This year’s Baxter Student Ambassadors were named in May 2025 for demonstrating creative solutions to industry problems, a commitment to sustainability and innovation, and passion for their future careers. They are now embarking on the next steps in their journeys toward fulfilling careers in the travel and tourism industry, armed with their degrees, work experience […]
The federal government has added 6,000 spots for youth seeking jobs this summer by expanding the capacity of the Canada Summer Jobs program, which provides wage subsidies to businesses hiring youth aged 15-30 for summer employment. The move increases the available opportunities to 76,000 across the country, providing some relief as the unemployment rate for […]
Italian cruise line Costa Cruises took the opportunity of World Ocean Day on June 8 to launch its new environmental education project, Guardians of the Sea. Guardians of the Sea will offer young guests ages 6-17 aboard Costa ships engaging on-board programming and workshops that highlight environmental awareness. The programs will integrate into the ships’ […]
The Global Youth Travel Awards from the World Youth Student and Educational (WYSE) Travel Confederation are now accepting applications until July 11 at 11:59pm CEST. The awards, now in their fifteenth year, celebrate organizations that support the youth, student and educational travel industry. This year’s awards feature three new categories in addition to the existing […]
Private guided luxury travel company Kensington has sponsored this year’s Canadian Geographic Challenge, which provides Canadian secondary students the opportunity to showcase their knowledge of geography and critical thinking skills. According to a press release from Kensington, the Challenge “aims to tackle the decline in geography skills and knowledge by responding to the lack of […]
In the 9th installment of Voices of Travel: The Next Chapters, Joseph Adamo sits down for a conversation with Canadian Travel Press Executive Editor, Bob Mowat. Adamo, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer, Transat and President, Transat Distribution Canada says the biggest change he’s seen during his time in the industry has been technology. He observes […]
Expedia Group’s latest research reveals significant shifts in how travellers plan and book travel compared to previous years, including a surge in social media influence and the impact of trust. Drawing on insights from more than 11,000 consumers across 11 global markets, the 2025 Traveller Value Index offers a valuable roadmap for travel brands seeking […]
The Sustainable Hospitality Challenge (SHC), an initiative run by Hotelschool The Hague, is bringing together over 75 universities from around the world for the competition’s 2025 edition. The SHC sets students the task of creating and presenting sustainable innovations in hospitality, and this year will feature a new model of two tracks: impact, focused on […]
The Conference Board of Canada (CBOC) has acquired Vicinity Jobs, a leader in labour market research, increasing its ability to share crucial insights with Canadians. The data will enhance the CBOC’s existing insight reports on Canadian economics, immigration, health, sustainability and other areas. Products include the trends navigator for educators, hiring demand reporting system and […]
The 2025 Baxter Student Ambassadors are an exceptional group, displaying creative solutions to industry problems; a commitment to sustainability and innovation; and passion for their future careers. Meet this year’s Ambassadors in the May 15 special Travel Courier BSAP, that features: Profiles of the 2025 Baxter Student Ambassadors The coolest jobs in travel students may not […]
