Move over, COVID-19; gas prices are a bigger concern than you. According to the latest Longwoods International tracking study of American travelers, only 20% of travelers said that the coronavirus would greatly impact their decision to travel in the next six months, the lowest percentage since the pandemic began two years ago. But 38% reported that rising gas prices will greatly impact their travel decisions in the next six months. “With concerns about COVID-19 more and more in the rear-view mirror, we are seeing a face-off between the pent up demand to hit the road and fuel costs,” said Amir Read more
April 2022
California and Hawaii are far and away the most popular states for U.S. domestic travelers, a new study says. The folks at Bravodeal found that California is the state of choice for 46% of Americans, with Hawaii right behind at 42%. If you look at Google searches, however, Hawaii clearly leads the way, with California second. CALIFORNIA “The Golden State really does have something for everyone. For those who love the great outdoors, California serves up great surf, hundreds of miles of hiking trails, and for those who prefer a more relaxed approach, hot springs are available Read more
In a move that could boost Canadian tourism, Canada has been promoted from level four to level three in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s country ratings system for COVID-19. The Atlanta-based group, which makes travel recommendations for U.S. residents, made the change earlier this week. Level four suggests “very high” COVID levels and recommends against travel to the destination, to level three, which suggests “high” COVID levels but doesn’t recommend against travel. Instead, there’s merely a travel advisory for level three countries. “Make sure you are vaccinated and up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines before traveling to Read more
Air Transat offers Canadian travellers the opportunity to take advantage of low fares on a selection of flights, including four exciting new routes, from both Montreal and Quebec City. This includes flights from Montreal to both Los Angeles and San Francisco. It’s the perfect opportunity to get away to the U.S. or Europe this summer! Montreal – Miami from $299 (all flights round trip) Montreal – San Francisco from $399 Montreal – Los Angeles from $399 Quebec City – London from $599 Montreal – London from $679 Montreal – Amsterdam from $679 Quebec City – Paris from $679 In addition, Read more
California remains the top choice for Canadians travelling to the U.S., Visit California officials say. “We’re the number one travel destination in the U.S.,” Andrew Levine of Development Counsellors International, a media relations firm that represents the state, said at a Visit California event in Toronto on Monday, April 4. A January 2022 study found that the likelihood of Canadians visiting the Golden State was up 46.6%. “The engine of travel is restarting,” Levine said. Air Canada and WestJet fly from Canadian cities to California, as does Swoop and Flair. Canada Jetlines is expected to arrive soon, as is Air Read more
