Some key travel players are reporting increased demand for bookings to sun destinations, despite the ongoing challenges of a global pandemic that has yet to end inside or outside Canada's borders. "We continue to advise against non-essential travel outside of Canada," Global Affairs Canada said, citing practical concerns for those choosing to go abroad. "Additional travel restrictions can be imposed suddenly. Airlines can suspend or reduce flights without notice. Travel plans may be severely disrupted, making it difficult to return home,” it highlighted. Despite this, Ambarish Chandra, an associate professor of economics at the University of Toronto, says that while the government actively discouraged travel last winter, that didn't deter all people from going abroad. As progress in vaccination rates has been made, Chandra believes the government should change its approach for leisure travel. "I don't think it would be reasonable for the government to go a second winter season saying: 'Don't travel,'" Chandra said. Meanwhile, Air Canada says the upcoming fall and winter looks promising for travel to sun destinations. "When looking to the sun market, we are very optimistic about our recovery," airline spokesperson Peter Fitzpatrick told CBC News, adding that "we are currently observing demand growth that is above 2019 levels."
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