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Travel And Tourism Jobs To Jump In The Next Decade
According to the World Travel & Tourism Council’s latest Economic Impact Report (EIR), the travel and tourism sector is expected to create nearly 126 million new jobs within the next decade. The bullish forecast from the WTTC also shows the sector will be a driving force of the global economic recovery, creating one in three of all new jobs. The EIR report shows travel and tourism’s GDP is forecasted to grow at an average rate of 5.8% annually between 2022-2032, outstripping the 2.7% growth rate for global economy, to reach US$ 14.6 trillion (11.3% of the total global...
TICO Launches New Registrant Toolkit
TICO has launched a digital Registrant Toolkit -- www.tico.ca/toolkit -- to provide Ontario’s travel agents, agencies, websites and tour operators with shareable resources that speak to the value of booking with a TICO-registered business. A recent survey of Ontario consumers found that 82% of respondents think it’s important that the travel agency or website they are booking with is regulated. Consumers expect to learn about the consumer protection available to them from the company they are booking with. TICO President and CEO Richard Smart explained that: “Enhancing...
Canada Makes Further Changes To Border Measures
Canada is making further changes to its border measures for certain eligible travellers. Effective April 25, 2022, at 00:01:00 EDT, the following easing of border measures will come into effect: Unvaccinated or partially vaccinated children aged 5-11 who are accompanied by a fully vaccinated parent, step-parent, guardian or tutor will no longer be required to complete a pre-entry COVID-19 test for entry to Canada. Pre-entry tests will still be required for partially vaccinated or unvaccinated travellers 12 and older who are currently eligible to travel to Canada. Children under...
Australia Says Welcome Back
Some of the strictest COVID-19 lockdown measures in the world were recently reduced in Australia, where international tourists – double vaccinated – are once again being welcomed, reports Press Today’s Ted Davis. The border reopened to visa-holders with vaccination certificates on Feb. 21, marking the end of almost two years of travel barriers to block the spread of the virus that started in March 2020. A recent travel industry mission to Vancouver made it clear that the country is back in the tourism business. A contingent of Australia travel suppliers and regional reps met...
Global Travel Is Taking Off
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and ForwardKeys are forecasting a major increase in global international flights bookings as international travel takes off. The booking bounce back was revealed during the WTTC’s recent 21st Global Summit in Manila as the world continues to reopen from the pandemic. News of the strong recovery highlights a promising prospect ahead for summer holiday travel, with sun and sea destinations, such as the Caribbean and Latin America, leading the international inbound bookings. According to ForwardKeys, the country’s leading the...
VIA Rail Unveils Sustainability Plan
VIA Rail Canada (VIA Rail) has reached some key milestones in its sustainability journey with the unveiling of its sustainability plan and its participation in the world's largest corporate sustainability initiative, the United Nations Global Compact. VIA Rail's promise is that in the 21st century, Canadians need a transportation network that seamlessly, efficiently, and sustainably connects their communities, that is why VIA Rail has been transforming passenger rail service through its modernization program and its sustainability and accessibility plans. The Corporation reviewed...
An FAQ From ACTA On Budget 2022
Following comments from travel agencies and independent travel agents expressing their disappointment about the end of federal financial subsidies, ACTA has released a FAQ on Budget 2022. Wendy Paradis, ACTA President, said that: “ACTA is also disappointed-- but not surprised-- as there were many signals coming from the government close to the federal budget release that COVID related subsidies were ending.” Paradis continued: “ACTA understands some travel agencies and independent travel agents are disappointed and understandably upset that financial subsidies were not...
Go Back To Class With Sandals Resorts
Registration is now open for a series of online Masterclass sessions on Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts. Created exclusively for Canadian travel advisors, the fast-paced, motivational sessions will help to “Reignite, Refocus and Reboot” their Sandals and Beaches business, as well as their own personal goals as professional travel advisors. Led by Lorna Richards, National Training Manager, Unique Vacations Canada, she’ll be joined by the respective Sandals Business Development Manager across the country for each Masterclass. Together, they’ll discuss a range of...