Tourism operators who spoke with CBC News at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020 painted a bleak picture of their futures. Now in 2022, things are beginning to take a turn for the better.
Steve Crocker says visitors to Newfoundland and Labrador should book their transportation as far in advance as possible to avoid their travel plans being affected.
Jeri Clausing
One of the biggest trends coming out of the pandemic has been what I like to call the luxification of luxury travel.
Whether it s adventure companies, four-star players or long-standing traditional luxury tour operators, most are upping their game in order to meet the demands of post-pandemic travelers looking for the privacy and safety of higher-end accommodations over a bargain.
Among those expanding their luxury offerings is the active travel company Backroads, which has just announced five new small group adventure tours in North America featuring less-traveled destinations with bucket-list worthy lodging. We ve heard from our guests how much they ve enjoyed staying at some of the best hotels on the planet while traveling with Backroads to other continents, said Tom Hale, president and founder of the company. These new North American trips are in a league of their own, with adventurous activities and amazing hotels that reflect the character and style of thei