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Sheraton Hotels & Resorts Reveals Its New Vision in Canada
Three Newly Reimagined Properties in Toronto and Montreal Begin Momentum in the Great White North for the Brand’s Global Design Transformation Journey
Global Tourism Resilience & Crisis Management Centre expands in Canada
Jamaica minister of tourism, Edmund Bartlett, has begun four days of engagements in Canada as the country seeks to rebuild its economy in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Russian aircraft shut out of global airspace
The European Union, Canada and the UK are among the countries to have banned Russian planes from the airspace in response to the invasion of Ukraine.
United States to reopen land borders in November
The destination has restricted travel from its northern and southern neighbours since March last year, due to the Covid-19 pandemic. No firm date was given for the move.
No North America tourism recovery until 2025
A new report has found that total international arrivals to the region declined 67 per cent year-on-year in 2020, while inbound expenditure slipped by 74 per cent.
Connect Airlines prepares for Canada debut
Waltzing Matilda Aviation has unveiled plans to launch Connect Airlines in October. The airline will initially be connecting Toronto Billy Bishop City Airport with the north-east and Midwest United States.
Air Canada receives government approval for Air Transat deal
The revised deal, now valued at C$190 million, was agreed by the two carriers in October last year in the wake of the Covid-19 shutdown of international travel.
Transport Canada extends cruise ban into 2022
Transport Canada has extended a ban on cruise vessels in all Canadian waters until February 28th, 2022. The order was announced by minister of transport, Omar Alghabra.
CHTA asks Canada to reconsider Covid-19 testing plans
From January 7th Canada has required all residents and travellers entering from the Caribbean provide proof of a negative Covid-19 PCR test before their departure.
Qatar Airways to boost Montréal services next year
The carrier has announced it will begin incrementally increasing flights to Montréal from January 16th and operate daily frequencies by February 25th.
Thompson Okanagan partners with Travel Foundation
The Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association has signed a formal partnership with the Travel Foundation. The duo has shared vision that, if managed well, tourism is a force for good.
Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association declares climate emergency
The body has committed to developing a comprehensive climate plan within the next 12 months, including transparent goals, measurable reductions and yearly progress updates.