Travel Industry Today

MORE CONSUMERS TURN TO TRAVEL AGENTS
by Staff Writer - Travel Leaders Network (TLN) says it has seen a notable increase in website traffic to its consumer-facing site, TravelLeaders.com. Notably, analysis of search patterns and user behaviour revealed a growing interest in using travel advisors for the first time, as well as offering insights into evolving consumer travel trends and preferences throughout the year.
WATCH OUT WTM: ITB to launch Americas edition
by Staff Writer - ITB Berlin, the world’s largest travel trade show, is set to launch an Americas edition in 2026. Focussing on “the entire American continent(s),” the show will take place in Guadalajara, Mexico, from Nov. 10 to 12. Notably, it will take place a week after the annual World Travel Market in London.
‘A MINOR SETBACK’: SpaceX Starship explodes over Florida
by Staff Writer - SpaceX's latest Starship test flight last week ended with another disaster. This time, wreckage from the explosion was seen streaming from the skies over Florida. The space-skimming flight was supposed to last an hour. The latest failure comes after the Federal Aviation Administration gave SpaceX approval to launch despite an ongoing investigation into a previous explosion.

RETAIL ROUND-UP: Agent news, fams and incentives
by Staff Writer - In the news this week: Transat Distribution, Trevello, Nexion, Virtuoso, Flight Centre, Ensemble-Windstar, and Air Transat-Morocco.
WOMEN ON THE WING: Sunwing celebrates empowerment in aviation
by Staff Writer - In honour of International Women’s Day (IWD) on March 8, Sunwing Airlines took the skies with two all-female crews on service to the south out of Toronto and Montreal. The annual initiative was meant to serve as a powerful symbol of women's achievements in travel and the company’s longstanding dedication to fostering an inclusive environment.
AN EVENT-FUL ANNOUNCEMENT FROM ONE CARIBBEAN CANADA
by Staff Writer - One Caribbean Canada has launched its first Caribbean events calendar, now available on its website. The comprehensive new resource, offered in both English and French, highlights the diverse and vibrant events taking place across the Caribbean throughout the year.

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GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN: COVID anniversary brings back bad memories
by Staff Writer - Five years after COVID upended the world (the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus pandemic on March 11, 2020), the tourism industry's revival is still up in the air. The sector, which employs two million Canadians, was hit harder by COVID-19 than nearly any other sector.
LOOKING ON THE BRIGHT SIDE: Quebec expects summer tourism boom
by Staff Writer - The weak Canadian dollar and the eroding relationship between the US and Canada may in fact bring a major boost to Quebec's economy in 2025, says Alliance de l'industrie touristique du Québec. The tourism group calculated that Quebecers who cancel trips to the US and instead travel in the province will spend about $1.5 billion this year.
FEDS GIVE GREEN LIGHT TO GHANA FLIGHTS
by Staff Writer - Canada has reached a first-time Blue Sky air transport agreement with Ghana, a West African country the government says is a “growing market.” The new agreement includes the right for Canada and Ghana to designate multiple airlines to operate scheduled air services between the two countries.
PASSENGERS PICK WORLD’S BEST AIRPORTS
by Jen Savedra - Airports Council International (ACI) World, in partnership with Amadeus, has announced the winners this years 2024 ASQ Airport Experience Awards – considered the benchmark for excellence in airport customer experience as determined exclusively by passengers. Three Canadian airports made the grade, but perhaps not the ones you might think.
SIZE MATTERS AT WESTJET: Airline to relax carry-on dimensions
by Staff Writer - Effective May 6, WestJet will accept new maximum carry-on baggage sizing to seamlessly align with common international cabin baggage dimensions adopted by other North American carriers and luggage manufacturers, including partner carrier, Delta Air Lines.
BREAKING THE ICE: Tour op plans first women-only Antarctic expedition
by Staff Writer - In celebration of International Women’s Day (March 8), Wild Women Expeditions, in partnership with Aurora Expeditions, has announced the launch of the first and only all-female Antarctic expedition designed by women, for women.