'Business is Good': Flair CEO Denies Regulations Stifle Low-Cost Airlines Date: 2024-02-29 10:13:16 Order: 0 The CEO of Flair Airlines is denying that Canada’s airline regulations hurt low-cost carriers after Lynx cited legal hurdles for its sudden closure. Airline
FAA Gives Boeing 90 Days to Come with Plan to Fix Safety Problems Date: 2024-02-29 10:12:46 Order: 0 The FAA is giving Boeing 90 days to come up with a plan to fix quality problems and meet safety standards for building new aircraft. Airline
IAG Profits Soar as Leisure Travel Boosts Bottom Line Date: 2024-02-29 10:12:15 Order: 0 IAG, the parent company of BA and IB, more than doubled its operating profit last year, saying the healthy numbers show sustained demand for air travel. Airline
Video Shows Emotional Sign-Off as Lynx Air Took Final Flight Date: 2024-02-29 10:11:47 Order: 0 A Lynx Air crew member gave an emotional sign-off as the final flight touched down at YYC on 24FEB. Airline
How Women in Grenada are Setting the Standard for Caribbean Sustainable Tourism Date: 2024-02-29 10:10:37 Order: 0 Marryshow, president of the Rural Women Producers of Grenada, is leading a sustainability movement, connecting local farmers to the hospitality industry. Tourism
New Ship Sun Princess Embarks on Delayed Maiden Cruise Date: 2024-02-29 10:09:27 Order: 0 On 28FEB, Sun Princess sailed from Civitavecchia, the port for Rome, on its twice-delayed maiden Mediterranean voyage. Cruise
TravelBrands Appoints Farole Kikkert BDM for Alberta & Saskatchewan Date: 2024-02-29 10:08:27 Order: 0 TravelBrands announced the appointment of Farole Kikkert as the new Business Development Manager for Alberta and Saskatchewan. People
Windstar’s Dianna Rom Confirms “Cruising is Booming” Date: 2024-02-29 10:07:30 Order: 0 At an intimate gathering in Toronto, Windstar’s VP of Sales, Dianna Rom, reports on a booming wave season with shorter booking windows and longer stays. Cruise Out & About
First Canadian Virtuoso Awards Gala a Piping Hot Success Date: 2024-02-28 10:44:20 Order: 150 A most virtuous soirée was held at Toronto’s swanky Four Seasons with the travel industry’s luxury crowd decked out in black tie regalia for Virtuoso Canada’s first Awards Gala. Luxury Retail
Three Caribbean Islands and Sandals Mix It Up Date: 2024-02-28 10:24:25 Order: 140 The Caribbean islands of Grenada, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines united with Sandals to present an unforgettable Travel Advisors Mixer at the Hilton Toronto Airport. Open Jaw... On the Town Tourism
CruiseWeek: Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas Delayed Date: 2024-02-28 10:39:10 Order: 130 According to CruiseWeek, Royal Caribbean’s second Icon-class ship launch has been delayed, cancelling the 17AUG and 24AUG, 2025, sailings. Cruise
Attention Swifties: Marriott Bonvoy Offering Trips to See Taylor Swift Date: 2024-02-28 10:27:16 Order: 120 Inspired by the singular experience Taylor Swift creates and the countless fans who have travelled the world to see her, Marriott Bonvoy will make it possible for fans to attend a concert... Hotels/Resorts
Cruising Up, All Inclusive Down: Virtuoso Canada Talks Trends Date: 2024-02-28 10:40:24 Order: 0 At Virtuoso Canada’s 2024 Forum held at Toronto’s Four Seasons on 27FEB, the mood was upbeat. “All signs point to growth mode for the Canadian travel market over the next several... Luxury Retail
After 70 Years in Business, FCTG is Closing Wholesaler GOGO Vacations Date: 2024-02-28 10:23:05 Order: 0 On its website, GOGO Vacations says it is no longer accepting reservations. The move comes as FCTG ups its focus on the luxury and independent market. Operators
Docs Show Lynx Purchase by Flair Would Have Eased $124M Debt Date: 2024-02-28 10:22:28 Order: 0 According to documents filed with the Alberta Court of King's Bench, proceeds from a tentative deal with Flair would have gone toward Lynx's CAD$124.3 million debt. Airline
