Expedia study reveals sports tourism represents 10% of global tourism spending
Expedia Group’s latest research reveals sports tourism is transforming how people travel and creating massive opportunities for the travel industry. The numbers tell a compelling story: sports tourism now represents 10% of global tourism spending and is projected to reach $1.3 trillion this year. The survey highlights areas of growth that today’s tourism students and […]
Career profile: David Harris on the need for travel advisors
Industry veteran David Harris is proud to admit that the travel business is the only industry that he’s ever worked in. And, over 40 years, Harris has had quite a career, starting in his parents’ travel agency before moving onto increasingly more senior roles in the industry. In episode three of Voices of Travel: The […]
Great Taste of Canada Experience invites Indigenous chefs to participate
The Culinary Tourism Alliance in partnership with Parks Canada has released an expression of interest call for Indigenous chefs to participate in this year’s The Great Taste of Canada Experience. The Great Taste of Canada Experience is an annual event that celebrates Indigenous food, history and culture through immersive dining experiences. This year’s event will […]
2022 Baxter Student Ambassador takes off at WestJet
This month we caught up with Genelle Seridon, the winning Baxter Student Ambassador from Humber College in 2022. An internship at WestJet has led Genelle to an exciting career in customer service with plenty of travel opportunities. She describes her experience below: What is your current job and at which company? What do you enjoy […]
Destination British Columbia celebrates Tourism Week 2025
Destination British Columbia marked National Tourism Week (April 7-11) by releasing a host of resources about tackling tariffs, understanding the value of tourism, human resources initiatives and more. These resources can be accessed here. Destination BC also made sure to recognize the people who make tourism happen by featuring interviews with five staff members on […]
The results are in: This year’s Baxter Student Ambassadors have been selected
18 exceptional students from across Canada have been named 2025 Baxter Student Ambassadors after a competitive application process, including a written questionnaire and a virtual presentation before a panel of judges. As Ambassadors, they embody excellence in the qualities needed for success in the travel, tourism and hospitality industry — strong communication, analytical skills, a […]
BSAP alum Camila Quintanilla is now sales manager at Winnipeg luxury hotel
Camila Quintanilla, 2022 Baxter Student Ambassador from Red River College Polytechnic, works as a sales manager at a luxury boutique hotel. We caught up with her to find out what experiences led to her current role, her typical day at work and more. What is your current job? I am a sales manager at Inn […]
Trends guiding the future of travel: New Blue Cross study
The newly released 2025 Blue Cross Travel Study shows that “Canadians are rethinking how they travel, not whether they travel,” according to managing director of Blue Cross Canada, Tim Bishop. He continued: “We’re seeing travellers adjust their plans to not only overcome economic barriers but also factor in the impact their travel will have on […]
Career profile: Softvoyage’s Dan Langevin on tech-driven travel
Dan Langevin started small in the travel trade: at just 11 years-old he was already cleaning cars for his Dad’s car rental franchises. From there, Langevin worked at the airport renting out cars, then on the ramp at Air Canada in Northern Quebec. “I got the taste, and that’s what I wanted to do since […]
BC’s Manning Park Resort hiring resort attendants
Manning Park Resort, a year-round resort in southern British Columbia’s Cascade Mountains, is hiring resort attendants within its accommodations department. This is a great opportunity for those who enjoy exploring the outdoors and making new friends while working in a close team environment. The role pays a living wage, and staff housing is available onsite. […]