G Adventures Issues Statement About New Rules for Canadians for Egypt Visas Date: 2023-09-06 09:00:45 Order: 0 G Adventures is calling on ACTA and CATO to raise the issue with Ottawa of changes to Egypt's visa rules that would require Canadians to obtain a visa in Canada before travelling to Egypt... More News Operators
TICO Hosting Webinar to Explain Recent By-Law Changes Date: 2023-09-06 08:51:34 Order: 0 On 12SEP, TICO is holding a webinar for stakeholders to learn more about recent by-law changes, including a re-org of the board that means ACTA and CATO no longer have dedicated seats at... More News
Travel Industry Pays Tribute to Jimmy Buffet Date: 2023-09-05 11:40:32 Order: 0 The travel industry is issuing moving tributes to Jimmy Buffet, who died 01SEP. His ever-popular songbook romanticized the laid-back vibe of tropical vacations and influenced generations of... More News People
CTA Using Artificial Intelligence to Speed Air Pax Complaint Process Date: 2023-08-31 11:16:16 Order: 0 Using artificial intelligence, the CTA says it has been able to reduce the time it takes for its first, initial complaint review, but it's not clear how much time is being saved - or at... Airline More News
Climate Disasters Renew Focus On Travel Sustainability Goals Date: 2023-08-31 11:07:37 Order: 0 In the face of escalating climate disasters such as wildfires, hurricanes, and heatwaves, the travel industry is re-emphasizing its dedication to sustainability goals, reports PhocusWire.... PhocusWire More News
UPDATE: in Idalia Aftermath, Labour Day Travel Minimally Affected Date: 2023-08-31 10:23:38 Order: 0 Although Hurricane Idalia wreaked havoc in states like Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas this week, the storm's impact on Labour Day weekend travel is expected to be limited. Airline More News
Rail Travel in Europe is More Expensive Than Flying: Greenpeace Wants That to Change Date: 2023-07-27 10:42:00 Order: 0 Greenpeace is calling for immediate action to address the significant cost difference between plane and rail tickets on European routes, reports the NZ Herald. The organization’s analysis... NZ Herald More News
Ask Skift: Is Travel Sustainable? Date: 2023-07-27 10:41:36 Order: 0 The travel industry has seen a surge in interest in sustainable tourism, with more travellers choosing destinations and providers based on their sustainability records, reports Skift. As... Skift More News
Advice as Killer Heat Threatens Tourists This Summer Date: 2023-07-27 10:41:09 Order: 0 As summer travel continues to surge, it has brought attention to “heat tourists” and “danger tourists,” travellers who are ignoring warnings and disregarding potential dangers,... Forbes More News
Buy-now-pay-later Travel Solution Uplift Acquired by Upgrade For $100m Date: 2023-07-27 10:33:17 Order: 0 Uplift, provider of buy-now-pay-later solutions used by more than 300 airlines, cruise lines and hotel chains in the U.S. and Canada, has been sold to a digital financial services company. More News
Omar Alghabra Out, Pablo Rodriguez In as Transport Minister in Cabinet Shuffle Date: 2023-07-27 10:17:11 Order: 0 Montreal MP Pablo Rodriguez is Canada's new transport minister, taking over from Omar Alghabra, who stepped down from the position before a major federal cabinet shuffle Wednesday, 26JUL. More News
Vast Majority of Canadians No Longer Believe Airlines to Be Reliable: Survey Date: 2023-07-27 09:46:38 Order: 0 Canadians' faith in airlines may be at an all-time low; a new survey shows that only about 1/3 of Canadians have faith that airlines can perform reasonably on-time, not to mention baggage... Airline More News
Transport Minister Steps Down Date: 2023-07-26 13:07:06 Order: 0 The news comes as the Liberal government has signalled a cabinet shuffle, and following Alghabra's announcement that he will not be running in the next federal election. Breaking More News
5 Hours Over 45 Days: That's How Long Travellers Research Trips Before Booking: Expedia Group Date: 2023-07-26 09:56:22 Order: 0 Expedia Group's new research shows the role of content and multiple touchpoints in the travel booking cycle, and also revealed the top resources travellers use before booking a trip. More News
Another Boost for NDC: United Will Pull Basic Economy Fares From Legacy GDS’s Date: 2023-07-26 09:54:50 Order: 0 United Airlines will remove basic economy fares from legacy global distribution system (GDS) channels, effective 05SEPT, reports Travel Weekly. The fares will only be available through... Travel Weekly More News
