Destinations
Restaurant Recovery And Rebirth
At long last, Canada’s foodservice industry is beginning to see signs of positive change. With the release of Restaurants Canada’s 2021 Foodservice Facts, it is becoming clear that in 2022, the industry is expected to not only rebound, but grow more than originally expected, as consumers are showing a willingness to return to restaurant dining. Foodservice Facts is an annual report presenting the latest foodservice statistics, trends and forecasts, along with a detailed analysis of how they will affect foodservice operators. The authoritative annual research report is a valuable...
Porter Is Back In All Its Destinations
Porter Airlines has officially returned to all 18 of its year-round destinations, with the addition of Fredericton, Saint John, N.B., Sault Ste. Marie, Sudbury, Timmins and Windsor. The carrier initially restarted on Sept. 8, after suspending service due to the pandemic. Destinations were progressively added over the past month. Michael Deluce, president and CEO, Porter Airlines, observed: “It’s a significant milestone in our recovery, as we return to all of our year-round markets. We’re looking forward to seeing more of our passengers in these destinations. Over 1,000 Porter...
Feds Make Vaccinations Mandatory For Travellers
It came as no surprise that the federal government announced that it was moving ahead with its plans to require COVID-19 vaccination across the federal public service and federally regulated transportation sectors. Nor was it a surprise that it also announced that travellers departing from Canadian airports, and travellers on VIA Rail and Rocky Mountaineer trains, will be required to be fully vaccinated, with very limited exceptions, effective Oct. 30, 2021. In making the announcement, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also indicated that the federal government is working with the...
VFR Will Drive Demand Through 202
With the announcement that US travel restrictions are being relaxed for fully vaccinated UK residents in early November, GlobalData says that will be met positively by people keen to reunite with family and friends. The data and analytics company points out that the number of people travelling out of the UK to visit friends and relatives (VFR) is set to rise from 10.6 million in 2021 to 20.5 million by 2024 – that’s an impressive 24.8% CAGR. Clearly, this is good news for the US tourism industry, which will benefit from the influx of tourists from the United Kingdom. Jia...
Adventure Canada Makes Vaccinations Mandatory
Adventure Canada is mandating that all passengers, expedition team members, and crew now require full vaccination against COVID-19 to travel aboard its Ocean Endeavour voyages -- including those in the Arctic, Atlantic Canada, and Europe. This policy follows the Canadian government announcement that as of Nov. 1, 2021, Canada’s borders will once again be open to ship-based tourism for individuals fully vaccinated against COVID-19. As leaders in the expedition travel industry for over 30 years, Adventure Canada takes the ongoing health and safety concerns of all its guests,...
WestJet Launching Toronto-Dublin Service
WestJet is launching Toronto-Dublin flights in the spring of 2022. The new non-stop seasonal flights are set to operate four-times weekly, beginning on May 15, 2022 and will increase to daily by June 2, 2022. John Weatherill, chief commercial officer for WestJet, explained that: “As demand increases, we know travellers are looking for convenient and affordable options for travel between Canada and Europe.” Weatherill continued: “As we continue to focus on expanding our network from our Toronto hub where we offer 33 international destinations, these flights will...
TICO Board Approves Claims
The Travel Industry Council of Ontario’s (TICO’s) Board of Directors approved 45 claims totalling $125,321.39 to assist 97 consumers who did not receive the travel services for which they had paid. The claims, approved on Sept. 28, 2021, include: Albarkah Travel and Tours Inc. -- 32 claims to assist 77 consumers, totalling $105,101.99 Fly Jamaica Airways -- 2 claims to assist 4 consumers, totalling $1,924.99 Jet Airways -- 11 claims to assist 16 consumers, totalling $18,294.41 In addition, the following claims totalling $16,548.02 were denied: Tucan Travel Inc. -- 2...
Happy Holidays From Flair
Flair Airlines is introducing nonstop service between Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ) and Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) beginning Dec. 15, 2021. Flair is the only airline offering non-stop service on the route this holiday season. Stephen Jones, president and CEO, Flair Airlines, said: “We see a vibrant future filled with opportunities as we expand and bring nonstop service between the Greater Toronto Area and the Coachella Valley. Our low fares and nonstop routes are changing the travel game for Canadians. We cannot wait to bring more travelers to these popular...