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Mar 4, 2021 4:59 PM ET
Canadian Border Opening Critical for Tourism, US Travel Association Says
The head of the U.S. Travel Association on Thursday said that re-opening the Canadian border is "extraordinarily important."
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Feb 24, 2021 7:31 PM ET
Optimism For Caribbean Tourism Later This Year: CTO Panel
Members of a Caribbean Tourism Organization panel on Wednesday expressed optimism about a travel rebound for the region later this year.
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Feb 10, 2021 5:01 PM ET
G Adventures Closes Growth Capital Investment With Certares
G Adventures has closed a growth capital investment from Certares to position it for accelerated growth after the global pandemic.
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Jan 13, 2021 10:10 AM ET
Air Canada Slashes Routes by 25% and Announces 1,700 Layoffs
Air Canada says it is slashing its capacity by 25% due to COVID-19 and ongoing travel restrictions and quarantines. It's also reducing its workforce by 1,700 employees.
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Dec 16, 2020 11:49 AM ET
Toronto Pearson Hoping to Add Rapid COVID-19 Testing
A spokesperson for Toronto Pearson says the Greater Toronto Airports Authority would love to try a rapid COVID-19 testing program, but needs help from governments
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Dec 13, 2020 11:42 AM ET
Tourism Will Bounce Back, Says Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association
The head of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association says tourism is resilient and will bounce back.
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Nov 22, 2020 11:14 AM ET
Sunwing's Orange Friday Sale: Up to 50% Off Great Vacations
With Sunwing's Orange Friday sale, sun-seekers can save up to 50% on vacation packages to some of the most popular tropical destinations.
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Oct 19, 2020 2:55 PM ET
Canada Keeping US Border Closed For Another Month
The Trudeau government in Ottawa says the U.S. border will remain closed to all but essential travel until at least Nov. 21, 2020.
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Sep 2, 2020 1:53 PM ET
Barbados Cancels 2020 Marathon, But There Are Still Great Things to See
The Run Barbados Marathon won't take place in 2020, but there are lots of other great things to see and do on the island. The 2021 race is slated for Dec. 10-12.
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Aug 20, 2020 6:40 PM ET
Holland America Extends "Save Now, Cruise Later: Have it All" Program
Holland America is extending its popular "Save Now, Cruise Later: Have it All" program.