Press/Media

PRESS – What COVID-19 Can Teach the Travel Industry About Sustainability and Climate Change by TRAVELAGE WEST

See “What COVID-19 Can Teach the Travel Industry About Sustainability and Climate Change” https://www.travelagewest.com/Industry-Insight/Business-Features/Post-Pandemic-Tourism-What-COVID-19-Can-Teach-the-Travel-Industry-About-Sustainability-and-Climate-Change  May 17, 2020 I was interviewed by Travelage West, as part of their work in writing “What COVID-19 Can Teach the Travel Industry About Sustainability and Climate Change.” I was quoted under the “All Parties Will Be Held Accountable” section. It […]

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Press – What Travelers Can Do to Save the Planet” by AFAR

See ” What Travelers Can Do to Save the Planet” by AFAR https://www.afar.com/magazine/travel-help-planet?fbclid=IwAR3QRk0bK2jdxSwiCy2EhT7pCuUFyE1Jrz8tFWGVFsjAuz7vVxSh1Vf7QX0  Apr.23.20 I was interviewed by AFAR, as part of their work in writing “What Travelers Can Do to Save the Planet.” I was quoted under the “Sustaining Local Communities – The Experiences” section. It was fun to share some of the ways I

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A TRAVEL ADVISOR ON WHY SUSTAINABLE TOURISM MATTERS

I was thrilled to have been interviewed by Virtuoso.com, my luxury travel network, on why sustainable tourism matters. See their official blog here https://blog.virtuoso.com/active-adventure/travel-advisor-sustainable-tourism-matters/ Contact me for info. Sheila Gallant-Halloran sheila.gh@visiontravel.ca 613-837-0699   Travel with a Purpose “Instead of Fly and Flop, my travel mantra is Stop and Sop,” says Ottawa-based Sheila Gallant-Halloran. “Sop up the

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Who's Your Hero?

Have a read of my daughter’s school write up of my having my partner, Ashish Sanghrajka, visit the grade 4 and 5 girls to talk about the importance of sustainability and conservation. “Who’s Your Hero?” See https://www.elmwood.ca/2017/05/12/%ef%bb%bfwhos-your-hero/ Best regards, Sheila sheila.gh@visiontravel.ca 613-837-0699

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Appearance on 1310 – Carol Anne Meehan – Solo Travel

This week, I appeared on Carol Anne Meehan’s 1310 News Radio show on April 25th. Carol Anne interviewed me about the emergence of adventure travel, particularly for solo travelers, as well as the Solo Travel Club I’ve created. We had a great chat. My segment starts at the 20:20 mark. Give it a listen. http://www.1310news.com/2017/04/25/carol-anne-meehan-show-april-25-200-300/ Let

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Interview with Canadian Press – Taking Kids out of School to Travel

Here’s a recent interview with the Canadian Press http://www.ottawacitizen.com/life/Parents+weigh+pros+cons+having+kids+miss+school+vacations/9464130/story.html TORONTO – Heather Greenwood Davis has few qualms about pulling her children out of school for short-term trips — a practice she plans to continue in future. In fact, the Toronto-based travel writer is such a firm believer in the benefits of learning beyond the classroom

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Coverage in "Open Jaw"- Vision 2000 Agents Attend Annual Virtuoso Travel Conference In Vegas

Vision 2000 Agents Attend Annual Virtuoso Travel Conference In Vegas Saturday September 15, 2012 35 members of the Vision 2000 team from across Canada attended the annual Virtuoso Travel Conference held recently in Las Vegas. Among the team of independent travel advisors were (L-R) Sheila Gallant Halloran (Ottawa), Julie Skinner (Victoria), Maureen Hutchison (King City,

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