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Thursday, January 19, 2023
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The disruptions that crippled Sunwing’s ability to fly customers home in a timely manner over the holidays is nothing short of a business and PR disaster. That is the focus of a CBC report published Thursday (Jan. 19) in which aviation experts analyze the consequences of the situation and future of the tour operator.
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"Nothing-cations," where warm weather and relaxation are the main attractions, are the travel style of choice for Canadians who are burnt out from an over-scheduled holiday season, says Expedia, releasing its latest research. December is a stressful month and most Canadians want to spend their next trip doing absolutely nothing, the company reports.
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New research from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) reveals French capital Paris as the "world’s most powerful city destination. The study analyzed key indicators such as travel and tourism’s contribution to GDP, employment and traveller spend. But Paris may be overtaken by another city in 2032.
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Flight Centre Travel Group (Americas) has appointed Employee Resource Group (ERG) coordinators to provide equity-seeking groups with formal support. Addressing race, gender, accessibility, LGBTQ2+ employees and the environment, the groups are a "central function" of Flight Centre's diversity, equity and inclusion vision, said Manager Emese Graham.
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American Express Global Business Travel has announced a new agreement with climate tech company CHOOOSE to integrate its carbon emissions calculations across Amex GBT’s travel booking and reporting tools. The aim is to enhance sustainability solutions by increasing the consistency of greenhouse gas emissions data.
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Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts and Atlantic Coast Hospitality have announced plans for an upcoming Four Seasons Hotel Rabat at Kasr Al Bahr, anticipated to open in 2023. Kasr Al Bahr, meaning "castle of the sea," was built as a sprawling royal summer palace in the 19th century, later becoming a military hospital prior to closing in 1999.
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The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), which represents most flight attendants in Canada, says it is “appalled” by the closure of Air Transat's crew base at Vancouver International Airport. More than 200 flight attendant positions will be cut as a result, according to a press release issued by CUPE on Wednesday (Jan. 18).
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VisitBritain is set to welcome more than 120 international travel trade buyers for a series of educational visits across Britain. The educational trade visits, underway from Jan. 28, are a mix of three-to-five-day itineraries to destinations across England, Wales and Scotland, showcasing the latest tourism products to buyers.
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The YellowBird Foundation has announced Air Canada has taken the title sponsorship for the upcoming YellowBird Charity Golf Tournament on May 19, 2023 at Glen Abbey Golf Course. New this year, YellowBird is committed to assisting orphanages in the Ukraine due to the devastation left by the ongoing war, with a fundraising goal of $150,000.
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
Phil Sproul, a longtime veteran of the travel industry, has joined Huntington Travel Group as Chief Executive Officer, taking control of the well-known consolidator and tours arm, Escapades by Huntington. Sproul will oversee further development of the Canadian market while expanding the existing business in the United States.
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Canada’s “holiday travel hell” is under a microscope as politicians, airlines and passengers dissect the flight disruptions that occurred over Christmas that left thousands stranded. But new data from the Angus Reid Institute finds Canadians as likely to blame the weather as the airlines and rail companies for the chaos. Just one-in-three point the finger at the federal government.
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Lifelong memories await at Hilton All-Inclusive resorts. Clients can now enjoy a $100 resort credit when booking five or more nights at a Hilton All-Inclusive resort. With an on-property credit included, they can choose from spa bookings to elevated dining experiences. How they spend it is up to them!
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