ACITA Sounds Alarm on CERB Repayment Notifications; Seeks Input Date: 2023-07-18 08:50:26 Order: 0 The Association of Canadian Independent Travel Advisors says the CRA is questioning the eligibility of many advisors’ who received CERB and CRB support during the pandemic and says... More News
Crowded Destinations Ask if it’s Time to Keep Tourists Away Date: 2023-07-17 12:04:57 Order: 0 Overtourism is resurfacing as a concern as international travel resumes post-pandemic, reports the Financial Times. Tourist activities, such as defacing historical landmarks, public... Financial Times More News
Paris Is Packed in the Summer. Here Are Six Ways to Dodge the Droves Date: 2023-07-17 12:04:20 Order: 0 Travellers seeking to escape the crowds and uncover hidden gems in Paris this summer can benefit from these helpful tips from the New York Times. Venture into suburbs like Montreuil, Pantin... New York Times More News
LGBTQ+ Couples Exploring Wider Range of Destinations, Research Finds Date: 2023-07-17 12:03:00 Order: 0 A recent study conducted by Kuoni reveals that LGBTQ+ couples are increasingly considering destinations where same-sex partnerships are not accepted, reports Travel Weekly. According to the... Travel Weekly More News
Are Sizzling Temperatures Cooling Europe Bookings? Date: 2023-07-17 11:34:32 Order: 0 According to retailers, the heat headlines out of Europe are sparking cancellations for summer travel. However, both Transat and ACV say they are experiencing healthy booking patterns. Byers Report More News
Debt and TICO Troubles: Paradis Tells Open Jaw The Fight for Agents Continues Date: 2023-07-17 11:30:05 Order: 0 ACTA’s Wendy Paradis spoke with Open Jaw during the association’s golf tournament about steps being taken with the government to relieve travel agency COVID debt burdens and TICO fee... Byers Report More News
New U.S. Border App Creating Two Tiers of Travellers at Airports Date: 2023-07-17 11:00:34 Order: 0 The implementation of new border apps aimed at expediting passengers through U.S. customs pre-clearance has inadvertently left many travellers in the dust to wait it out in hours-long... More News
Fake Ontario TA Charged with $250K Fraud Date: 2023-07-14 08:46:00 Order: 0 A Whitby, ON woman has been charged after allegedly faking TICO certification and taking a quarter of a million dollars from clients without providing travel services. More News
Amtrak Halts Only Daily Montreal - New York City Train Date: 2023-07-13 11:06:37 Order: 0 Montreal tourism operators are expressing their disappointment over the suspension of the sole daily train service between Montreal and New York City, reports CBC News. Amtrak made the... CBC News More News
Bedbugs: What Travellers Need to Know This Summer Date: 2023-07-13 11:04:51 Order: 0 Bedbugs are a common concern for travellers, but there are a few things they can do to avoid encountering these pesky parasitic insects this summer, reports CNN. While bedbug infestations... CNN Travel More News
Consultations Over Air Passenger Rights Changes Kick Off in Canada Date: 2023-07-12 11:34:33 Order: 0 Canadians can submit comments about proposed updates to air pax protection rules online until 10AUG, and after taking public feedback into account, the CTA will draft new regulations. Airline More News
Southbound Surges of U.S. Agents Causing Delays, 'Disarray' at Canada-U.S. Border Date: 2023-07-12 11:03:00 Order: 0 Members of U.S. Congress are alarmed by a shortage of American border agents at the Canada-U.S. border, reports CTV News. Democratic New York Rep. Brian Higgins said that Customs and Border... CTV News More News
New Report: Why Travel Advisors Are More Relevant Than Ever Date: 2023-07-12 10:59:44 Order: 0 As demand for travel continues to rise post-pandemic, the role of travel advisors is evolving thanks to emerging technologies and changing traveller expectations, reports Skift. According... Skift More News
OceanGate Ends All Exploration Date: 2023-07-11 11:33:56 Order: 0 OceanGate, the owner of the Titan submersible that imploded during a recent voyage to the Titanic, killing all five people on board, has suspended its exploration and commercial operations,... CNN More News
Eruption of Volcano Near Rekjavik Only Minimally Affecting Air Traffic So Far Date: 2023-07-11 10:13:08 Order: 0 Reports say some domestic flights in Iceland have been delayed, but no indication yet that the latest volcanic eruption near KEF will threaten transatlantic air traffic. More News
