Residents of the Mexican resort of Cancun hoped people would boycott medallion taxis Friday, after a week of blockades and violent incidents by drivers protesting the ride-hailing app Uber. Road blockades, stone throwing and cabbies physically preventing tourists from boarding Uber vehicles drew a U.S. travel advisory Monday, noting “past disputes between these services and local taxi unions have occasionally turned violent, resulting in injuries to U.S. citizens in some instances.”

Channelling the hope and promise of the New Year, CheapOair.ca has looked into its crystal ball to share some of the top trends that Canadian travellers – and those who book them – need to be aware of.

Protests and pilots were in the news last week, while CATO called for consumer contributions to the Ontario Compensation Fund. Jamaica was jammin’ over its new numbers, and Porter introduced a new loyalty program…

The Walt Disney Company marks its 100th anniversary this year and the Disneyland Resort will commemorate the milestone with new experiences, entertainment and more throughout 2023. Disney100 will celebrate our incredible storytellers and creators, along with the fans and families who’ve brought us into their hearts, as they together spark the magic and wonder of Disney. This celebration honours the journey we’ve been on and the memories we’ve created together, and it will bring new experiences with our beloved characters along with heartwarming new stories.

TRON Lightcycle / Run presented by Enterprise officially opens April 4 at Magic Kingdom Park!

The story of TRON Lightcycle / Run picks up after “TRON: Legacy” where Kevin’s son, Sam Flynn, has opened a second gateway into a digital world called the Grid. The first portal was built at Shanghai Disneyland with the original TRON Lightcycle Power Run.

For 25 years, Disney Cruise Line has set a course for magical vacations at sea. On the way to dazzling destinations in the Caribbean, Alaska and Europe, you can play the day away with some favourite Disney Characters, enjoy Broadway-style shows, relax in adult-exclusive spaces and venture into incredible kids’ clubs. Plus, with special limited-time entertainment, themed offerings and more, this summer’s 25th anniversary celebration is sure to be shining, shimmering and splendid!

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.