Athens Area Wildfires ‘No Longer Active’ Date: 2024-08-14 09:45:12 Order: 0 Wildfires in the Athens area are no longer active but officials remain on high alert. There is still risk of flare-ups due to wind gusts and temperatures soaring well above 30C. More News
Intrepid Releases Sustainability Handbook for Advisors Date: 2024-08-14 09:44:51 Order: 0 Intrepid Travel has released a free 12-page handbook titled "How to Be a Champion of Change: An Agent’s Guide to Understanding Sustainable Travel" to help advisors sell sustainable... More News Operators
TravelBrands to Donate 1% of Sales to SickKids Day: Aug. 14 Date: 2024-08-14 09:44:08 Order: 0 TravelBrands has pledged to donate 1% of all sales on 14AUG 2024 to the Hospital for Sick Children. To date, the company has raised over 1.8 million dollars for SickKids More News Operators
Ernesto Lashes Puerto Rico; Hurricane Could Hit Bermuda Friday Date: 2024-08-14 09:22:38 Order: 0 Hundreds of thousands of people in Puerto Rico were without power after the island was lashed by Tropical Storm Ernesto. The storm is expected to reach hurricane status on 14AUG, and could... More News
What is Oropouche? The Fatal Insect-Transmitted Virus is Spreading Fast in Central & South America Date: 2024-08-13 10:00:39 Order: 0 Oropouche (transmitted by mosquitoes) is in the same family of diseases as Zika and dengue fever and is spreading rapidly to Cuba, Italy, and Spain. More News
Is it Safe to Travel to Athens? What Greece Wildfires Mean for Vacationers Date: 2024-08-13 10:00:01 Order: 0 One person has died, and thousands evacuated amid the fast-moving fire northeast of the Greek capital. More News
Canadians Should be Prepared for More Wildfires and Hurricanes: Environment Canada Date: 2024-08-13 09:54:34 Order: 0 Human-caused climate change is triggering extreme events like wildfires and storms. Canadians should prepare for more major named storms this season. More News
Ernesto Strengthens, Poses Threat to Caribbean Date: 2024-08-13 08:33:32 Order: 0 Tropical Storm Ernesto is gaining strength and expected to bring heavy rain and dangerous conditions to Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and potentially Bermuda. More News
Booze-Free Vacations on the Rise Among Gen Z Canadians Date: 2024-08-13 08:26:31 Order: 0 Gen Z Canadians are increasingly choosing to travel sober, with the fear of unsafe situations and of missing out on the next day’s experiences as the main motivators. Cultural exploration... More News Tourism
Greece Wildfire Rages Near Athens as Towns and Hospitals Evacuated Date: 2024-08-12 09:43:56 Order: 0 Wildfires have been burning across Greece since May. On 12AUG, burning trees, houses and cars forced evacuations of 11 towns and villages, Greek authorities said. More News
Alistair Hamilton Convicted of Operating as a Travel Agent Without a Licence Date: 2024-08-09 09:22:11 Order: 0 Alistair Hamilton, previously convicted of operating as an unregistered travel agent, was fined CAD $12,500 (including a victim surcharge) and sentenced to two years probation. More News
Most Advisors Feel There Is Insufficient Training Related to Marketing Date: 2024-08-09 09:20:03 Order: 0 Two-thirds of advisors say there is a critical need for more marketing education, as many struggle with reaching the right audience and keeping up with digital trends. More News
Softening of U.S. Economy Affecting Travel Company Forecasts Date: 2024-08-08 09:37:25 Order: 0 Travel companies are adjusting to weakening demand as economic uncertainty is leading to delayed vacation bookings and lower-priced options. More News
Air Canada Pilots Could Strike as of Sept. 17 Date: 2024-08-08 09:02:36 Order: 0 Air Canada pilots will be in a legal strike position on 17SEP, following a cooling-off period. With AC reporting profit in its latest financials, they’re demanding better compensation and... Airline More News
WestJet Cancels Flights After Hailstorm Damages 16 Planes Date: 2024-08-08 08:48:15 Order: 0 An unprecedented hailstorm at YYC led to dozens of flight cancellations, particularly from WestJet, as the airline grounded 16 aircraft for inspections and repairs. YYC's website lists over... Airline More News
