MIAMI — Norwegian Cruise Line is dropping all COVID-19 testing, masking and vaccination requirements, effective Oct. 4. Attributing its eased measures to the current state of the pandemic and the significant strides public health has made, the cruise line says its approach to health and safety is now more aligned […]
Day: October 3, 2022
MONTREAL — Air Canada has announced two new, daily transborder routes: Halifax-Newark and Vancouver-Houston. The year-round routes will start in December 2022. “With these new routes from Halifax and Vancouver, Air Canada is meeting demand in these important markets and building on our strengthened trans-border partnership with United Airlines to […]
MAZATLAN, Mexico (AP) — Hurricane Orlene swept toward landfall on Mexico’s Pacific coast near the tourist town of Mazatlan on Monday. Orlene lost some strength after roaring over the Islas Maria, a former prison colony being developed as a tourist draw. The main island is sparsely populated, mainly by government employees, […]
TORONTO — Next week Let’s Get Uncomfortable will kick off a 3-part series focusing on burnout in the travel industry. ‘Burnout: Confronting the Tourism Industry’s Mental Health Crisis’ is the latest series from LGU, the volunteer organization dedicated to addressing difficult topics in Canada’s travel industry. The virtual, 3-part event […]
MISSISSAUGA — TICO has approved close to three dozen claims against the Ontario Travel Compensation Fund, totalling $170,721. The claims, which were approved on Sept. 27, 2022, will assist 66 consumers who did not receive the travel services for which they had paid. They are as follows: Fly Jamaica Airways: […]
Seychelles’ natural beauty has fascinated travellers for centuries. This archipelago of 115 islands, many of which still slumber in their original, pristine state, offers great diversity. Here’s a look at some of the top reasons to check out Seychelles yourself, or to recommend the destination to clients. BEACHING IT Seychelles […]
MISSISSAUGA — Travel restrictions tied to the COVID-19 pandemic, including mask mandates, came to an end on Saturday as the last remaining border measures officially ceased to be in effect. And some travellers say they’re meeting the changes with mixed feelings of relief and concern as they look toward an […]
TORONTO — Sunwing employees showcased their quick thinking on a recent flight when a passenger went into medical distress. On a Sept. 27 Sunwing Airlines flight, which departed from Cancun to Toronto, the affected passenger was given prompt, urgent and life-saving medical attention by Sunwing’s crew, led by Cabin Safety […]
