Destinations
WestJet Launches Calgary-Charlottetown Non-Stop
WestJet is celebrating the launch of its new Calgary-Charlottetown route, with the new non-stop flights directly linking Western Canada to Prince Edward Island for the first time and marking a positive sign for both region's travel and tourism markets. John Weatherill, WestJet Chief Commercial Officer, said that: “The introduction of new service between Prince Edward Island and Calgary is an important milestone for WestJet, our guests and these communities.” Weatherill pointed out that: “As vaccination rates across Canada continue to rise and restrictions ease,...
Air Canada Ramps Up Quebec Service
Air Canada has unveiled details of two new winter services departing from Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) to Orlando and Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Flights to Fort Lauderdale will start on Nov. 19 and flights to Orlando on Dec. 17. Beginning Dec. 4, Air Canada will also be offering more flights to Punta Cana and Cancun. Mark Galardo, Senior Vice President, Network Planning and Revenue Management at Air Canada, said that: “We're excited to be launching these two new routes to Florida from Quebec City, a first for Air Canada. We know that, for many Quebecers, Florida...
Let The Countdown Begin
A 12-month countdown leading to central English city of Birmingham becoming a focal point of athletic excellence is underway. Birmingham and the surrounding West Midlands – which bill themselves as the heart of England, thanks to their central location – will next year host the Commonwealth Games, 11 days of athletic competitions running from July 28 to Aug. 8. Competitors from dozens of nations will compete in 19 events, with those events staged throughout the region. “It's our time to shine on the global stage,” said Samantha Bailey of the West Midlands Growth...
No More Quarantine For EU, US Travellers To The UK
The UK government announced that passengers arriving from amber countries who have been fully vaccinated in Europe (EU Member States, European Free Trade Association countries and the European microstate countries of Andorra, Monaco and Vatican City) and the USA will no longer have to quarantine when entering England, as part of a range of new measures designed to continue to drive forward the reopening of international travel, set out as part of the second Global Travel Taskforce checkpoint review. Beginning Aug. 2, 2021 (from 4 am), passengers who are fully vaccinated in...
Sunwing Survey Finds Canadians Ready To Travel
As Canadians across the country continue to get vaccinated and borders beginning to reopen, a new survey commissioned by Sunwing makes it abundantly clear that there’s a pent-up demand for travel. Results indicate that over half (58%) of Canadians plan on returning to travel in the next 12 months, with over two-thirds (68%) of those respondents indicating they are interested in an all-inclusive vacation. The survey also revealed that 57% of Canadians -- with at least one dose of the vaccine -- intend on travelling this upcoming holiday season. The survey was conducted by...
TICO Gets A Conviction
After being charged by the Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO), Moose Travel Company Ltd. has been convicted of selling travel services without registration. On July 23, 2021, Moose Travel Company Ltd. pleaded guilty to selling travel services without registration between July 2018 and May 2019 in contravention of the Travel Industry Act, 2002. A fine of $5,500 plus a Victim Fine Surcharge was imposed. Go to www.tico.ca for...
Set Yourself Apart In Los Cabos
Los Cabos Tourism Board is wooing visitors back with a new marketing campaign that highlights the destination’s safety protocols designed to make travellers feel at ease when they visit. Rodrigo Esponda, Managing Director of Los Cabos Tourism Board, said that: “In Los Cabos, we thread our safety-first approach through everything we do, which is critical in providing the safest way to get away. This is important as travellers are looking for safe destinations that have properly implemented health and safety protocols at every step. As Mexico's top luxury destination, we are...
CBSA Employees Give Union A Strike Mandate
The union representing over 8,500 unionized staff with the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has been given an overwhelming strike mandate by its members, throwing into question the federal government’s plans for a smooth reopening of the Canada-U.S. border this summer as a federal election looms. Strike action could begin as soon as Aug. 6, 2021. The members of the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and the Customs and Immigration Union (CIU) have been without a contract for over three years and they’re seeking better protections against a toxic workplace culture at...