My travel report for today looks at travel trends for Canadians, as well as what looks like an inevitable, major expansion of the Toronto Island Airport. I’m also debuting a new “Cruise News and Views” section on my blog to help people keep track of the booming cruise industry. And I’ve got a report on Hilton hotels use of artificial intelligence to help travelers make decisions, as well as an update on European travel. CANADIANS CAUTIOUS ABOUT TRAVEL: DOMESTIC TRIPS STILL A PRIORITY According to the Canadian Automobile Association’s Travel Wise survey, more than half of Canadians (51%) now say geopolitical and Read more
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MSN has a nice list out of trending travel destinations for this year, including some of my fave places. Here’s a look at what they had to say in their report, as well as some thoughts from yours truly, who’s managed to visit all five (and lives in one of them). JAPAN MSN’s report said Japan “continues to draw travellers who value structure, safety and cultural depth. In 2026, the country’s focus on regional tourism — beyond the usual big-city circuit — makes it even more compelling.” Their story highlighted several great options for exploring the country, including scenic regional Read more
With just under 100 days until the World Cup, the countdown is officially on to lock in a place to stay for the games. Hotel rates and searches are surging among Canadian travellers around Team Canada match dates in host cities – and even in surrounding areas – according to data from Hotels.com. Team Canada Match in Toronto on June 12 • Travellers can expect to see rates 2 to 3 times higher in Toronto across hotel types with some 2-star hotels charging regular 5-star rates around the match date (versus March 2026, according to Hotels.com) • Accommodation searches are Read more
I love a good travel list, so today I’m going OVERBOARD with three fun ones: the top cities in Europe, the best places to visit in Canada, and the best beaches in Australia. I also look at Las Vegas tourism, Air Canada’s plan to increase flights to India, and plans for Hilo, Hawaii. THE BEST 100 CITIES IN EUROPE The experts at Resonance Consultancy, who take an exhaustive look at the world’stop cities every year, have come out with a list of the best cities in Europe for 2026. The company looked at 34 factors, including livability, prosperity and nightlife, Read more
Canada’s largest airline now says it won’t be flying to Cuba until November of this year. In a note posted on its website, Air Canada say it is “postponing its resumption of service between Canada and Cuba until November 1, 2026.” The airline said customers with travel booked between May 1 and October 31, 2026, will be contacted directly with their travel options, including the option to change destinations. Canadian airlines earlier this month said they were cancelling flights until mid-spring to deal with a severe shortage of aviation fuel on the island nation, a shortage caused in part by Read more
