U.S. PRECLEARANCE OPENS AT BILLY BISHOP: What to expect.
Long-awaited, much anticipated U.S. preclearance operations open today (March 10) at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) facility requires all travellers to complete U.S. immigration, customs, and agriculture inspections before departure. The result – a faster, more seamless arrival in the United States.
THE PRICE OF ESCAPE: Wealthy travellers pay huge sums to leave Middle East war zone
Frustrated and anxious travellers continue to clamour for flights out of the Middle East and other regions where a widening Iran war has stranded tens of thousands of people, closed major airports and caused widespread cancellations. However, some wealthy travellers are getting out – by paying large sums for luxury flights to Europe via airports that are safe from Iranian drone and missile attacks.
CANADIAN HEARTS IN SAN FRANCISCO: City rolls out red carpet for hosted travel trade mission
In a strategic departure from its traditional international sales missions, the San Francisco Travel Association (SFTA) brought the Canadian travel trade directly to the California city ahead of the 2026 spring and summer travel season.
STEADY GROWTH FOR GLOBAL TRAVEL: Use of AI rising fast
The ITB Travel & Tourism Report 2026/2027 shows that the mood in the industry is optimistic, but that strategic preparation often lags behind the challenges of an increasingly complex world. Released at ITB Berlin last week, data from the market research institute Phocuswright forecasts that global annual growth of around 5.3% until at least 2027.
GET AHEAD WITH ‘ED’: Grenada streamlines entry process
Grenada has officially launched its Online Embarkation/ Disembarkation (ED) Card Platform, designed to streamline the arrival experience for visitors while advancing the country’s border processing system. The new program went into effect March 2.
MEXICO’S ‘SWEET SPOT’: Cozumel calls for Quebeckers with Sunwing, WestJet
Sunwing Vacations and Vacances WestJet Québec now offer Canadians direct access from Montreal to Cozumel, Mexico, one of the Caribbean’s most established island destinations. The first flight departed from YUL on March 6, promising clients an ideal “sweet spot” between “do-it-all” and “do absolutely nothing.”
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BANK FROM THE BRINK: Canadians return home from war zone
Canadians leaving the Middle East began arriving at Toronto’s Pearson Airport over the weekend as the war in Iran reached the one-week mark. The first were passengers arriving from Dubai aboard an Emirates flight that the government booked 51 seats on to secure travel for Canadians out of the region.
WHERE TO GO?: Australia may be just what you’re looking for.
By Jen Savedra/This is a tricky time for travel and tourism – that has to be acknowledged. Some of our holiday favourites are, for various and differing reasons, less appealing than usual. But, we do still want to travel, and right now, think about it, Australia is a very viable choice of destination. And really, It’s already popular with Canadians.
TALKING ABOUT MY GENERATION: Internova report breaks down latest trends and how age matters
Travel preferences in 2025-26 vary sharply among Millennials, Gen X and Baby Boomers, shaping everything from cruise demand to tour styles and wellness vacations, according to an analysis from the ‘Internova Index: North American Traveler Insights’ report.
ALL QUIET IN QUINTANA ROO: Mexican tourism hub reports business as usual
After the recent disruption to life and travel in Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara following the takedown of a prominent cartel leader on the Pacific side of the country, the Mexican state of Quintana says it’s strictly business as usual on its Caribbean beaches and at its resorts.
APPRECIATING THE GOODNESS IN TRAVEL: G Adventures roadshow celebrates agents in Toronto
By Michael Baginski/ As bombs dropped and drones swarmed in the Middle East/Gulf, the contrast couldn’t have been starker – and more welcome – in Toronto, as G Adventures celebrated diversity, community and happiness – and the tour company’s travel advisor partners.
ACTA LAUNCHES CTC/CTM BURSARY PROGRAM
The Association of Canadian Travel Agencies and Travel Advisors (ACTA), in partnership with Atlantis Bahamas Resorts and Auto Europe, is launching the CTC & CTM Bursary Program, where 27 bursaries will be awarded to encourage ACTA travel advisors to pursue and achieve the Certified Travel Counsellor (CTC) and Certified Travel Manager (CTM) designations.