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Billy Bishop Is Back
PortsToronto is advising that commercial airline service to/from the downtown airport will resume Sept. 8, 2021. The announcement from PortsToronto – which is the owner and operator of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport – follows Porter Airlines announcement that it will restart its operations on Sept. 8, 2021. PortsToronto’s CEO, Geoffrey Wilson indicated that: “PortsToronto … has begun the process of recalling staff, preparing the airport and counting down the days until we can welcome back travellers to our successful and award-winning airport.” Wilson continued:...
Flair Adds Lift From Victoria, Montreal
Flair Airlines continues its grow its service from Victoria International Airport (YYJ), with the addition of non-stop flights to Kitchener-Waterloo, Calgary, and Edmonton. The ultra-low-cost carrier has also announced that it is expanding its service from Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL), introducing non-stop flights to Vancouver, Abbotsford, Halifax and Toronto. Stephen Jones, president and CEO of Flair Airlines, observed that: “Additional competition in the Victoria market is critical to ensuring a sustainable future of low-fares remains available for people in...
Traveller Confidence Soars
In its latest tracking study of American travellers, Longwoods International reports that three quarters of Americans now feel safe traveling outside their local communities and shopping in local stores and dining in local restaurants, the highest levels in more than a year. It also reports that even with cautions from public health officials about more contagious coronavirus variants, two thirds of travellers support opening their communities to visitors. Amir Eylon, president and CEO of Longwoods International, said of the findings: “The 2021 leisure travel boom is real. Barring...
Taking A Big Hit
In a new report, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) reports that the crash in international tourism due to the coronavirus pandemic could cause a loss of more than $4 trillion to the global GDP for the years 2020 and 2021. And it notes that the estimated loss has been caused by the pandemic’s direct impact on tourism and its ripple effect on other sectors closely linked to it. Jointly presented with the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the report says that international tourism and its closely linked sectors suffered an estimated loss of $2.4...
Take To The Road With CanaDream
For Canadians looking to hit the road this summer, CanaDream RV is offering them an option to get away from it all. Kathryn Munro, VP Sales & Marketing, CanaDream, said that: “As restrictions ease from coast to coast, CanaDream is ready to help Canadians get back to touring their stunning country and discovering hidden gems in their own backyard. Whether you’re an expert or brand new to RV travel, our team is here to ensure you feel safe and comfortable every step of the way.” The company is also making sure that guests can experience adventure travel without compromising...
TourRadar Launches Suite Of Sustainability Tools
TourRadar has launched a new suite of tools and initiatives to encourage sustainable travel as the company looks to build back better after the pandemic. It kicked off the launch by joining the Future of Tourism Coalition, a non-profit initiative that aims to place destination needs at the centre of tourism’s new future. And its new initiatives to support responsible travel include: Carbon Offsets: in partnership with CHOOOSE, TourRadar customers can now calculate the amount of carbon created from the air travel, accommodation, and ground transportation of their tour, and then...
Porter Set To Take Off On Sept. 8
Close to 18 months after suspending its flights due to the COVID-19 public health and travel restrictions, Porter Airlines resume its flights on Sept. 8. The carrier indicated that its flight schedule will return in phases, with the initial group of Canadian destinations being Halifax, Moncton, Montreal, Ottawa, Quebec City, St. John’s, NL, Thunder Bay and Toronto. U.S. destinations in Boston, Chicago, New York and Washington follow on Sept. 17. Michael Deluce, president and CEO, Porter Airlines, observed: “This is the moment our team members, passengers and the communities...
Direct Toronto Flights Resume From Nanaimo Airport
Direct flights to Toronto are scheduled to resume on a limited basis in July at the Nanaimo Airport. The Air Canada flights are part of a measured reopening of the economy and will boost Vancouver Island’s vital tourism and hospitality sectors and make it easier for Islanders to visit and host family and friends from Eastern Canada via the Toronto Pearson International Airport. Dave Devana, president and CEO of Nanaimo Airport Commission, said: “Air Canada is a valued partner that supported Nanaimo Airport during the pandemic and continues to support us during reopening. We...