Raging fires in central British Columbia and the Northwest Territories are forcing evacuations and wreaking havoc for travellers. The B.C. government has declared a province-wide state of emerbc.ctvnews.ca/b-c-government-declares-province-wide-state-of-emergency-over-wildfire-situation-1.6525869gency due to the growing number of aggressive wildfires threatening communities. CTV News said Premier David Eby announced the declaration at a news conference Friday, following a challenging 24 hours that saw fast-spreading wildfires trigger thousands of new evacuation orders and alerts across the province. “We are facing the worst wildfire season in our province’s history — this unprecedented situation has come to a head this evening,” the premier said. The CBC said homes Read more
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A family-run brewery in the countryside. An historic beer-making spot in central Windsor. A fine winery with classic Chardonnay. And a bustling distillery with craft cocktails and fun, casual dining. The Windsor-Essex-Pelee Island tourism region is blessed with a huge variety of beer, wine and distillery spots, which they highlight on their Barrels, Bottles and Brews trail. The trail allows visitors (and locals) to explore 11 craft breweries and two distilleries in the area, and to have a special passport stamped along the way I was fortunate enough to explore a half-dozen or so fine establishments on a recent visit Read more
Air Canada has been recognized for the fifth consecutive year by Trazee Awards as North America’s favourite airline for 2023. “Travel connects people, families, cultures and communities, and Air Canada is thrilled to be recognized again by this important and discerning demographic as their favourite airline in North America. We’re continuing to introduce more product and service upgrades in lounges, food, beverages, onboard entertainment and digital options to offer additional comfort and convenience across Air Canada’s travel journey. We look forward to welcoming customers onboard across our global network,” said Mark Nasr, Executive Vice President, Marketing and Digital, and President of Aeroplan Read more
Tourism Australia’s unveiled Down Under visitation numbers at the Australia Marketplace North America event in Los Angeles this week. And Canada is kicking some serious rear end. In May 2023, Canadian arrivals in Australia reached 94% of 2019 levels, while the United States was at 75%. For the 12-month period ending in May 2023, Canadian arrivals were at 74% of pre-pandemic levels, while the U.S. was at 66%. Canadian visitor spending has reached 92% of 2019 levels, while the U.S. is at 78%, said Chris Allison, Vice President, The Americas, Tourism Australia. He wouldn’t quite say that Canada is pushing Read more
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is thrilled to announce a year-long partnership with Mattel, Inc., creating exciting and magnificent Barbie Dream Experiences for all ages at Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth in Montreal, inspired by Barbie’s famed legacy and remarkable travels around the world. In anticipation of Barbie’s upcoming 65th birthday, as well as the celebrated hotel’s upcoming 66th anniversary, these exceptional experiences will transport visitors into a pink and playful world. The fun begins with the launch of the official Barbie Dream Suite along with a variety of hotel packages to choose from – available to book starting today – for Read more
