Canadians will soon have a new way to reach one of the world’s greatest cities. WestJet today announced it will add non-stop service from Calgary to London’s Heathrow Airport, starting in early spring 2022. As WestJet continues to increase global connectivity from Western Canada, the addition of non-stop service between Calgary and London-Heathrow signals confidence in the recovery of business and leisure travel between both destinations, officials said. “As the airline with the most flights from Alberta, this is an important recovery milestone as we forge new connections between Canada and one of the world’s most sought after global hubs,” Read more
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The Kitchener-Waterloo area is only a short drive from Toronto, and there’s so much to see. On top of that, they’re now providing a great incentive: a program called ExploreMore!, which provides anyone who books a minimum two-night stay at participating hotels with a $100 VISA gift card to use at restaurants, attractions and retail locations in Waterloo Region. “Our local tourism industry is still in the early phases of recovery following the pandemic,” says Minto Schneider, CEO at Explore Waterloo Region. “ExploreMore! is designed to inject much-needed revenue back to our accommodation members through overnight stays, while also encouraging guests to visit Read more
Fully vaccinated Canadians taking short trips out of the country will no longer be required to take COVID-19 tests before returning home, multiple sources report. Both the Toronto Star and the Globe and Mail report that the government will introduce a rule waiving the need for tests for anyone who’s outside of Canada less than 72 hours. PCR tests, also known as molecular tests, would still be required for trips longer than 72 hours. Those tests can cost $200 or more in the U.S. The CBC said the change likely will be made near the end of the month, just Read more
Cross border travel between Canada and the U.S. is growing, and experts see a strong recovery on the horizon. BrandUSA, which seeks to boost travel to the United States, sponsored a virtual tourism/travel session earlier today with border, tourism and airline officials. Tim Liu, Managing Director, Sales Planning & Effectiveness at Air Canada, said things are looking much better these days. “We are definitely seeing strong signs of growth and we expect to return to a more normal Canada-USA air travel market,” he said. “We definitely see that recovery under way.” “We expect it to be fast-paced recovery and expect Read more
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are approaching fast. Here’s a look at some great travel savings. Stay tuned for more great deals as we get closer to the big days. LE BOAT SAVINGS Le Boat, leaders in European and Canadian private houseboating adventures, have announced their Black Friday deals for tourists looking to explore Europe or the UNESCO World Heritage Rideau Canal in 2022. This year’s Black Friday deals will run from November 25 to December 1 and customers can save up to 25 % on French and Rideau Canal boat rentals for 2022. “Le Boat is an ideal option Read more
