Pope Francis on Sunday rejected Russia’s assertion that it is carrying out “a special military operation” in Ukraine, saying the country was being battered by war. “In Ukraine rivers of blood and tears are flowing. This is not just a military operation but a war which sows death, destruction and […]
Day: March 7, 2022
More than 1.5 million refugees from Ukraine have crossed into neighbouring countries in the space of 10 days, the fastest growing refugee crisis in Europe since World War Two, UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi said on Sunday. “More than 1.5 million refugees from Ukraine have crossed into neighbouring […]
TORONTO — It’s a good start to the week for the travel industry, especially for the many, many Canadian travel advisors and tour operators invested in selling cruise travel. The federal government is downgrading the ban against cruise travel for Canadian travellers, and instead advising cruise travellers to exercise a […]
Ukrainian soldiers bolstered defences around Kyiv on Sunday, digging trenches, blocking roads and liaising with civil defence units as Russian forces bombarded the surrounding areas and attacked towns and villages nearby. While the armed forces and civilian volunteers dug in, thousands of people continued to try to flee the city […]
MONTEGO BAY — Is Sandals considering an expansion to the D.R.? While there’s no resort announcement yet, there is word of an exploratory visit to the Dominican Republic by the Sandals Resorts International (SRI) executive team. Executive Chairman Adam Stewart and CEO Gebhard Rainer recently led the SRI Executive Committee […]
TORONTO — Travel industry veteran Erin Oddleifson has joined VoX International to manage its new account with FLYGTA Airlines, along with other projects. Most recently with Transat as Director of Marketing, Oddleifson has held senior management positions for various major tour operators, a list that also includes Canada 3000 and […]
MISSISSAUGA — TICO has charged Sherkston Trailer Rentals Inc. with one count of operating as a travel agent without being registered. The charges are as follows: Aladino Dini has been charged with one count of operating as a travel agent without being registered, and one count of being an Officer […]
NASSAU — The Bahamas has further eased its entry protocols, eliminating the need for on-island COVID-19 rapid testing for all travellers. Citing declining cases and international protocol adjustments, the Government of The Bahamas has announced that all persons travelling to the island are no longer required to take a COVID-19 […]