Vaccine Mandates On their Way Out: Canada's Top Doctors Date: 2022-03-21 11:32:39 Order: 0 "You... have to make it relatively simple for travellers." Canada’s chief public health officer said officials are looking to change policy from "an emphasis on requirements to... More News
Bookings - and Fares - Soaring Now that Border Testing Dropped Date: 2022-03-21 10:12:35 Order: 0 Industry leaders say all the elements for a "perfect storm" of spiking fares are in place, with one report noting a 50 per cent increase in fares between Canada and the U.K. posted by an... More News
It’s Official: As of 01APR, Ottawa Drops Entry Testing for Land, Air and Cruise Arrivals Date: 2022-03-17 11:05:13 Order: 0 The federal government has dropped all testing requirements for fully vaccinated border arrivals. Cruise travel testing will also be eased as part of Thursday's announcement. Breaking More News
ACTA Launches New Video Campaign Advocating for Support for Independent Advisors Date: 2022-03-17 08:28:58 Order: 0 Independent travel advisors are being asked to share their stories via video as part of a new campaign by ACTA asking Ottawa to renew pandemic support as travel recovery continues. More News
Canada Expected to End Pre-Arrival COVID Testing for Vaccinated Travellers Date: 2022-03-16 12:44:14 Order: 0 Sources are confirming that Canada is removing testing requirements at airports and land border crossings at the end of MAR, and will continue to randomly test travellers upon arrival. Breaking More News
Fuel Costs Become the Latest Threat to Travel’s Recovery Date: 2022-03-14 10:25:16 Order: 0 Consumers urged to book summer travel early as war in Ukraine has fuel prices soaring. Canada's airlines deny planning fare hikes due to fuel costs, but industry leaders predict increases... More News
Transport Canada Issues First Penalties to Pax of DEC "Party Plane" to CUN Date: 2022-03-08 13:45:11 Order: 0 Transport Canada has issued the first penalties from the infamous DEC charter from YUL to CUN to six pax. The ministry says it's investigating 154 pax for aviation or COVID regulation... More News
ACTA Launches Urgent Campaign for Extension of Federal Aid Due to End on 13MAR Date: 2022-03-08 08:29:01 Order: 0 In an urgent effort to get Ottawa to extend rent and wage support until at least JUL, ACTA is launching a 'Save Travel Campaign' and needs agency owners to submit videos to tell their... More News
Aviation Expert Predicts Canadian Impact of Airspace Closures and the Crisis in Ukraine: “This Will Set Back Recovery” Date: 2022-03-02 09:43:09 Order: 0 Aviation expert Robert Kokonis told Open Jaw that the increased costs of re-routing and higher fuel bills, combined with nervous travellers, will stall Canadian travel recovery, "a minimum... Airline More News
Canada’s New Border Rules Take Effect; PCR Tests Out, Antigen Tests Still Required Date: 2022-02-28 08:37:06 Order: 0 While antigen tests are less expensive, quicker and more easily accessed, Ottawa is still under pressure to drop all border testing requirements for fully vaccinated arrivals. More News
ACTA Scores Advocacy Win in QC; OPC Permit Waiver Extended to 2023 Date: 2022-02-25 08:57:58 Order: 0 “Travel Agency fees were also waived in Ontario for 2022 after extensive advocacy, and ACTA continues to call on the BC government to waive Fees in 2022,” said ACTA president Wendy... More News
Ree's Keys: Three Tips for Getting 'Unstuck' Date: 2022-02-17 08:47:10 Order: 0 Pandemic experiences have left many travel advisors challenged to move forward. In this edition of Ree's Keys, Geraldine Ree shares three tips for getting you and your business out of a... More News Open Jaw U
Industry Reacts to Ottawa Relaxing Border Restrictions; Travel Ban Date: 2022-02-16 08:48:13 Order: 0 Travel industry stakeholders applauded the federal government move to ease travel restrictions as a big step forward - but also want to see all travel barriers removed. More News
Canada Lifts Travel Ban; Moves to Random Arrivals Testing Date: 2022-02-15 13:50:45 Order: 0 The Canadian federal government announced it is easing border restrictions effective 28FEB and dropping its advisory against non-essential travel. In addition, all Canadian airports will be... Breaking More News
Canadian Tourism Roundtable Calls for Border Testing Removal Plan Date: 2022-02-15 08:39:24 Order: 0 While Ottawa is said to be on the verge of dropping pre-departure PCR testing, the Roundtable wants to see a plan for the removal of all testing for vaccinated travellers. More News
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