61% of Canadians are prioritizing slow travel this year, survey says
A recent Flight Centre survey conducted by YouGov suggests that 61% of Canadian travellers will prioritize slow and restful travel in 2025. That means choosing destinations away from crowds, opting for slower paced itineraries that highlight...
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Canadians are eager to travel, but searching for value outside the U.S.
According to Chris Lynes, managing director for Flight Centre Travel Group Canada, the company saw a 40 per cent decrease (compared to the same month last year) in its leisure bookings to the U.S. in February. He noted that the company’s...
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Industry ‘cautiously optimistic’ as U.S. tariffs paused for 30 days
Canada’s travel and tourism industry breathed a sigh of relief yesterday afternoon as the U.S. agreed to a 30-day pause of the 25 per cent tariffs that were to be imposed on Canada on Feb. 4, 2025. “We are pleased to see a temporary...
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One in three Canadians make errors when booking online trips, survey says
Canadians are diving into online travel booking more than ever, but new research from YouGov, commissioned by Flight Centre Canada, reveals that one in three (33 per cent) Canadians make critical errors in the process. These findings shed light...
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New Flight Centre survey shows 42% of Canadians prioritize family vacations
Despite economic challenges dominating headlines, Canadians' passion for travel tells a different story. A YouGov survey, commissioned by Flight Centre Canada, reveals that more than 60 per cent of Canadians surveyed have travel plans in the...
83% of Gen Z prefers booze-free travel, citing safety concerns
Is Gen Z ditching booze-fuelled vacations for sober explorations? Recent findings from Flight Centre Travel Group's (FCTG) State of Student and Youth Travel Report suggest so, with 83 per cent of Gen Z open to alcohol-free vacations—a...
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82% of Canadians investing in intentional vacations, survey says
If 2023 was the year for “revenge travel,” then 2024 is shaping up to be the year for intentional exploration. A recent Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG) survey conducted by YouGov reveals that 61 per cent of Canadians are planning to pack...
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FCM Meetings & Events launches global venue finder
FCM Meetings & events, a key division of the Flight Centre Travel Group, has launched a brand-new technology delivering a booking solution for meetings and group hotel lodging within the MICE industry. The new FCM Venue Finder, powered...
Flight Centre’s new video series encourages bucket list travel
Flight Centre Canada is kicking off a new hotlist video series, featuring awe-inspiring sights and incredible stories of the globe's most iconic and off-beat destinations. Chadd Andre, executive vice-president of Flight Centre Canada, is...
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