Ted Davis

Vancouver

Western Canada Editor at Travel Courier Magazine

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Articles

Brand USA addresses concerns over looming budget cuts

1 week ago | travelpress.com | Ted Davis

Budget cuts at Brand USA have been a topic of conversation and speculation at the IPW international travel trade marketplace and conference ongoing in Chicago this week. But even as the cuts loom, they have officially been addressed only briefly by Brand USA and the U.S. Travel Association to the media assembled at IPW, who number about 500.
Chicago welcomes thousands to IPW 2025

1 week ago | travelpress.com | Ted Davis

IPW 2025, held in Chicago this year, got off to a roaring start with an opening night welcome party that could not fail to impress. Organizers of America’s largest international travel trade marketplace welcomed thousands of delegates to Chicago’s famous Field Museum of Natural History for the Sunday night celebration.
National tourism commerce gets patriotic boost at Rendez-vous Canada - Travel Courier

2 weeks ago | travelcourier.ca | Ted Davis

The Canadian flag got plenty of energetic waving at the 2025 edition of Rendez-vous Canada in Winnipeg, as more overt demonstrations of Canadian nationalism and pride were on show at the international travel trade marketplace. And during the proceedings, which ran for four days in late May, delegates were introduced to new branding by Destination Canada.
Register for the walk/run event for Canucks Autism Network in YVR

2 weeks ago | travelpress.com | Ted Davis

Children with special needs and adults with autism who struggle with airline security and boarding procedures are getting a helping hand from the travel industry charity organization, Canucks Autism Network (CAN). To supercharge its efforts for the cause, the travel industry group Friends In Travel will soon operate a run/walk event in a Vancouver-area park to raise funds for CAN.
Register for the walk/run event for Canucks Autism Network in YVR

2 weeks ago | autism.einnews.com | Ted Davis

Register for the walk/run event for Canucks Autism Network in YVR By Ted Davis Children with special needs and adults with autism who struggle with airline security and boarding procedures are getting a helping hand from the travel industry charity organization, Canucks Autism Network (CAN). To supercharge its efforts for the cause, the travel industry group Friends In Travel will soon operate a run/walk event in a Vancouver-area park to raise funds for CAN.
Crowfoot Travel guides business by honouring late founder’s legacy - Travel Courier

3 weeks ago | travelcourier.ca | Ted Davis

The new operators of Crowfoot Travel in Calgary are keeping the memory of original owner Ken Stewart in mind when navigating the challenges of their new business. In the course of setting directions and goals for Crowfoot Travel, new co-owners Kim Paterson and Karina Fong have made time to consider the legacy and lessons of Stewart, who passed away in April this year.
New provincial, national tourism branding showcased at 2025 Rendez-vous Canada

3 weeks ago | travelpress.com | Ted Davis

With prescient timing, two symbols of Canadian tourism have evolved to reflect the new realities of international relationships. These were given vital publicity during the 2025 Rendez-vous Canada travel trade market and conference, which ended last week in Winnipeg.
RVC Canada 2025 kicks off in Winnipeg with world market overview

1 month ago | travelpress.com | Ted Davis

Rendez-vous Canada, the nation’s largest international travel trade marketplace, got underway on Tuesday in Winnipeg with a review of how Canadian tourism customers from around the world are doing in the face of many business challenges. They later adjourned to Winnipeg’s Assiniboine Park for the RVC 2025 opening reception. The Inside Track session was introduced by Gloria Loree, chief marketing officer for Destination Canada.
Brand USA's Canada Connect West in YVR draws large attendance

1 month ago | travelpress.com | Ted Davis

A travel trade road show across western Canada by reps from five U.S. states, 12 American cities and one rail tour company ended on a successful note last week in Vancouver. The Canada Connect West mission, by Brand USA, wrapped up with 46 travel retailers coming to the Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel for a half-day of meetings with the U.S. reps. That was more than attended the events in either Montreal or Toronto during the Canada Connect East road show in late April/early May.
One Dream Travel hosts Taiwan & Bali event in Richmond, B.C.

1 month ago | travelpress.com | Ted Davis

The Waves of Wonder advertising campaign has accelerated Taiwan’s tourism visibility in the past year, and now a Vancouver tour operator is shining some of that promotional light on another Asian holiday island. Both Taiwan and Bali can be seen and experienced in programs being sold by One Dream Travel, based in downtown Vancouver. It has labeled the combination as “Two Islands, Two Wonders,” and is doing so with holiday programs for both.