THE PROBLEM WITH DYNAMIC PRICING: Most Canadians oppose it
A new poll suggests that most Canadians want the government to ban or regulate the use of algorithms to set prices – a common practice in travel – with half of respondents saying the practice of dynamic pricing is unfair because it can result in people paying different prices for the same product.
CUBA READIES TO RECEIVE RUSSIAN OIL: First shipment in three months
Cuba is preparing to receive its first shipment of Russian oil this year, just days after the government announced it was operating on natural gas, solar power and thermoelectric plants as severe power outages continue to hit an island whose power grid is crumbling.
FROM TORONTO TO THE WORLD: 65 years of Four Seasons
Four Seasons opened its first hotel on March 21, 1961, in Toronto. Sixty-five years later, the luxury hotel and hospitality giant boasts a global portfolio of 135 hotels and resorts and 61 residential properties in major city centres and resort destinations in 47 countries.
CHILL LIKE A FINN: Visit Finland offers a free 7-day trip for those looking for a digital detox
Finland has once again been ranked the happiest country in the world in the United Nations’ World Happiness Report 2026, marking the ninth consecutive year the Nordic nation has topped the global ranking. (Canada ranked 25th). This year, the message from Finland is simple: happiness starts with switching off, preferably somewhere by a lake and far away from notifications.
AMA SOFIA JOINS FLEET IN SPECTACULAR STYLE
By WALLACE IMMEN/ AmaWaterways showcased the new colours and branding of its river fleet with the gala christening of its newest ship, AmaSofia. The ceremony on the Rhine was attended by 1,200 members of the travel advisor community during the ASTA River Cruise Expo in Amsterdam.
LISTENING IN: Remembering Neil Sedaka
Lost in the fog of war was the loss late last month of Neil Sedaka, the singer-songwriter whose boyish soprano and bright melodies made him a top act in the early years of rock ‘n’ roll and led to a second run of success in the 1970s with hits that included hits like “Breaking Up Is Hard to Do” and “Laughter in the Rain.” He was 86.
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CHANGES IN ATTITUDE, CHANGES IN LATITUDE: Canadians thinking twice about travel choices
Canadians remain passionate about exploring new destinations, but changing global dynamics are reshaping how and where they travel. According to CAA’s Travel Wise National survey, more than half of Canadians (51%) now say geopolitical and economic factors, such as instability abroad, a perception of the U.S. as being less welcoming, and rising travel costs, are influencing where Canadians choose to travel.
CANADIAN AIRLINES EXTEND CUBA FLIGHT SUSPENSIONS
WestJet and Air Transat are extending their suspension of flights to Cuba, which was struggling with an island-wide blackout this week amid a ballooning energy crisis.
PASSENGER DEMAND TO DOUBLE, SAYS IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its Long-Term Demand Projections (LTDP) for air travel, showing that global air passenger demand is expected to more than double by 2050.
WICKED WEATHER, STAFF SHORTAGES, SNARLS U.S. TRAVEL
Travel disruptions continued south of the border as airlines worked to recover from a powerful storm system that had already snarled flight schedules earlier in the week while the partial government shutdown continued to fuel long lines at security checkpoints.
DO YOU BELIEVE?: Disney reveals details about next cruise ship
The next ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet will be named the ‘Disney Believe’ – named to honour “the dreamers and doers who dare to pursue their own happily ever after.”
MODERN TECH REVEALS ANCIENT ROME: Livestream tour allows hidden home to ‘open’ to tourists
Perhaps signifying a new trending in touring, one of the best-preserved ancient Roman homes on the Palatine Hill is now open to the public for the first time, albeit via a livestreamed tour of its hard-to-reach underground frescoes and mosaics.