What is Oropouche? The Fatal Insect-Transmitted Virus is Spreading Fast in Central & South America Date: 2024-08-13 10:00:39 Order: 0 Oropouche (transmitted by mosquitoes) is in the same family of diseases as Zika and dengue fever and is spreading rapidly to Cuba, Italy, and Spain. More News
Is it Safe to Travel to Athens? What Greece Wildfires Mean for Vacationers Date: 2024-08-13 10:00:01 Order: 0 One person has died, and thousands evacuated amid the fast-moving fire northeast of the Greek capital. More News
WestJet Service Update - Through August 14 Date: 2024-08-13 09:59:22 Order: 0 WestJet operated 52 additional flights to accommodate disrupted guests during repairs of hail-damaged aircraft. 64 flights are cancelled 13-14 AUG. Airline
International Arrivals to Canada by Returning Residents Increased 11.6% July 2024 Date: 2024-08-13 09:58:42 Order: 0 The number of Canadian-resident return air trips from abroad reached 1.5 million, an 11.6% increase from July 2023. Airline
Royal Caribbean Ship Changes Homeport After Amsterdam Protests Date: 2024-08-13 09:55:49 Order: 0 “Due to a port disruption that made it unsafe to pass the locks to Amsterdam, the Jewel of the Seas will now debark its current sailing in IJmuiden,” Royal Caribbean said. Cruise
Virgin Details Multiple 2026 Solar Eclipse Cruises, Longer Sailings Date: 2024-08-13 09:55:13 Order: 0 Virgin Voyages is introducing Eclipse Voyages to coincide with the solar eclipse on 12AUG 2026 - part of the new Marvelous Voyages series. Cruise
Canadians Should be Prepared for More Wildfires and Hurricanes: Environment Canada Date: 2024-08-13 09:54:34 Order: 0 Human-caused climate change is triggering extreme events like wildfires and storms. Canadians should prepare for more major named storms this season. More News
Delta Begins Offering Free & Fast WiFi on Select International Flights Date: 2024-08-13 09:53:14 Order: 0 Delta is introducing free WiFi on international flights and plans to roll it out across its entire network. ViaSat launched a new high-speed internet satellite last week. Airline
Does Ottawa Need to Step In to Preserve Air Service? Date: 2024-08-13 09:46:09 Order: 0 A top Canadian aviation expert says it was easy to see how smaller Canadian cities might suffer from a lack of connections once the pandemic ended. He also wonders if it’s time for Ottawa... Airline
Virtuoso Talk: Travel Advisors and Luxury Are All That! Date: 2024-08-13 09:23:29 Order: 0 It’s Virtuoso Week in Vegas. On a Zoom presentation with the media on 12AUG, Virtuoso provided updates on the hottest destinations and the latest travel trends, and also talked about the... Retail
Ernesto Strengthens, Poses Threat to Caribbean Date: 2024-08-13 08:33:32 Order: 0 Tropical Storm Ernesto is gaining strength and expected to bring heavy rain and dangerous conditions to Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and potentially Bermuda. More News
Booze-Free Vacations on the Rise Among Gen Z Canadians Date: 2024-08-13 08:26:31 Order: 0 Gen Z Canadians are increasingly choosing to travel sober, with the fear of unsafe situations and of missing out on the next day’s experiences as the main motivators. Cultural exploration... More News Tourism
Greece Wildfire Rages Near Athens as Towns and Hospitals Evacuated Date: 2024-08-12 09:43:56 Order: 0 Wildfires have been burning across Greece since May. On 12AUG, burning trees, houses and cars forced evacuations of 11 towns and villages, Greek authorities said. More News
Air Safety Expert on Plane Crash in Brazil: ‘I Wouldn’t Fly ’Em’ Date: 2024-08-12 09:42:00 Order: 0 Brazil recovered remains from an 09AUG plane crash that killed 62 people. Aviation experts suggest examining the ATR 72 aircraft for safety. Airline
Fly Like Iron Man. Battle in Wakanda. Major Theme Parks Disney Announced Date: 2024-08-12 09:41:17 Order: 0 Disney announced future theme park projects, including a villain-themed land, an “Encanto” ride, take flight like Iron Man, and a new audio-animatronic technology. Hotels/Resorts
