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ROUND-UP:May 10-14, 2021

America opens up, but Toronto events remain closed; Transat and Princess Cruises delay operations; Sandals has a “landmark day”; and a host of incentives continue for travel counsellors throughout…

ROUND-UP:May 3-7, 2021

Cruising in the US inches closer, vaccine passports may be required to enter Canada, and Holland America sets its sights on a cruising restart in August, plus more of last week’s news round-up: NEWS…

LISTENING IN: A slice of Heaven

“Stairway to Heaven” consistently ranks as one of rock music’s greatest songs (listeners at one radio station in NYC have ranked it No. 1 for the past 20 years), remarkably achieving such glorious…

RED ALERT: Chinese tourism marches on

The sites of China’s revolutionary leader Mao Zedong’s early battles, his escape from Chiang Kai-shek’s Nationalist forces in the Long March and the cementing of his leadership in Zunyi,…

ROUND-UP:April 26-30, 2021

Transat received funding from the federal government, US cruising could begin again in July, and Sunwing has eyes on Atlantic Canada already for 2022 in news we learned last week, while this week…

STRANGE BUT TRUE: Tales of the weird and wacky

From a hand-grenade shaped sex toy to a unique pair of wedding crashers and a host of unexpected animal encounters, here’s a wee collection of weirdness and oddball news from around the world this…

ROUND-UP:April 19-23, 2021

Canada has banned flights from India and Pakistan, extended the US border closure, and committed funds to travel and tourism in the federal budget. And get ready to for JetBlue in this country. Read…

ROUND-UP:April 12-16, 2021

Making news last week: Air Canada passengers can now request refunds; WestJet has extended its temporary sun flight ban; Israel is opening up to tourism; and Rails Europe’s new training program is on…

DREAMING OF BEER TOWERS IN BOMBAY

Why not Leopold’s in Mumbai for our establishment of the week? After all, these days we’ve got about as much chance of going there as any of the (unaffiliated) Canadian chain locations of the same…

ROUND-UP:April 5-9, 2021

Qatar Airways operated the world’s first fully vaccinated flight; a new airline plans to debut at YTZ this fall; and several cruise lines announce summer re-start dates in non-US ports. NEWS Qatar…

ROUND-UP:March 29-April 02, 2021

TIAC urges agent action ahead of the Canadian federal budget; Billy Bishop airport needs cash; Israel opens its border with Egypt, and other news from a busy week in travel: NEWS Air Canada and…

ROUND-UP: March 22-26, 2021

There was good news for travel and tourism in Ontario’s provincial budget; WestJet is rolling again, announcing a host of new and restored services; Royal Caribbean is Bermuda bound; and Canadians…

BIG CRAIC ATTACK AT THE CROSSKEYS INN

You’ve likely not been there, but if the image of the Crosskeys Inn looks familiar, it’s because the iconic pub in Northern Ireland is often used by tourism promoters, including Tourism Ireland, to…

10 REASONS TO GO CUCKOO FOR COLOMBIA

A country of contrasts, unexplored landscapes, vast biodiversity, rich cultures, and ancient histories, Colombia is also known for passionate people and a growing reputation as a leading sustainable,…

ROUND-UP:March 15-19, 2021

Last week’s news includes more delays at the US-Canada border, mass vaccinations in Cuba, delays for Rocky Mountaineer, a new tourism tax in Cancun, and a border thaw in Iceland. NEWS Non-essential…

ROUND-UP:March 8-12, 2021

Transat expects to fly again in June; a new US airline gets approval; and a Canadian group sues the government over its hotel quarantine program. Read on for more of last week’s notable news… NEWS A…

PUBS, PATIOS & BARS: London’s Lord of the Pubs

While celebrity ownership of an establishment holds little sway with us in PP&B, Ian McKellen’s connection to The Grapes pub in London clearly contributes another unique page of note to the long…

ROUND-UP: March 1-5, 2021

Milestones for WestJet and Uniglobe, a light for California theme parks, Rocky Mountaineer incentives, and details on Sunwing’s domestic flight schedule this summer are among the top news items of…

ROUND-UP:Feb. 22-26, 2021

Last week’s developments include a new testing pilot at Pearson, the continuation of cruising’s cancellations, and the launch of Trafalgar’s virtual “Ultimate Travel Event” and more. NEWS A 10-week…

ROUND-UP:Feb 15-19, 2021

WestJet suspends flights, McCarran Airport renamed, and a new president at TIAC highlight today’s news round-up. NEWS Air France-KLM plunged to a €7.1-billion euro ($10.88 billion) loss in 2020 as the…

ROUND-UP:Feb. 8-12, 2021

Some of last week’s notable news includes federal approval for Air Canada’s Transat takeover; Sunwing and Marriott playing let’s make a deal; and new flights for Flair. NEWS The federal government has…

ROUND-UP:Feb. 1-5, 2021

Among last week’s noteworthy news: Canada banned cruises for another year, rouge was grounded, and Carnival extended commission tier status. NEWS Canada’s ban on cruises in Canadian waters, which was…