Most Travel Spending Close to Home, Despite ‘Revenge Travel’ Boom Date: 2024-06-03 09:35:23 Order: 0 A McKinsey & Company report predicts that by 2030, domestic travel spending will reach $6B. Regional travel accounted for three-quarters of travel spending in 2023. Tourism
Maldives Bans Israeli Citizens, Sends Message to the World Date: 2024-06-03 09:34:45 Order: 0 The Maldives banned Israeli citizens from entering and will fundraise for UN Relief and Works Agency in Gaza. Tourism
Mexico Elects Pro-Tourism Claudia Sheinbaum as First Woman President Date: 2024-06-03 09:34:01 Order: 0 Mexico's projected presidential winner, Claudia Sheinbaum, an avid supporter of the tourism industry, will become the first female president in the country's 200-year history. Tourism
Air Canada Boosts India Capacity, Introduces Non-Stop Toronto-Mumbai Date: 2024-06-03 09:30:29 Order: 0 Air Canada is boosting capacity to India by 40% this winter, including direct flights between Toronto and Mumbai and between Montreal and New Delhi. Airline
Canada Jetlines' Eddy Doyle Announces Retirement, Search for New CEO Begins Date: 2024-06-03 09:30:09 Order: 0 Canada Jetlines' CEO Eddy Doyle is retiring, and the company has initiated a search for a new CEO, with current board chair Brigitte Goersch temporarily assuming the role. Airline
Overtourism Has Advisors Adjusting Their Game Date: 2024-06-03 08:41:08 Order: 0 “Clients need us more than ever.” Canadian travel advisors say their clients are looking for ways to avoid the crowds in popular destinations, or looking for new places to explore. More News Tourism
Overtourism Step #1: Moving Travellers Who Want to Avoid Crowding Date: 2024-06-03 08:39:15 Order: 0 Travellers don’t want to visit overtouristed sites, and are looking for alternative destination suggestions. Here’s how the trade can help guide tourists. More News Tourism
Boeing Designs Anti-Icing Fix But Delays Certification Date: 2024-05-31 10:01:20 Order: 0 Boeing has moved forward with designing a fix for its anti-icing issue, but it means delays for the 737 MAX 7 and MAX 10 certification. Airline
Stats Can: 2024 Air Travel Could Beat Pre-Pandemic Levels Date: 2024-05-31 10:00:48 Order: 0 In April, seven out of eight Canadian airports reported higher yearly volumes of traffic since the start of the pandemic, according to Stats Can findings released Wednesday. Airline
Travel Advisors Celebrate American Airlines Points Decision Date: 2024-05-31 10:00:05 Order: 0 The annual ASTA conference saw travel advisors celebrating the AA reversal on the decision not to award loyalty points to non-preferred NDC distributors. Airline
Jazz Buys Lightweight Seats to Realize Emission Reductions Date: 2024-05-31 09:59:31 Order: 0 Jazz Aviation is investing in its emissions reduction initiative with the purchase of lightweight seats for its Air Canada Express Dash 8-400 aircraft. Airline
IATA Sets Dubai for JUN 2024 AGM Date: 2024-05-31 09:58:42 Order: 0 Aviation leaders gather for IATA’s 80th AGM 02JUN - 04JUN, to be held in Dubai and the first time in the UAE. With past sparks between US carriers and EK, should be interesting. Airline
YUL Launches Sunflower Program for Passengers with Hidden Disabilities Date: 2024-05-31 09:58:12 Order: 0 Montreal-Trudeau International Airport has joined Sunflower Program 30MAY 2024, which identifies passengers with hidden disabilities to facilitate more accessible travel. Airline
Royal Caribbean, Silversea and Celebrity Allow Status Matching Date: 2024-05-31 09:57:15 Order: 0 Royal Caribbean will now allow guests to status level match across its three brands (Royal Caribbean, Silversea and Celebrity). Cruise
Canada Border Service Agency Workers Could Be on Strike 06JUN Date: 2024-05-31 08:37:51 Order: 0 CBSA could strike 06JUN if talks scheduled for 03JUN are unsuccessful, but 90% of 9,000 workers are essential, meaning their work would continue. More News
