Air Canada Vacations in Tulum: What We Saw, What We Learned – What Surprised Us Date: 2024-05-10 10:28:58 Order: 0 Open Jaw recently joined Air Canada Vacations’ inaugural non-stop service from YYZ to Tulum along with 26 advisors. The newly built TQO airport, gorgeous beaches and undiscovered... On Location
Ottawa Is Launching a Full Airline Competition Study Date: 2024-05-10 09:47:00 Order: 0 Three months after low-cost Lynx Air shut its doors, the Trudeau government says it will launch a study of airline competition in Canada. Airline
Porter Escapes Folds; New Sun Vacation Packages Coming Date: 2024-05-10 09:40:59 Order: 0 Porter Airlines is folding Porter Escapes. But the company says it’s working on a new set of warm-weather destination packages. Airline Operators
Mexican State of Quintana Roo Drops Visitax Rate to $17 USD Date: 2024-05-10 09:09:08 Order: 0 Effective immediately, the State of Quintana Roo representative has been authorized to adjust the pricing of VISITAX to $17 USD and $22.50 CAD. The Travelkore app has been updated... More News
U.S. Launches New Rules for Bringing Dogs Into Country Date: 2024-05-09 10:15:38 Order: 0 Effective 1AUG, new CDC regulations on dog imports to prevent rabies: health checks & microchipping applied to all dogs including service dogs & returning US-born pets. Airline
Ted Cruz Called Automatic Airline Refunds “A Dumb Idea” Date: 2024-05-09 10:15:08 Order: 0 In response to the FAA’s refund proposal, Ted Cruz commented: “give the money back automatically, no matter what the customer wants, that’s frankly a dumb idea.” Airline
Why ‘Quiet Luxury’ Getaways Are Becoming Canada’s Most-Sought After Travel Trend Date: 2024-05-09 10:14:27 Order: 0 Secluded, noise-free vacations are in high demand as over 50% of Canadian travellers focus on reflection & self-discovery, according to Flight Centre Canada. More News
More Airlines Now Slotted at Toronto Pearson’s Outbuilding Terminal Date: 2024-05-09 10:13:36 Order: 0 Infield Concourse (IFC) - a wholly separate building at YYZ - being utilised to deal with a surge of customer demand; requires a 10-12 min bus ride after check-in & security. Airline
CHTA Presents Caribbean Travel Forum 2024: Visioning a New Tourism Landscape for the Region Date: 2024-05-09 10:12:44 Order: 0 The Caribbean Hotel Association is holding its third Travel Marketplace in Jamaica on 20MAY with the aim of reimagining the region’s tourism landscape. Tourism
Delta, Southwest Lead Way in 2024 J.D. Power Airline Rankings Date: 2024-05-09 10:10:15 Order: 0 For business and first class, here is the order of N.A. carriers in this year’s J.D. Power survey: Delta, JetBlue, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Air Canada. Airline
Accor Introduces HERA – A New Loyalty and Rewards Program for Travel Advisors Date: 2024-05-09 10:09:48 Order: 0 Accor’s new travel advisor rewards program, HERA, provides access to 270+ properties across luxury brands including Orient Express, Fairmont, SLS, Delano and more. Retail
Porter Beefs Up Summer Schedule Date: 2024-05-09 10:08:07 Order: 0 Porter Airlines will fly to 27 destinations from YYZ this summer on new 132-seat Embraer jets. By August, it will be the third-largest carrier flying out of Toronto Pearson. Airline
“We Do Make Mistakes;” Canadian Airlines Face Disability Hearing in Ottawa Date: 2024-05-09 09:25:06 Order: 0 Airline representatives are in Ottawa today for Canada's first National Air Accessibility Summit as the federal government dives into high-profile cases of passengers with disability issues... Airline
“We Aren’t Worried About Canada”: Visit Florida CEO at Close of IPW Date: 2024-05-09 09:05:33 Order: 0 U.S. travel reps at IPW 2024 said they’re thrilled with Canadian visitor levels. Florida is seeing great numbers and plans to continue to improve relations with the trade. On Location
Transat Hotel Portfolio Now Includes New Hotels in Cuba Date: 2024-05-09 08:31:08 Order: 0 Transat is expanding its hotel portfolio with the addition of three properties in what the operator calls “one of its flagship destinations: Cuba.” Operators
