The Trudeau government is working hard on Canadian airport congestion problems, and an announcement is likely coming soon, Tourism Minister Randy Boissonnault said today. Speaking at a press conference at Rendez-vous Canada, a tourism session being put on by Destination Canada, Boissonnault said he’s been speaking daily with Transport Minister Omar Alghabra and other ministers about lineups at Toronto Pearson and other airports. “Minister Alghabra I think will have announcements on that,” he said. “We are very seized by this idea of increasing the number of agents we have at Canadian airports. And it’s not just airports. It’s the Great Read more

Vrbo today revealed its first-ever list of Vacation Homes of the Year to recognize 10 best-in-class vacation homes across Canada. The stunning private vacation homes range from Vancouver Island to the shores of Nova Scotia, and are ideal places for families and friends to stay together. The 2022 Vacation Homes of the Year are all located in popular vacation destinations and met required selection criteria, including excellent star ratings, guest reviews, number of bookings, and family-friendly amenities available.   “The Vacation Homes of the Year exemplify why families have trusted Vrbo for decades. They have a proven track record of Read more

Canadian travelers are ready to get back to cruising, and to help beat the currency exchange rate Holland America Line is offering a “Canada Super Sale” with savings up to 20% on select cruises and running through 2022.   Canada Super Sale is offered on select 2022 Alaska, Canada and New England, Pacific Coast, Hawaii and Panama Canal cruises that sail to or from a Canadian homeport. Cruises to Mexico roundtrip from San Diego, California, also are included in the special.   “With travel opening up Canadians are looking to cruise, but the current exchange rate can make that challenging,” Read more

Would-be Canadian travellers are more worried about gas prices and increased travel costs versus COVID-19, a new study says. With the Victoria Day holiday weekend being the unofficial start of the summer travel season, online travel agency CheapOair Canada has released the results of a new poll that asked Canadians which travel destination and activities they are most looking forward to while also looking into what their top travel concerns continue to be. • The study found that over 36% of Canadians listed Canada as their preferred travel destination this summer, followed by the U.S. (7.1%) and then Europe (5%). Read more

One of the top destinations for Canadians is operating at full hotel capacity again, and there’s a new way to get there. Air Transat on Thursday operated its first-ever flight from Montreal to San Francisco. The non-stop service will operate until the end of October with two flights per week, on Thursdays and Sundays. “San Francisco is a breathtaking city, ideally located between the ocean and the mountains, and renowned for its outstanding cuisine,” said Joseph Adamo, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer, Transat. “We are very excited to open up a whole new world of discovery and sunshine to our Read more

Air Transat is diversifying and expanding its international offering for winter 2022–2023, with more flights to Europe, South America, Florida, and other U.S. destinations. The airline will offer more than 50 destinations, as well as a few more through its code-sharing agreements. “Our customers want and need to travel,” says Michèle Barre, Vice President, Network, Revenue Management and Pricing of Air Transat. “Our response to their expectations is unique, of high quality and rich in options. We are offering an unprecedented range of destinations on four continents for this coming winter as we continue to develop and strengthen our air Read more