Canada Tourism News
Breaking Travel News interview: Glenn Mandziuk, chief executive, Thompson Okanagan Tourism Region
Having been recognised for its unparalleled commitment to sustainability by the World Travel Awards, Breaking Travel News here chats with Glenn Mandziuk, chief executive of the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Region, to find out more
Canadian tourism struggling this year
The fallout of the ongoing global pandemic has meant that many sectors and industries have suffered huge drops in revenue, as people have largely stayed indoors.
Air Canada welcomes government plan to relaunch aviation sector
The plan contains international, proven best practices for proactively protecting air travellers at all stages of the journey and provides the framework for restarting the aviation sector in Canada.
Emirates returns to Toronto with A380 service
With safety as a priority, Emirates is gradually expanding its passenger services to 70 cities in August, returning to over 50 per cent of its pre-pandemic destination network.
Air Transat to relaunch UK services on Friday
Air Transat will resume flights from the UK to Canada tomorrow. Flights will be operated by a brand-new fleet of Airbus A321neoLR aircraft, with a choice of club class and economy.
Air Transat to gradually suspend flights
Air Transat has announced a gradual suspension of its flights to Europe until April 30th. This decision follows an announcement from the government of Canada that the country is closing its borders to foreign nationals.
WestJet to launch Manchester-Halifax connections in June
Manchester Airport has revealed its quickest ever transatlantic route will launch later this year. Direct flights to Halifax in Canada will start in June with WestJet, which will start operating from the northern gateway for the first time.
TAP to launch two new North America routes in 2020
The Portuguese flag-carrier will offer new departures to Maceió in Brazil and Montreal in Canada, as the airline continues to build its transatlantic operations.
British Airways begins North America A350 services with Toronto debut
British Airways commenced the first North American long-haul service of its new A350 aircraft from Toronto today, following extensive trials and the launch of its first long-haul service to Dubai last month.
Marriott signs for W Hotels property in Toronto, Canada
The nine-story, 255-room property located at 90 Bloor Street East in Toronto’s fashionable Yorkville neighbourhood, will be surrounded by high-end boutiques, galleries and design studios as well as chic cafes, polished bars and fine-dining restaurants.
World Travel Awards headed to the Thompson Okanagan in 2020
World Travel Awards has revealed it will host its North America Gala Ceremony 2020 in the Thompson Okanagan, British Columbia. The leading travel industry figureheads and decision-makers from across North America will attend what will mark World Travel Awards’ first ceremony in Canada.
Thompson Okanagan signs Cariboo Chilcotin Coast partnership
Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association and the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Tourism Association have signed a memorandum of understanding during tourism week in British Columbia.