Airbnb CEO ‘Ready to Step on the Gas’ for International Expansion Date: 2024-05-13 10:59:04 Order: 0 Airbnb’s CEO says despite the risks posed by regulation and competition, he believes there is a significant opportunity for Airbnb to grow beyond its five core markets. Hotels/Resorts
Sandals is Taking Applications for a Cocktail Test Taster Date: 2024-05-13 10:58:42 Order: 0 Sandals Resorts says it will fly two people to Sandals Dunn’s River in Jamaica for five days to taste test various cocktails and advise on a new menu. If you’re in travel, your cocktail... Hotels/Resorts
WestJet Encore Pilots Reject Tentative Deal Date: 2024-05-13 10:57:01 Order: 0 WestJet Encore pilots have rejected a tentative deal with the company. WestJet said the results won’t impact operations. Airline
ITA Launches Toronto-Rome Service Date: 2024-05-13 10:56:22 Order: 0 ITA (rebirth of Alitalia) told Open Jaw, “The A330-900 serving the Toronto route with 291 seats – 30 in B, 24 in Preferred Y and 237 in Y – will operate seasonally six days a week... On the Town
Middle-East Strife Forces Air Canada to Delay Israel Again Date: 2024-05-13 10:55:26 Order: 0 Air Canada says recent developments in the Middle East have forced it to pause flights to Tel Aviv until August. Airline
Swiss Launches Toronto Service with a Splash Date: 2024-05-13 10:35:15 Order: 0 A group of executives from tourism and the travel industry, top customers and members of the diplomatic corps convened in at Toronto’s Design Exchange to celebrate all things Swiss –... On the Town
ASTA: 'Gross' Oversight by U.S. Senate Leaves Advisors Vulnerable Date: 2024-05-13 10:23:30 Order: 0 Could we revise the ASTA excerpt to: ASTA says a new U.S. funding bill for the FAA leaves agents potentially vulnerable to massive payments, adding, “Congress failed in its duty to... Airline
Star Cricket Players Mobbed as They Promote Antigua and Barbuda Travel Date: 2024-05-13 10:14:47 Order: 0 Four of the biggest stars in cricket landed in Toronto on the weekend to promote an upcoming tourney, and to give a boost to Antigua and Barbuda tourism. Brampton fans came out in droves. On the Town
Air Accessibility Summit Closes with Pledge to Improve Services, But No New Penalties Date: 2024-05-10 10:59:26 Order: 0 Canadian airlines say they’ll adopt a common medical form to help disabled travellers. But the Trudeau government isn’t talking about new penalties for mistreated pax. Airline
US Regulators Looking at ‘Bait & Switch’ Schemes with Airline Loyalty Programs Date: 2024-05-10 10:58:38 Order: 0 Consumer protection advocates in the U.S. say airline credit card rewards are confusing and potentially unfair Airline
Survey Finds Biz Travel is Very Solid for This Year in Canada and USA Date: 2024-05-10 10:58:02 Order: 0 A new survey finds 85% of business travellers surveyed expect to be on the road the same amount or more often in 2024 versus 2023 Tourism
European Travel Commission Unveils 14.3% Leap in Tourism Spending for 2024 Date: 2024-05-10 10:56:56 Order: 0 Driven by the excitement surrounding the Summer Olympics and UEFA Euro 2024, experts predict a major hike in tourism spending for Paris. Tourism
Now Open: Firefall Ranch, Yosemite’s New Luxury Getaway Date: 2024-05-10 10:55:59 Order: 0 Firefall Ranch opens to global acclaim near Yosemite, California. The ranch offers rustic luxury and nature-focused experiences. Tourism
Transat Lowers Earnings Forecast Date: 2024-05-10 10:54:58 Order: 0 Transat A.T. Inc. says it will likely not achieve its forecasted financial results for the year citing operational challenges related to Pratt & Whitney's GTF engines, downward pressure... Airline
TTC Tour Brands “Help Close the Sale” with Nationwide Travel Talks Date: 2024-05-10 10:48:59 Order: 0 Open Jaw was on-site for the revival of TTC’s national Travel Talks. In including both travel advisors and their guests, the objective of the Travel Talks is to support advisors in... On the Town
