oct. 1 for travel through Aug. 31, 2027 (min. five-night stay).
WAKE UP AND SMELL BRAZIL’S NEW COFFEE ROUTES
by Staff Writer - Coffee is part of the daily routine of millions of people around the world, but in few places is it as present in culture, history and landscapes as in Brazil, a country that built part of its identity around the bean and has led global production for more than 150 years.
AUSTRALIA’S AMBITIOUS TOURISM PLAN: Targets growth amidst ‘fierce competition’
by Staff Writer - Tourism Australia has released its new 10-year strategic Tourism 2035 plan, aimed at creating future demand and competitiveness for Australia as a destination internationally and supporting the nation's tourism sector.
CANADA COMPASS: Inuvik Airport set for makeover
by Staff Writer - Modernization of Inuvik’s Mike Zubko Airport will begin this fall, says Transport Canada. 
MYRTLE BEACH’S SECRET IS OUT: Fall is a fabulous time to travel to the Grand Strand
by Staff Writer - If you ask a local when Myrtle Beach is at its best, many will point to fall. The days remain pleasantly warm, making it easy to spend the entire day outdoors. But the weather is only the beginning. Distinctive traditions, unexpected celebrations and new experiences give fall a character all its own along the Grand Strand.
PEEP SHOW: Quebec road-trip routes for prime fall foliage
by Staff Writer - Leaf-peeping season is on the horizon as Québec’s scenic landscapes burst into brilliant colour with the changing foliage. Whether travelling on two wheels or four, the province’s dedicated touristic routes are a great way to explore the region throughout September and October as the autumn leaves turn.
ATHENS LANDMARK GETS FRESH LOOK
by Staff Writer - It has welcomed marathon runners, rock stars and the first modern Olympic athletes. Now it’s time for a monumental scrub. Athens’ U-shaped Panathenaic Stadium – made entirely of white marble – is getting its first systematic cleaning in more than a century.
DIXON STEPS DOWN FROM BRAND USA, RETURNS TO NYC
by Staff Writer - Brand USA president and CEO Fred Dixon is leaving the country’s official destination marketing organization to return to NYC Tourism + Conventions, the organization he left to take the post.
BRITAIN’S BEST FOOTIE FIXES: A visitor’s guide, from Wrexham to Wembley and Lasso to Liverpool
by Michael Baginski - By MICHAEL BAGINSKI/ The English Premier League has kicked off for another season, following hot on the heels of this summer’s frenzied World Cup. And with sports tourism (and soccer in particular) on the front foot, the “home of football” is poised to welcome fans from around the world for both games and stadium experiences across the country.
A HOCKEY STAR’S GUIDE TO GREATER FORT LAUDERDALE
by Staff Writer - Some people call him “Mr. Las Olas,” and it fits. Florida Panthers star Anton Lundell has settled into the rhythm of Greater Fort Lauderdale, so Visit Lauderdale named him an official brand ambassador in January. With back-to-back Stanley Cup Championships, he also knows a thing or two about life in the spotlight and where to go when it’s time to unwind.
FOOD GLORIOUS FOOD: Fort Lauderdale serves up record Dine Out options
by Staff Writer - Now on the burner, Visit Lauderdale’s Dine Out Lauderdale restaurant months continue through Sept. 30, offering a record number of unique options for visitors to discover the South Florida destinations culinary landscape this year.
THE COLOURS OF GREATER FORT LAUDERDALE: A custom Pantone® colour palette becomes a new way to connect with travellers
by Staff Writer - From Radiant Sunrise to Golden Shore, Visit Lauderdale now has its very own custom destination colour palette. Created in partnership with the Pantone Colour Institute, the unique collaboration marks a new approach to destination branding and reflects Visit Lauderdale's continued investment in innovative destination marketing by using design and storytelling to create deeper connections with travellers.
A GUIDE TO ITALY’S BEST STREET FOOD
by Staff Writer - Italy is renowned for its rich culinary traditions and diverse dining experiences. While gourmet restaurants with elaborate menus may be the best place to experience the food it Italy , a more authentic experience often lies in its street food culture.
EUROPEAN TRAVEL HEATS UP: And it’s not the weather
by Staff Writer - As millions of travellers head abroad during the peak summer holiday season, Europe has reinforced its position as the world's leading leisure travel destination, capturing one-third of all global leisure travel spending in 2025, according to new data from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).
GUYANA’S TOURISM RISE SETS STAGE FOR CTO CONFERENCE
by Staff Writer - Guyana is preparing to host the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC), Oct. 5-9, amid record-breaking tourism growth, which includes a double digit increase in Canadian visitations.
JAM-PACKED AND READY FOR MORE: Increased lift boosts Jamaica from Canada this winter
by Staff Writer - Jamaica is poised for significant expansion of airlift from the Canadian market this winter, with 400,000 seats available to the Caribbean island from its second largest market.
SOLAR CYCLES HELP RESILIENT CUBANS GET AROUND
by Staff Writer - Cuba’s iconic vintage cars have all but disappeared and in their place, small electric tricycles – most of them made in China – have become the primary means of transportation for hundreds of thousands of Cubans grappling with a prolonged fuel crisis.
ONTARIO BETTING ON MORE CASINOS FOR NIAGARA: And continued hopes for Toronto island airport expansion
by Staff Writer - More casinos may be coming to the Niagara Region in the future, as the Ontario government has announced a deal to end existing exclusivity rights.
