Jim Byers
Freelance Journalist at Freelance
Travel writer. Writes for BOLD Traveller,Costco Travel, Open Jaw Network & more. Board member Society of American Travel Writers. Travel/tourism consultant
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1 month ago |
satw.org | Jim Byers |Jennifer Weatherhead Harrington
SATW is built on the commitment of its dedicated members. See the committees below and click on each to find out more about the work that they do for the organization. The mission of the SATW Members Benefit Committee is to obtain and publicize benefits for members. VOLUNTEER SKILLSSales and in-kind donation solicitation. VOLUNTEER ROLESContact businesses for discounts for SATW members – both U.S. and Canada based. One year commitment with option to continue.
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2 months ago |
staymagazine.ca | Jim Byers
InnsightsThe world left the worst of the pandemic behind two years ago, and the era of high-charged “revenge travel” appears to have ended. But the demand for luxury hotels remains incredibly strong. A recent study by CoStar found that the number of worldwide hotels charging at least $1,000 (all figures USD) per night has nearly tripled since 2019. There were 179 hotels around the globe with an average daily rate of $1,000 in 2019.
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Jan 21, 2025 |
openjaw.com | Jim Byers
MSC Cruises is honouring Canadian travel advisors with its annual Travel Partner Excellence Awards, introducing three new categories: MSC Yacht Club Retail Partner of the Year, True Partner of the Year, and MSC Cruises “NUOVO” Partner of the Year. The awards honour travel partners who have gone above and beyond to share MSC Cruises’ vision with Canadian travellers.
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Jan 7, 2025 |
scoregolf.com | Jim Byers
It was the summer of 1974, and I was on Maui with my family and a friend. One morning, my dad took my buddy and I to one of Hawaii golf’s premiere golf courses, Wailea Golf Club. But when we arrived, we were given crushing news: our cut-off shorts didn’t meet the dress code, and we weren’t allowed on. After my dad let the pro-shop folks know what he thought of the club’s rules, he quickly pivoted and drove us to the Maui municipal course.
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Dec 8, 2024 |
boldtraveller.ca | Jim Byers
STORYTELLER AND TOUR GUIDE Frederick Gygnet is at the trendy MACq01 waterfront hotel in Hobart, Tasmania, giving us a bit of a history lesson about the area. The first known sighting of the island by a European was in 1642, when the Dutch stumbled upon Tasmania. About 130 years later the French wandered in for a look. To hear Cygnet tell the story, it was a major case of quelle surprise!“Everything was upside down and inside out,” says Cygnet. “Bark fell off the trees instead of leaves.
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Expedia’s Summer Travel forecast shows Canadians want to explore Canada this summer. Top spots include Tofino, Quebec and Newfoundland. https://t.co/d5Ez9fPqmo #Canada @ExpediaGroup #Newfoundland #BC #BritishColumbia #Quebec #travel #Expedia
Starting today, Canadians and other foreign nationals who want to spend 30 days or more in the U.S. will need to register w/ the government. It’s a new policy Trump signed to “Protect the American People Against Invasion.” https://t.co/ampdgrj9s5 #Canada #travel #USA #Canadians
Many golfers still on the course, but Canadian Corey Conners currently is in the clubhouse at the Masters with a -4 score. That’s two shots back of Justin Rose and tied with Scottie Scheffler; one up on Rory McIlroy. Excellent start! #Masters #golf #Canada