Atlantis Says “Hi Barbie!” With New Themed Offer Date: 2024-05-16 11:35:39 Order: 0 Atlantis Paradise Island embraces Barbie with guest rooms, cabanas, activities, and a Barbie “walk through” experience. Hotels/Resorts
Hurtigruten Expeditions Drydock Delay Causes Alaska Cancellations Date: 2024-05-16 11:34:54 Order: 0 HX Roald Amundsen 12MAY and 28MAY Alaska sailings cancelled due to delays caused by technical issues in its planned drydock maintenance. Cruise
Carnival Liberty Repositions to New Homeport of New Orleans Date: 2024-05-16 11:32:57 Order: 0 The Carnival Liberty is offering seven night cruises from its new homeport in Louisiana to ports in Mexico, Grand Caymans, Bahamas and more. Cruise
New Airline Legislation Sparks War of Words in the U.S. Date: 2024-05-16 11:22:01 Order: 0 It’s a mess. U.S. airlines and travel advisors are angry about new refund and airline fee rules passed by Congress. A top Biden administration official says he’s speechless. Airline
Mastercard Report Says Japan is Red Hot; Cruising Even Hotter Date: 2024-05-16 10:48:59 Order: 0 A new Mastercard Economics Institute study says Canadians are heading to Japan in record numbers, and the world cruise industry is going gangbusters. More News
WestJet Inaugurates Non-Stop Flights Between Calgary and Iceland Date: 2024-05-16 10:43:07 Order: 0 With the departure of the sold-out WestJet Flight 38, WestJet marks its seventh direct connection to Europe from its global hub in Calgary this summer. Airline
“Who We Were 20 Years Ago Isn’t Who We Are Today,” Collette CEO, Jaclyn Leibl-Cote Date: 2024-05-16 10:37:38 Order: 0 Jaclyn Leibl-Cote is the first female in charge in over 100 years of Collette’s history, which includes just four CEOs. Collette brought its top guns to Toronto and put on a show to get... On the Town Operators
Flair to be Investigated for Canadian Ownership Compliance Rules Date: 2024-05-15 12:35:08 Order: 0 As longtime U.S.-based Flair backer, 777 Partners, transferred part of its stake to a Flair affiliate, the CTA is once again investigating the carrier’s ownership structure. Airline
Matthew Lau: The Competition Bureau Should Leave Airlines Alone Date: 2024-05-15 12:34:17 Order: 0 Opinion Piece: Ottawa’s market study of Canada's airline sector is criticized as government meddling and bureaucratic intervention. In other words, mind your own tray table. Airline
Boeing Breached 2021 737 Max Criminal Prosecution Deal, Says U.S. DOJ Date: 2024-05-15 12:33:37 Order: 0 In a bold move, the U.S. DOJ now seeks to prosecute Boeing for failing to implement a compliance and ethics program which prevents violations of U.S. fraud laws. Airline
Air Canada Aeroplan eUpgrade Expiry Change + Credit Card Benefit Date: 2024-05-15 12:33:11 Order: 0 On 01JUL, Aeroplan eUpgrade credits will expire after 12 months from date of issue (previously 18 months). Aeroplan Premium credit card holders will have 24 months. Airline
U.S. Airlines Say Disclosing Bag and Change Fees Will Only Confuse Travellers Date: 2024-05-15 12:32:37 Order: 0 A group of US airlines is pushing back against rules that would force carriers to disclose bag charges and other fees up front claiming pax don’t get it. Airline
Error in FAA Bill Could Let Airlines Put Travel Agents Out of Business Date: 2024-05-15 12:31:53 Order: 0 A recent FAA bill in the U.S. that requires agents to provide airline refunds could force them into bankruptcy. ASTA is fighting that portion of the bill. Airline
Wyndham Adds All-Inclusive Resorts in Franchise Brand Deal Date: 2024-05-15 12:30:48 Order: 0 Wyndham's partnership adds nine Decameron properties (Mexico, Panama, Jamaica) to its portfolio, bringing its all-inclusive offerings to more than 50 resorts worldwide. Hotels/Resorts
Secrets is Opening a New All-Inclusive Resort in Saint Lucia Date: 2024-05-15 12:30:12 Order: 0 Secrets St Lucia Resort and Spa is set to open in 2025 near Rodney Bay Marina, the second Hyatt Inclusive Collection property on the island. Hotels/Resorts
