New York City Visits Up Almost 10% Last Year Date: 2024-08-07 08:55:03 Order: 0 New York City attracted 62 million visitors last year. That’s up almost 10% from 2022, and approaching 2019 numbers. Canadian visits have nearly returned to pre-pandemic levels. Tourism
As U.S. Airlines Fight Junk Fees, Where Does Canada Stand? Date: 2024-08-07 08:37:51 Order: 0 The junk fee fight in the U.S. between airlines and the gov’t is attracting a great deal of media attention. In Canada, airlines make a distinction between junk fees and ancillary fees... Airline
Virtuoso Travel Week: ‘Tomorrow’s Trends,’ 10-16AUG in Vegas Date: 2024-08-07 08:23:38 Order: 0 Virtuoso announced the return of Virtuoso Travel Week. Travel professionals from over 90 countries will gather in Las Vegas from 10-16AUG to explore latest trends in luxury travel. Retail
Air Canada Supports Elevate Aviation to Boost Women’s Careers Date: 2024-08-07 08:12:30 Order: 0 Air Canada joined Elevate Aviation in Edmonton, Alberta, for the Aviation Career Exploration week, which offers hands-on, immersive experiences to introduce women to various aviation... Airline
Club Med’s Lowry Named Associate VP, Based in Toronto Date: 2024-08-07 08:06:50 Order: 0 Club Med has appointed Jacinda Lowry as associate VP to focus on gaining market share in Ontario, with her permanent base in Toronto starting in September. People
AI Will Speed Travel Agent Decline, Says Booking CEO. Not So, Says ASTA Boss Date: 2024-08-06 09:40:43 Order: 0 Booking CEO predicts AI will accelerate the demise of advisors, but ASTA argues that agents provide irreplaceable service and trust. "You don't need a human until you need one." More News
Caribbean Tourism Recovering Following Hurricane Beryl Date: 2024-08-06 09:39:58 Order: 0 The Caribbean tourism industry is seeing a return to 2023 travel booking levels following Hurricane Beryl. Tourism
Why Are US-Based Low-Cost Carriers Introducing Premium Options in Their Cabins? Date: 2024-08-06 09:39:00 Order: 0 Low-cost carriers in the U.S. are introducing more premium cabin options to compete with major airlines and improve revenue. Airline
Canada Wants to Be a Top 10 Global Destinations — But it's Struggling Date: 2024-08-06 09:38:20 Order: 0 Canada wants to return to the top 10 world tourism destinations, but travel costs around a large country, extreme weather events and geopolitical tensions are getting in the way. Tourism
Hotels Are Using Aviation Data to Gauge Fluctuations in Demand Date: 2024-08-06 09:37:40 Order: 0 By utilizing pax booking info and flight schedules, hotels are learning more about consumer demand and can bring in dynamic pricing. Hotels/Resorts
Thunderstorm Closes Calgary Airport Terminal; Five Dead in U.S. From Tropical Storm Debby Date: 2024-08-06 09:36:54 Order: 0 Dozens of flights have been cancelled at YYC after the airport was hit with a major thunderstorm late on 05AUG. Five people died as Tropical Storm Debby moved across the U.S. Southeast, and... More News Tourism
One Year Later: How Maui and Lahaina are Coping With the Tragic Fires Date: 2024-08-06 09:36:07 Order: 0 Visits to Maui are down, and prices are up. As the one-year anniversary of the deadly Lahaina and Maui fires nears, Open Jaw takes a look at how things are going today, and where things go... Tourism
Passengers Winning Half of Canadian Airline Complaint Battles Date: 2024-08-06 09:25:37 Order: 0 One-half of recent airline disputes resolved by the Canadian Transportation Agency have resulted in compensation or refunds for pax. One expert says airlines are “playing a little fast... Airline
Mexico Roadshow Coming to GTA, Ottawa, Montreal This Fall Date: 2024-08-06 09:19:07 Order: 0 Montreal, Ottawa, and Toronto will host events promoting travel to Mexico from 10-12SEP. Tourism
Ottawa Warns Canadians to Avoid All Travel to Israel Date: 2024-08-06 09:09:38 Order: 0 Global Affairs Canada has advised Canadians to avoid all travel to Israel due to recent safety concerns and ongoing regional conflicts. More News Tourism
