Canada Commits $350 Million to "Fuel" Sustainable Aviation Date: 2023-06-20 10:10:00 Order: 0 Ottawa's investment is designed to help Canada's aviation industry meet the government's overall target of net zero by 2050, including by developing and adopting new green aerospace... Airline More News
YYZ, Unifor Reach Deal that will Keep Workers On the Job for Next Four Years Date: 2023-06-19 11:04:15 Order: 0 1400 workers at YYZ have ratified a new, four year collective bargaining agreement that will help ensure labour issues don't interfere with smooth operation at Canada's busiest airport. More News
Only a Small Percentage of Travellers Using ArriveCAN After it Was Made Optional Date: 2023-06-19 10:55:49 Order: 0 The ArriveCAN app, which launched during the pandemic as a communication and screening tool for Canada’s border services, saw low usage rates by the start of 2023, reports CBC. The app... CBC More News
JUNETEENTH: Apps Providing Black Travellers Seamless, Safe Experiences Date: 2023-06-19 10:55:28 Order: 0 Technology is playing a critical role in ensuring the safety and connectedness of black travellers worldwide, reports Travel Weekly. Apps like XPat, Official Black Wall Street, and Green... Travel Weekly More News
More Canadians Exploring Roots As Ancestry Travel Grows Date: 2023-06-19 09:47:55 Order: 0 Some Canadians learned to bake bread, others did deep dives into family history during the pandemic, says a new report, and that's driving a post-pandemic surge in ancestry travel. More News
Advice for Travellers: Avoid Using Home Currency While Abroad Date: 2023-06-15 10:27:23 Order: 0 Many tourists opt to use their home currency to pay for goods and services while travelling abroad, when available. Although convenient, this service comes at a cost, says advice in an... CNN Travel More News
Breaking Up is Hard to Do: An Advisor’s Guide to Breaking Up With Clients Date: 2023-06-15 10:26:50 Order: 0 Similar to romantic relationships, sometimes it’s best for everyone when a travel advisor and client break up - as long as they can part on good terms. According to KARRYON, if a... KARRYON More News
As Summer Airline Travel Picks Up, So Does Unruly Behaviour from Passengers Date: 2023-06-13 11:58:56 Order: 0 The air industry is calling for crackdowns on air rage and unruly behaviour from passengers, reports BNN Bloomberg. Recent incidents reports include a man pinning a flight attendant to a... BNN Bloomberg More News
Consumers Already Cutting Back on Travel Date: 2023-06-13 11:58:11 Order: 0 Following a post-pandemic surge, consumers are reducing their spending on hotel stays and airline tickets, signalling a pullback after a period of high consumption, reports the Washington... The Washington Post More News
TICO Approves 14 Claims for Compensation; Including More Crystal Claims Date: 2023-06-13 11:57:28 Order: 0 The Travel Industry Council of Ontario’s (TICO’s) Board of Directors approved 14 claims against the Ontario Travel Industry Compensation Fund on 30MAY, TICO reports. The claims totalled... Travel Industry Council of Ontario More News
Europe’s ‘Crazy’ Tourism Summer Has Already Started. And It’s Going to Get Much Worse Date: 2023-06-12 10:15:04 Order: 0 Travellers are flocking to Europe in record numbers, leading to a surge in bookings and high demand for popular destinations, reports CNN Travel. What’s especially surprising is how early... CNN Travel More News
UK to Charge Travellers Entry Fee Date: 2023-06-12 09:43:26 Order: 0 Travel to the UK is about to get a little more expensive. Despite leaving the EU a couple of years ago, the U.K. is mirroring EU policy in implementing a new fee-based entry system for... More News
Smoke from Canadian Wildfires Snarling New York City Flights, with Ground Stops and Delays Date: 2023-06-08 11:43:46 Order: 0 Smoke from wildfires in Canada has engulfed the northeastern U.S. leading the FAA to slow down or halt flights at LaGuardia and Newark, reports Business Insider. Both airports were on... Business Insider More News
A Seating Concept That Lets Wheelchair Users Fly in their Own Chairs Date: 2023-06-08 11:42:26 Order: 0 A new concept for power wheelchair users that allows them to remain seated in their own devices while flying was unveiled at the Aircraft Cabin Interiors Expo, reports USA Today. The... USA Today More News
ACTA, CATO “Mobilize” for Consumer Financed TICO Fund Date: 2023-06-08 10:07:58 Order: 0 ACTA and CATO say they’ve been “kept in the dark” on the financial impact of TICO’s new funding framework which is placing an “unfair and uncompetitive burden on travel... More News
