AIR CANADA SCALES BACK MORE U.S. FLIGHTS
Air Canada is once again scaling back flights to the U.S. amid high jet fuel costs and lower demand for trips south of the border. Schedule changes by the country’s largest carrier show it is halting or delaying eight transborder routes starting this fall.
AT TREVELLO, WOMEN HAVE THE POWER: Creating your own women-led business
By MICHAEL BAGINSKI/ Not to put too fine a point on it, but leading Canadian IC organization Trevello is “created by women for women,” says Zeina Gedeon. And with the retail industry in this country dominated by men, “that’s big,” says the company’s chief executive.
ALOHA AND MAHALO: Hawai’i Tourism Authority ends Canadian representation
The Hawai’i Tourism Authority (HTA) is no longer represented in Canada, having ended it’s 11-year collaboration with Toronto-based VoX International at the end of June.
FLOWER POWER: Martinique hails growing stature, increased lift from Canada
Pointing to up to 18 direct weekly flights to Martinique from Canada this winter, including service from Air Transat and Air Canada, the tourist board for the island of Martinique is hailing its strong momentum and growing stature in this country.
DISNEYLAND WELCOMES ONE-BILLIONTH GUEST
The “Happiest Place on Earth” welcomed its one billionth guest on July 3, with Andres Robles, celebrating his 8th birthday, and his parents Alejandra and Jose of Arizona entering Disneyland Park in Anaheim, Ca.
JAPANESE AIRPORT NAMED AFTER POKÉMON: ‘Brings smiles’ after earthquake
Starting today (July 7), travellers to Wajimi on Japan’s western Noto peninsula will arrive at Noto Satoyama Pokémon With You Airport – the only airport in the world to officially bear the Pokémon name.
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WHAT GOES UP DOESN’T ALWAYS COME DOWN: Little incentive for airfares to drop despite lower fuel costs
Canadians continue to hop on board airplanes this summer even as ticket prices remain well above last year’s levels – despite a recent drop in fuel costs.
CLEAR AND PRESENT TENSION: Anxiety growing for LGBTQ+ travellers
Four in 10 LGBTQ+ Canadians still choose to hide their identities when travelling, according to the latest Travel Proud Research Report from Booking.com, which suggests there is “clear tension shaping LGBTQ+ travel today.”
HOW SOCIAL MEDIA IS CHANGING THE NATURE OF CRUISING
As cruise travel continues to grow, a new trend is quietly reshaping how passengers experience their vacations: travellers are increasingly connecting with fellow cruisers before they ever step onboard.
ADVISORY EASED: Dubai readies for return of Canadians
With Canada’s decision to downgrade its travel advisory to Dubai from level 2 to yellow, Dubai’s department of economy and tourism (DET) says it is ready and eager to welcome Canadians back to the emirate.
PRINCESS PAX STRICKEN WITH NOROVIRUS
More than 120 passengers and crew members on a Princess Cruises ship that docked in San Francisco late last week were infected with a stomach virus while on their voyage, U.S. federal health officials said.
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