Destinations
Unmistakable Signs Of Revival
Air Canada is reporting its fourth quarter and full year 2021 financial results with highlights including: Fourth quarter 2021 operating revenues of $2.731 billion, 30% higher than in the third quarter of 2021, and over three times fourth quarter 2020 operating revenues Fourth quarter 2021 operating loss of $503 million compared to an operating loss of $1.003 billion in the fourth quarter of 2020 Fourth quarter 2021 EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization), excluding special items, of $22 million compared to negative EBITDA (excluding special...
Get Off The Beaten Path In Florida
While Florida has long been a top getaway for Canadians, Dana Young, President & CEO of VISIT FLORIDA, says the sunny destination offers many off-the-beaten path things to do that even seasoned visitors may not know about. From an underwater sculpture park off of Walton County to seahorse and dolphin shaped reefs, some of these lesser known gems are featured on Season 2 of the successful docuseries Wanderlust: Florida. During a VIP pre-screening event held for Wanderlust: Florida in partnership with Baxter Media, Young said Season 1 was a “massive success,” keeping Florida...
Caribbean Travel Update
Stunning new hotels. Ramped up cruise visits. The return of Carnival. Dive into the latest travel news out of The Caribbean. Antigua & Barbuda is more than just a winter getaway! The Caribbean nation saw increased demand for summer travel in 2021, with July and August figures coming in even higher than 2019 levels. Overall, Antigua & Barbuda welcomed a total of 169,469 air travellers in 2021, marking a 35% increase over 2020. While those figures still represent a 45% decrease on 2019 numbers, Charmaine Spencer, sales and marketing consultant for the Antigua & Barbuda...
Find Europe On This Side Of The Pond With Globus
There’s so much to see, this side of the sea. From the sweeping views of the Gaspé Peninsula to the sparkling lakes of the Rockies; the floating icebergs of Newfoundland to famous fromageries of Charlevoix and cobblestone avenues of Québec City to sensational scenery along Carmel’s California coast. For agents with clients who are looking for a far-from-ordinary, close-to-home getaway in 2022, Globus is offering them a world of wonder in our own backyard. Stéphanie Bishop, managing director for the Globus family of brands, said that: “For travellers interested in...
Porter Taking Off For The Maritimes
Porter Airlines is increasing its presence in the Maritimes with the addition of three new non-stop routes connecting Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport to Halifax, Fredericton and Moncton. Non-stop Halifax service begins April 7, featuring up to three daily roundtrips in summer, while Fredericton and Moncton both start May 5, with one daily year-round non-stop flight each. This new service is in addition to existing flights for each market that stop in Montreal or Ottawa, and don’t require passengers to change aircraft. Michael Deluce, president and CEO, Porter Airlines, said:...
Switzerland Changes Travel Rules
Switzerland has eased its travel rules for Canadians. The changes, which take effect today (Feb. 17), are as follows: Only fully vaccinated Canadians (vaccinated within the last 270 days) may enter Switzerland. For the entry, NO more Swiss Covid Certificate and NO more Passenger Locator Form are needed. No more mask requirement in shops, restaurants, other public settings (venues, and events) and in the workplace No more Swiss Covid Certificate and no more Passenger Locator Form are needed neither to enter Switzerland nor to access facilities and venues such as cinemas,...
Sunwing Helping Agents Navigate Rule Changes
Sunwing is helping agents and customers seamlessly navigate the new measures easing border restrictions that were announced by the federal government earlier this week and which come into effect on Feb. 28. In anticipation of the effective date, the tour operator will be updating the Travel Requirements page on www.Sunwing.ca, the Sunwing Agent portal and its agent Facebook page in the coming days with helpful information and resources, in addition to sending out email reminders around the changing requirements. Sunwing will also be updating its hotel detail pages to reflect which...
Overcoming Omicron
In the fourth quarter of 2021, uncertainty due to the Omicron variant negatively impacted Europe's travel and tourism sector, hampering prospects for its recovery in the first quarter of 2022. But the European Travel Commission (ETC) says that there is reason for optimism, predicting tourist arrivals to be just 20% below pre-pandemic levels in 2022, in spite of numerous challenges still facing the sector. In the most recent edition of the 'European Tourism Trends & Prospects' quarterly report from ETC continues to monitor the COVID-19 impact on the sector, examining how...