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Air Canada Reports Third Quarter 2021 Results
Air Canada has reported its third quarter 2021 financial results, with highlights including: Operating revenues of $2.103 billion, representing almost three times the operating revenues of $757 million in the third quarter of 2020 Negative EBITDA (1) (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization), excluding special items, of $67 million compared to negative EBITDA (excluding special items) of $554 million in the same quarter of 2020 Operating loss of $364 million, compared to an operating loss of $785 million in the third quarter of 2020 Net cash flow (1)...
More Airports Opened To International Flights
The federal government has taken the next step in increasing travel opportunities, with Minister of Transport, Omar Alghabra announcing the reopening of a further 8 Canadian airports to international travellers. The announcement comes following the governments introduction of strict vaccine travel requirements that will be fully phased in by November 30 and the pan-Canadian proof of vaccination credential that’s now available for travel. Effective on Nov. 30, 2021, international flights carrying passengers will be permitted to land at the following additional Canadian...
San Diego Launches Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Program
The San Diego Tourism Authority (SDTA) has launched its Tourism Accelerator pilot program that is designed to promote diversity, equity and inclusion in the local tourism industry by providing free membership, mentoring, education and networking opportunities to businesses owned by people of color, LGBTQ+, women and veterans. The program – co-sponsored by the Bank of America and San Diego Gas & Electric -- will offer participants a suite services valued at over $10,000. Julie Coker, SDTA’s president and CEO, said for San Diego’s tourism industry to thrive, it needs to...
Jamaica Postpones JAPEX 2021
Tourism officials in Jamaica have announced that the Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) -- which was scheduled to take place Nov. 8 to Nov. 10, 2021, as a hybrid in-person/virtual event – is being rescheduled to early 2022. “JAPEX has traditionally been an in-person event, however, the global pandemic had moved us to change its structure to a hybrid event,” said Director of Tourism, Jamaica, Donovan White. “However, it is our hope that by delaying the event, we may be able to generate robust in-person attendance for JAPEX when it takes place early next year.” Clifton Reader,...
ACTA Wins World Travel Leader Award At WTM London
The Association of Canadian Travel Agencies (ACTA) has been named one of the World Travel Leader award winners at WTM London 2021. Each year, WTM London’s World Travel Leader awards recognized companies and individuals from around the globe that have had a positive impact on a specific region or sector. The criteria for success were the key themes of this year’s WTM London -- Reconnect. Rebuild. Innovate. Businesses were nominated for the awards by WTM Official Media Partners -- a group of the world’s leading travel trade media organizations. Industry experts and WTM...
Israel Now Open To International Travellers
The Israel Ministry of Tourism has announced that vaccinated tourists from the United States can resume all travel to Israel. After kicking off the pilot reopening program in May of 2021, which initially allowed a select number of tour groups to enter the country, all vaccinated travellers may now visit Israel after the extended closure due to COVID-19 restrictions. Gal Hana, Israel Consul of Tourism for Canada, said: “We are beyond delighted that our fellow Canadian travellers can once again visit Israel and experience all the country has to offer.” And Hana added: “By...
More Travellers Thinking About Sustainability
With the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) underway in Glasgow, VisitBritain is taking the opportunity to promote sustainable tourism in Britain. In its latest international consumer research, VisitBritain found that more than two-thirds of travellers surveyed across 13 countries are thinking more about sustainability and the environmental impact when planning holidays. To that end, VisitBritain has launched a global sustainable tourism content ‘hub’ for visitors with itineraries, activities and experiences to enjoy a sustainable stay in...
Delving Into The Future Of Travel
After enduring numerous lockdowns and travel restrictions, Canadians are increasingly looking to hit the beach and soak up the sun. “The desire to escape on a relaxing sun and beach vacation is set to rise,” Gus Gardner, Associate Travel and Tourism Analyst at GlobalData, tells Travel Courier. “The attractiveness of sitting on a warm beach after so long, especially during the cooler winter months in Canada, will result in high demand for holidays to warm beach destinations.” Cuba, Mexico, and the Dominican Republic are among the top destinations set to “benefit from the...