Travel Industry Today

Despite the disappearing Internet, the world of travel continued to turn last week as their world dubious delay honours for Canadian airlines and airports, Sunwing sparred with its pilots, ACTA…

Every once in a while one discovers a band/video that literally stops you in your tracks and declare, “What the fudge, how did I not know about this?” Such is the case of with The Dead South, a…

With typical Sandals style, the luxury all-inclusive resort chain introduced its newest property in Curaçao to the trade on a gala weekend in late June that, literally, included a carnival atmosphere…

While travellers are still showing concern over COVID the adventure travel industry is generally recovering, says the Adventure Travel & Trade Association in its annual 2022 report. And as such,…

After a two year pandemic enforced hiatus, Sunwing recently celebrated its first in-person event in the Toronto suburb of Vaughan. They dubbed it, “Sunwing Loves Cuba” and proved it with a big…

In the news last week: Air Canada announced capacity cuts; travel health measures are extended until September; Sandals officially celebrated the opening of its new Royal Curaçao resort, Crystal…

Canadian gin lovers now have a trail they can call their own. The Ontario Craft Gin Trail launched early in June offering a spirit-based version of more ubiquitous wine and beer trails (or in some…

From Bryan Adams to Alfie Zappacosta, and Justin Bieber to Neil Young, Canada has always punched above its weight musically, offering a dictionary-worthy list of great artists. And while our video…

Before Carnival celebrations had even subsided at the grand opening of Sandals Royal Curaçao last weekend, Sandals Resorts International (SRI) executive chairman Adam Stewart was already looking to…

The Norwegian Sun cruise ship hit a small iceberg during its voyage in Alaska on Saturday. As a result, the ship was forced to skip its Skagway port of call and head directly to Juneau for the damage…

Widespread COVID-19 concern appears to be declining as international travel resumes, amid easing travel restrictions and rising vaccination rates. According to a live poll conducted by GlobalData, a…

Regular readers will recognize Paul Kelly from my ramblings – the Australian singer songwriter I’ve declared my favourite musician of all time. Described by the BBC as “the closest thing Australia…

With the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) officially announcing that international vaccinated travellers will no longer be required to take a COVID-19 test one day prior to entering…

Highlights from last week: WestJet said it will focus on western Canada, Air Transat announced its winter sked from Montreal, the elimination of vaccine mandates set many wheels in motion across the…

A self-described “eclectic rock and country group known for crisscrossing musical boundaries,” The Mavericks have been making feel-good sounds for over 30 years, not least based on distinct Latin…

The essential question at IPW 2022 in Orlando last week was, “when will the pre-departure testing requirement for inbound vaccinated air travellers to the US be eliminated.” Though US Travel…

Grenada smells good. Whether it’s the nutmeg, cocoa, cinnamon, or any of the other spices native to the island – or perhaps all of them together – the Caribbean island is clearly a special place,…

Floodwaters higher than any in more than a century tore through Yellowstone National Park and surrounding areas, sweeping away houses, washing out bridges and roads, stranding tourists and residents,…

Ahead of its inaugural sailing on July 14, Disney Cruise Line took delivery of its newest ship, the Disney Wish, during a traditional maritime ceremony held last week in Bremerhaven, Germany. The…

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) has commenced full operations of its newly expanded international terminal. At nearly 27,000 sq. m., the Pier D project is the airport’s largest terminal…