CDC Overhauls Travel Risk Advisory System; Changing Classification of Many Top Destinations Date: 2022-04-19 11:31:43 Order: 0 In a metaphorical taking the hand off the panic button, the CDC Monday ceased regular use of Highest Risk Level 4 to categorize COVID travel risks except under special circumstances. More News
Despite Border Reopening, Canadians Still Favour Domestic Travel: New Research Date: 2022-04-13 10:11:41 Order: 0 As borders slowly reopen, and demand for international travel continues to rise, in the short term, Canadians are still interested in trips closer to home, according to new reports and... More News Tourism
No New Money for Travel Industry in Federal Budget; ACTA Calls for Town Hall to Plan Next Steps Date: 2022-04-07 17:40:36 Order: 0 With no funds allotted in Thursday's budget, ACTA says it expects all existing financial support programs Ottawa instituted for COVID relief to be phased out on schedule on 07MAY 2022. Breaking More News
Uber Ups the Ante, Adding Flights, Rail, Hotel Product to its App Date: 2022-04-07 10:32:57 Order: 0 In the U.K. starting this summer, Uber users will be able to book intercity bus and train tickets - including Eurostar - and rental cars. Flights and hotels will follow before the end of... More News Retail
Ottawa Tables New Budget Late Thursday at a Vital Moment in Travel Recovery Date: 2022-04-07 09:55:47 Order: 0 Will there be any more government support for your travel business? Open Jaw will provide coverage of what Thursday's budget means for members of the travel community, as well as reaction... More News
CDC Lowers Risk Level for Travel to Canada; Dozen Other Countries Date: 2022-04-05 10:19:09 Order: 0 Canada and several other countries were moved from the highest, Level 4 risk level - where Americans are advised not to travel - to Level 3. The CDC again this week moved no destinations up... More News
ACTA to Hold Advocacy Town Hall on 11APR in Response to Next Federal Budget Date: 2022-04-04 08:43:42 Order: 0 ACTA will hold a virtual advocacy town hall at 1 p.m. EDT on 11APR 2022 to share analysis and action plans following the Federal Budget, which will be released on 07APR. More News
Will Travel Advisors or Businesses Receive Any Financial Support in Next Week’s Federal Budget? Date: 2022-04-01 08:49:01 Order: 0 ACTA has been lobbying for new support for ITA's and also to extend existing programs until at least JUL. But it believes Ottawa wants "to move away from COVID financial support/subsidy... More News
Pre-Entry Testing is Gone And Here’s What Travellers Need to Know Date: 2022-04-01 08:47:24 Order: 0 Border rules are changing today for travellers entering Canada by air, water, or land. Fully vaccinated travellers no longer need to present a negative COVID-19 test to enter, but still... More News
Nominations Now Open for Election to TICO Board Date: 2022-03-29 11:18:01 Order: 0 TICO is currently inviting nominations for one elected RETAIL or WHOLESALE position on its Board of Directors. Nominations must be received by 4:30 EST, 29APR. The term of the Director who... More News
CDC Marks a Milestone in Destination Travel Health Advisories This Week Date: 2022-03-29 10:33:03 Order: 0 After months of the CDC's list of 'highest risk' travel destinations expanding, Monday's weekly announcement took a remarkable turn - hopefully towards a return to low-risk international... More News
Warm Fuzzies are Back at Two Canadian Airports Date: 2022-03-29 10:04:46 Order: 0 Forget robins and tulips. The first signs of a truly new season of post-COVID travel at some of Canada’s airports comes from the return of the ‘soft touches’ that have been missing... More News
How Travel Insurance is Changing with New Rules Taking Effect Date: 2022-03-28 09:26:48 Order: 0 Relaxed travel restrictions will make it overall easier for Canadian pax to get travel insurance in the post-pandemic world. But travel advisors need to be aware of lingering pitfalls. More News
AmaWaterways Ship Providing Shelter for Ukraine War Refugees Date: 2022-03-25 09:40:22 Order: 0 “It was important to us to provide support to those affected,” AmaWaterways’ Canadian vice-president of Strategic Alliances, Brenda Kyllo, told Open Jaw. The ship is housing refugees... Cruise More News
Travel Hesitation is 'Out'; Family and Dream Trips are 'In': Survey Date: 2022-03-22 10:09:21 Order: 0 The results of a new survey of Canadian and international travellers should give the industry some 'spring' in its step. Respondents say they'll spend more, travel longer and in family... More News
