The CEO of Via Rail says the Crown corporation “will not shy away from our responsibilities” after passengers found themselves stranded on trains for hours over the holidays. Martin Landry, the railway’s interim president, told a parliamentary committee that Via fell short on communicating with passengers who experienced widespread delays between Dec. 23 and 26 after a winter storm swept across Ontario and Quebec.

There’s a museum for almost everything it seems, so it’s of little surprise that automobile aficionados can get their hearts racing at a Kentucky venue dedicated to North America’s first sports car, the Corvette.

Despite the island’s growing popularity amongst tourists and continued strong investment interest in hotels and attractions, the Dutch Antillean nation of Curaçao is not resting on the laurels of its post-pandemic success.

Archaeologists in Norway have found a runestone that they claim is the world’s oldest, saying the inscriptions are up to 2,000 years old and date back to the earliest days of the enigmatic history of runic writing.

Not unlike the Seinfeld episode where George and Jerry pitch a TV show about “nothing” – new research from Expedia reveals the typically over-scheduled end-of-year holiday season has prompted many Canadians to plan a “nothing-cation,” where only warm weather and relaxation are the main attractions.

With over 700 islands and cays, The Bahamas offers something for everyone. For those clients seeking the perfect blend of seclusion and sophistication, the Exuma Cays definitely fit the bill.  The Exumas are famous for their sapphire-blue waters – waters so spectacular that the vibrant colours are even visible from outer space.  This chain of 365 islands is home to secluded beaches, isolated cays and luxurious resorts.  

This year’s Global Tourism Film Festival is rolling out the red carpet for travel professionals who wish to attend the event, taking place in North Bay, Ont. April 27-30.

Great golf starts in the Caribbean, where 132 professionals swung into The Bahamas Great Exuma Classic at Sandals Emerald Bay, hosted January 15-18. This year’s PGA TOUR-sanctioned event marked the sixth year Sandals Resorts has hosted the Korn Ferry Tour Season Opener, the first stop for players competing for one of 30 coveted cards on “The Path to the PGA TOUR” in 2023.

Uber drivers and their clients were targeted by disgruntled taxi drivers Monday in in Cancun and Mexico’s surrounding resort-studded Caribbean coast, prompting the US State Department to issue a travel advisory for the region.

Through the end of April, G Adventures’ annual “G-Normous” incentive program will continue to give agents the chance to win with every trip they book. In addition to the $10,000 grand prize, trip giveaways, bonus commission, plus monthly and even weekly cash prizes totalling $75,000 will be awarded and all agents need to do is make bookings.

Travel is flying the flag for LGBT+ causes but more needs to be done, said an expert panel at the recent WTM London trade show, with participants urging the industry to take a stand.

Over 400 visitors were stranded in Machu Picchu on Saturday when Peru’s government shut the famed ancient ruins indefinitely in the wake of anti-government protests that are increasingly engulfing the South American country.

The Walt Disney Co. is turning 100 years old this year and the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Ca., which will be at the heart of celebrations, begins festivities this week (Jan. 27) across both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure, featuring new décor, shows, and a much-anticipated new Mickey-themed attraction.

The newly opened airport in Nepal where a Yeti Airlines plane was attempting to land when it crashed Jan. 15 killing all 72 on board, did not have a functioning instrument landing system that guides planes to the runway, according to an official. Aviation safety experts said it reflects the Himalayan country’s poor air safety record, although the cause of the accident has not been determined.