SLOW BUT STEADY: Canadian travel interest to U.S continues to climb
According to the latest Longwoods International tracking study of Canadian travellers, 28% of them visited the U.S. in the past six months, up from 23% a year ago. And 49% intend to visit the U.S. in the next 12 months, up from 43% in April.
TRAVELLERS WILL SPEND MORE ON VACATION RENTALS THEY TRUST
As travellers become more selective about the vacation rentals they book, new research from Vrbo shows that the consistent delivery of quality hospitality experiences is more of a deciding factor today than luxury amenities.
WINES ON THE WING: Which airlines serve the best vintages?
Global Traveler has served up the results of its Wines on the Wing airline competition, the survey’s 20th tasting. The blind tasting took place recently at The Ned NoMad in New York City. Judges, including included wine makers, sommeliers, wine shop owners and other wine industry executives, participated in a blind tasting of airlines’ white, red and sparkling wines.
A DOG’S LIFE: St. Bernard tradition continues at Swiss ‘living museum’
At the Great St. Bernard Pass high in the Swiss Alps, the eponymous dogs still walk the same mountain paths their ancestors patrolled for hundreds of years to find travelllers buried beneath the snow. Down in the valley, a living museum honouring the Swiss national dog’s history – and its future – is marking its first year.
THINK CRUISING ISN’T SUSTAINABLE?: Carnival begs to differ
By WALLACE IMMEN/ Carnival Corporation is defending the sustainability of cruising, saying not only has it met targets for cutting emissions early, it is raising its eco-friendly goals and will achieve them sooner.
LISTENING IN: Barry’s back! And still writing the songs
Barry Manilow recently made a triumphant return a stage in Las Vegas performing three sold-out shows July 9-11 at the legendary International Theater. His performances were notable as the singer had announced in December that he would be postponing performances to undergo surgery after being diagnosed with lung cancer.
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BILLION DOLLAR SALE: Air Canada shares jump after it sells stake in Aeroplan
Air Canada shares took flight Wednesday after the country’s largest airline announced it would sell a quarter of its Aeroplan loyalty program to Blackstone and a trio of Canadian pension funds for $2.5 billion in a bid to bolster its balance sheet.
RELIABLE, SAFE TECH KEY PRIORITY FOR BUSINESS TRAVELLERS
The modern business trip looks very different from the ones most companies designed their travel policies around. Airports have become workspaces, hotel lobbies double as meeting rooms, and international travel no longer offers a pause from the working day. Today, work travels with business travellers.
JORDAN APPOINTS NEW REPRESENTATIVE FOR CANADA
Starting a “new chapter” in this country, TM Americas has been appointed as the official representative of the Jordan Tourism Board in Canada with Cinthia Vázquez to serve as Canadian Trade Representative.
FIT FOR A QUEEN: Cunard reveals plans for Victoria transformation
Cunard has revealed plans for an extensive transformation of Queen Victoria, with the elegant ship set to emerge from dry dock this fall with refreshed signature spaces including Cunard Grills suites and the introduction of The Pavilion Wellness Café.
CALL FOR ACTION: U.N. report says women face obstacles in tourism transport
A new report from UN Tourism and the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) shows that women remain severely underrepresented across tourism transport, particularly in technical, driving and leadership roles.
DON’T BOTHER THE SHEEP: And other things to know about the Faroe Islands
While once the Faroe Islands might have slipped under the radar, more tourists than ever are arriving on the remote archipelago in the north Atlantic. According to Statistics Faroe Islands, a record 94,954 check-ins occurred last year at hotels, hostels and guesthouses.