Who’s Not Happy About Ottawa’s New, Faster, Verified Traveller Program Date: 2023-05-26 10:09:28 Order: 0 Critics of the new program that relaxes security protocols for Verified Travellers fall into two groups: those who want it expanded to more airports - and those who say the program goes too... More News
Lost Luggage: New Tech, Trusted Tips Date: 2023-05-25 10:11:39 Order: 0 A surge in lost luggage in the post-pandemic travel recovery has instilled fear as peak summer travel approaches.. In response, airports and airlines are ramping up efforts to mitigate the... The New York Times More News
Selling Airline Tickets is Now a Costly Burden for Many Travel Advisors: Op/Ed Date: 2023-05-25 10:10:56 Order: 0 Travel advisors are facing a costly challenge as the provision of airline tickets becomes increasingly burdensome. Skyrocketing fares, long hold times and limited availability have made it... Travel Research Online More News
Women Over 50 Punching Above Their Weight in Booking Travel in 2023 Date: 2023-05-25 09:24:41 Order: 0 A recent survey from JourneyWoman reveals the buying power, booking trends and top requests of solo women travellers over 50. Hint: they want single supplements dropped! More News
‘We’re in a Much Better Place:’ Minister Says Canadian Airport Chaos Likely Over Date: 2023-05-24 10:40:30 Order: 0 Federal transport minister Omar Alghabra says this summer shouldn’t see a repeat of the chaos that plagued Canadian airports last year, the Toronto Star reports. Airports, airlines, and... The Toronto Star More News
Is Pent-Up Travel Demand at an End? It Depends Date: 2023-05-24 10:39:35 Order: 0 Recent analyses from Mastercard and Bank of America found that while travel remains strong, the post-pandemic pent-up surge in demand for travel could be subsiding, PhocusWire reports.... PhocusWire More News
Travel Has Made a Complete Recovery Date: 2023-05-24 10:38:58 Order: 0 The travel industry is now performing better than it did prior to the pandemic, Skift reports. Skift Research’s Travel Health Index reveals the industry hit 101 per cent of pre-pandemic... Skift More News
Disney Has No Plans for Regional U.S. Parks Date: 2023-05-24 10:37:58 Order: 0 Walt Disney Corporation is investing billions, but it won’t be on building miniparks in the U.S., Skift reports. The media company stated that they would continue to spend on its flagship... Skift More News
Disney Ends Nearly US$1 Billion FL Project in DeSantis Feud’s Latest Salvo Date: 2023-05-24 10:37:15 Order: 0 Disney has shelved plans to build a US$1 billion campus in Florida that would have housed approximately 2,000 employees, Skift reports. The decision to nix the development is the latest... The Washington Post More News
NAACP Among Civil Rights Groups Issuing FL Travel Advisories Due to 'Hostile' Laws Date: 2023-05-24 10:36:50 Order: 0 The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) has joined two other civil rights groups in issuing a travel advisory for Florida, citing concerns over discrimination... CBC News More News
Mishandled Baggage Rate Almost Doubled Globally in 2022 as Industry Resumed After Pandemic Date: 2023-05-23 11:47:23 Order: 0 The rate of mishandled baggage (one that is reported as delayed, damaged, stolen or lost) almost doubled globally in 2022, soaring to 7.6 bags per 1,000 passengers, up from 4.35 in 2021,... The Guardian More News
Leave Your Laptop Packed: Ottawa Launching New "Verified Traveller" Program For Hassle-Free Security Line-ups Date: 2023-05-23 11:12:49 Order: 0 Beginning in JUN at six major airports, the new program will allow eligible pax to keep laptops, large electronics and compliant liquids and gels in their carry-on, and their shoes, belt... Airline More News
Canada’s Travel, Tourism Set for Major Recovery this Year — but Business Spending Lags Date: 2023-05-17 09:27:52 Order: 0 Canada’s travel and tourism sector is set for a major post-pandemic rebound, according to a new report from the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC). As reported by CTV News, the... CTV News More News
TICO: Jail Time for Accused Convicted of Accepting Payments and Failing to Book Travel Date: 2023-05-17 09:27:25 Order: 0 After being charged by the Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO), Libia Ysabel Guerra Paez and Representaciones Neward Inc. were convicted of one count each of operating as a travel... TICO More News
Chile Ends All Travel-Related COVID-19 Requirements Date: 2023-05-17 09:26:30 Order: 0 Chile's Ministry of Health announced the end of its “Protected Borders Plan” on 09MAY, ending all COVID-19-related travel restrictions to the country. Travellers will no longer be... Travel Agent Central More News
