BE PREPARED: New system at border threatens to delay European travel
New research commissioned by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) warns that prolonged border delays linked to the rollout of Europe’s new Entry/Exit System (EES) could put up to 41 million visitor arrivals and $45.4 billion in visitor spending at risk from four of Europe’s most important source markets, including Canada.
CANADA STRONG PASS RETURNS IN JUNE
The federal government’s popular Canada Strong Pass will come into effect June 19. Launched last year, the successful promotion is designed to encourage domestic travel and can be used by both Canadians and international visitors.
THE ROAD TO MOROCCO: Air Transat Launches Exclusive Montreal And Agadir Route
Air Transat has inaugurated its non-stop route between Montreal and Agadir with the first flight TS492, operated on Friday, June 12. This Moroccan destination becomes the airline’s second served from Montreal, following Marrakech. The seasonal service will be offered once a week, on Fridays, until October 23, 2026.
MADEIRA ENLISTS VISITORS TO BE DESTINATION ‘GUARDIANS’
By MICHAEL BAGINSKI/ Visit Madeira has launched an awareness campaign, “EXPLORE. RESPECT. PRESERVE.” that invites both visitors and residents to take an active role in preserving and enhancing Madeira and Porto Santo. The initiative focuses on the relationship between tourists and residents, which is part of a wider program called Upgrade – Madeira Tourism.
PORTER DOUBLE DIPS IN TURKS AND CAICOS
Porter Airlines is adding another destination to its sun network with service to Providenciales (PLS), Turks and Caicos. The new non-stop flights are available from Toronto Pearson five times weekly, beginning Nov. 6, and Ottawa twice weekly, beginning Dec. 17.
THREE DEFINING SUMMER TRAVEL TRENDS
Building on data from its inaugural Hidden Trends List 2026, a global online marketplace says this summer’s travel patterns point to a fundamental shift in how people think about going somewhere: not farther, but deeper.
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IS THE TIDE TURNING? Canadian travel to U.S. surges in May
Canadians are slowly returning to U.S. travel. Returns to this country by residents surged in May, up 9.5% year over year, building on a bump in April that had ended a 15-month slump, according to Statistic Canada data. In May, Canadian-resident return trips from the United States totalled 1.9 million, driven by an increase in return trips by automobile (+15.1%).
AIR CANADA ANNOUNCES DEAL WITH CUSTOMER SERVICE EMPLOYEES
Air Canada announced its customer service employees ratified a new collective bargaining agreement. The agreement with Unifor applies to about 6,000 employees across contact centres, customer relations, concierges and other business segments.
IBERIA TOUCHES DOWN TORONTO ROUTE
Spanish carrier Iberia officially launched its new direct route between Toronto and Madrid on Saturday. The new route will operate five times per week – Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays – and offer more than 37,000 seats during the summer season.
A HOME FOR HOPE AND CHANGE: Obama Presidential Centre Museum set to open in Chicago
One of the most anticipated cultural openings in the country, the long-awaited Obama Presidential Center Museum in Chicago is set to open to the public on June 19 with a full slate on opening weekend activities.
NO REAL IMPACT: Canadians lukewarm on benefits of AI in workplace
As the federal government lays out the groundwork for the country’s journey into AI, the effects of the emergent technology are already being felt in the country’s workplaces.
LAST WEEK THIS MORNING: June 8-12, 2026
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