Swoop today celebrated its first flight from Edmonton International Airport to San Diego International Airport. The ultra-low cost airline’s new service between Edmonton and San Diego will operate three times weekly during peak season on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, with introductory fares available at $99† CAD all-in. “We are thrilled to be bringing this new destination to the city of Edmonton and add San Diego to our growing list of non-stop destinations available for Edmontonians to explore,” said Bert van der Stege, Head of Commercial and Finance, Swoop. “Edmonton is an important part of both Swoop’s history and future and Read more
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Hawai’i lovers are beginning to flock back to the state. But there have been a few changes. “Well, we straightened the famous Road to Hana,” a tourism representative from Maui told me on Wednesday. “You can do the trip in 30 minutes now.” That, of course, did NOT happen; the famous road still has hundreds of curves and twists and turns and delightful ocean views and tumbling waterfalls. But there IS now a recommended code of conduct. In a new age of travel, Maui officials are asking folks to think a little more about others on the road. For example, Read more
As of November 8, international travellers may return to the United States with proof of full vaccination. This marks a major milestone in our country’s recovery—and it’s a moment you don’t want to miss in New York City. Review the full details of the requirements now so you can start planning your comeback. Here are some things to know before you go. EVERY BROADWAY SHOW YOU CAN SEE RIGHT NOW A hallmark of NYC’s resurgence, it’s “lights up” on Broadway once again. Plan a trip soon to see show-stopping classics, revivals and debuts on New York City’s world-class stages. Here Read more
Air Transat is expanding its California horizons. Air Transat, named World’s Best Leisure Airline, is proud to announce that four new routes will be added to its 2022 summer flight program. For the first time ever, the airline will be serving the San Francisco, Los Angeles and Amsterdam airports from Montreal. Furthermore, it will offer an exclusive direct flight between Quebec City and London, strengthening its role as the leading international carrier from the Jean-Lesage Airport. Finally, Air Transat will operate routes to Fort Lauderdale and Miami year-round. “By analyzing travel trends, it’s clear that the United States is still one of the top destinations for Quebecers and Canadians in the wake of the Read more
Winter could still throw a COVID-19 curveball as we move indoors, but there are some positive signs in the tourism and travel industry. Executives at IHG Hotels & Resorts say they’re encouraged by the business environment and the third quarter performance of their hotels, especially in the U.S. The website Hotel News Now quotes Paul Edgecliffe-Johnson, chief financial officer and head of group strategy, as saying occupancy and average daily rate in some markets this summer were back to 2019 levels. According to the latest Longwoods International tracking study of American travellers, the drop in new cases, hospitalizations and deaths Read more
