There’s no mistaking that it’s almost that time of year when it gets to be that time of year again, eh Pumpkins? The winter glossies are hitting the travel trenches with a thud. Is it just me or are…
Overnight, Steven Slater is the service sector’s Captain Fantastic. Waitresses, sales clerks and travel agents are hailing the feisty flight attendant for doing what none of us have the gumption to. (And, from what I’ve seen, some of you have…
Pumpkins, here is an important travel item you’ll want to make note of: Border Services Are Closing Underused Big Beaver Port of Entry. I’ve never been to Big Beaver, but I understand it’s south of Regina and apparently it…
Baird has declared everyone has to show face – not show faith – before boarding a plane. Sort of no point in showing your picture otherwise, don’t you think? I have nothing against people covering themselves up from head…
You know me, dahrlings, I give and I give and I give. But I’m only willing to take it on the chin so often, Pumpkins. Every time this little organization (and I use the term very loosely – it’s more…
Jack Mannix has just announced his resignation from Ensemble “in order to spend more time with his family.” Good Lord. It’s a bloody epidemic. Everyone from politicians to business moguls are resigning to be with their families. Ice cream parlours…
Shazam! Those zany Zambians are on to something, my little zombies. Some crazy Lusaka travel cats have formed a Zambian “Pride Club” which – get this – “recognizes and rewards travel consultants in Zambia.” And it’s Kenya Airways’ idea. They…
Dear Pumpkins, It’s that time of year when Big Jaw Research compiles stats for the travel industry. As a travel person, you are duty bound to fill out the Census Bureau’s petite form questionnaire below. We’re not sure if you’ll…
Why hasn’t someone told the CTC how the tourism business really works? Since we were knee high to a green screen, every Pampered Pumpkin has known where tourism dollars come from. They grow on the magic Marketing Fund Tree. …
There’s a new cruising regulation, dahrlings. Sex on ships now has to be consensual. I have to say, I find that rather limiting. What if I’m not in a sensual mood? And who’s going to judge how sensual it has…
