Ponant Debuts 'Spirit of Ponant' Catamaran for Summer 2024 Date: 2024-04-10 07:33:08 Order: 0 Ponant unveiled its newest addition, the 24-meter "Spirit of Ponant," a six-stateroom catamaran built in France, which will embark on its inaugural voyage in Corsica in July 2024 and then... Cruise
TICO Announces New Consumer Advisory Council (CAC) and Industry Advisory Council (IAC) Members Date: 2024-04-10 07:16:05 Order: 0 In response to Minister’s Orders received in August 2023, the Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO) announced two new advisory councils, the Consumer Advisory Council (CAC) and... Retail
TravelBrands Launches 'Amazing Agent Race' Campaign Date: 2024-04-09 12:36:00 Order: 0 TravelBrands marked the Toronto chapter of its 2024 Agent Appreciation Events with the launch of "The Amazing Agent Race." The top-selling agent during the month of April will win 1 million... Retail
WestJet Announces Seasonal Flights Between Fredericton and Calgary Date: 2024-04-09 11:26:17 Order: 0 Beginning 20JUN 2024, WestJet will operate nonstop, twice-weekly seasonal service between Fredericton (YFC) and Calgary (YYC). Airline
WestJet Encore Reaches Agreement in Principle with Air Line Pilots Association Date: 2024-04-09 10:46:44 Order: 0 WestJet Encore and ALPA signed an agreement in principle, negotiating compensation & scheduling to avert a strike by the regional carrier's pilots. Airline
Pilot Shortage Still a Concern for Regional Airlines Date: 2024-04-09 10:46:09 Order: 0 As mainline carriers overcome pilot shortages, American Eagle, United Express and Delta Connection remain constrained by a shortage of captains. Airline
Airlines Struggle With Lack of Planes as Summer Travel Set to Hit Record Levels Date: 2024-04-09 10:45:20 Order: 0 Global airline industry in trouble as demand expected to surpass pre-pandemic levels while aircraft deliveries drop due to production problems. Airline
‘Ted Lasso' Actress Hannah Waddingham Named Sun Princess Godmother Date: 2024-04-09 10:44:37 Order: 0 Princess Cruises has named British actress Hannah Waddingham godmother of the Sun Princess. Naming ceremony set for April 23 at the Port of Barcelona. Cruise
More Than 100 Cruise Ships Expected to Visit Estonia This Summer Date: 2024-04-09 10:44:03 Order: 0 Cruise tourism is slowly recovering in the Baltic Sea, and over 100 cruise ships will dock in Estonia this summer, the majority in Tallinn and seven in Saaremaa. Cruise
Only Overwater Swing at Sea Coming to MSC World America Date: 2024-04-09 10:41:30 Order: 0 MSC Cruises introduces Cliffhanger, an overwater swing ride exclusive to MSC World America, debuting when the ship starts service in April 2025. Cruise
Michelin Picks 24 Top Hotels in France in First-Ever Ranking Date: 2024-04-09 10:40:36 Order: 0 The Michelin guide awarded its first honours for hotels, giving just 24 establishments in France the highest three “keys” rating. Hotels/Resorts
Airbnb and Rivals Sold 14% More Short-Term Rental Stays in Europe in 2023 Date: 2024-04-09 10:39:37 Order: 0 Booking platforms, including Airbnb, Expedia, Tripadvisor, and Booking, sold about 678 million nights in short-term rentals in Europe last year, up 14% from 2022. Hotels/Resorts
IHG Hotels Partners with Google to Build AI Trip Planner Date: 2024-04-09 10:38:47 Order: 0 IHG plans to release a trip-planning tool powered by artificial intelligence from Google, with a focus on helping users with the “dreaming phase” of travel. Hotels/Resorts
Amsterdam Tourism Launches City Quiz To Help Deter Rowdy Visitors Date: 2024-04-09 10:38:07 Order: 0 Amsterdam Tourism launches "Amsterdam Rules" quiz to guide tourists, urging party-goers to reconsider their activities and respect the city. Tourism
“Secret” Italian Islands that Have Escaped Mass Tourism Date: 2024-04-09 10:37:16 Order: 0 These “charming gems” off the Sicilian mainland are begging to be explored: the Aeolian Islands, the Aegadian Islands, Pantelleria, Lampedusa, and Ustica. Tourism
