Flair Airlines has announced flights to Tucson, Arizona from five Canadian cities, with introductory fares starting at $99. Service to Tucson begins in November and December from five Canadian airports; Edmonton, Fort McMurray and Lethbridge in Alberta, plus Prince George B.C. and Windsor, Ontario. “Flair Airlines, Canada’s everyday low fare airline, is excited to announce a long-term partnership with Tucson, Arizona to connect underserved Canadian communities with affordable, non-stop, winter flights to sunshine and warmth,” officials said. All flights to Tucson are non-stop and offer a quick and easy way to explore Arizona. There is no shortage of national parks, Read more

Canadian travellers can take advantage of Sunwing’s best deals of the season, on now, on all inclusive vacation packages to sought after sun destinations in Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America. The tour operator is offering customers fantastic savings of up to 30 percent on escapes to the tropics when they book by April 17, 2022, and travel between May 1, 2022, and October 31, 2022. “As we enter a new season of travel, one with no inbound testing requirements for the first time in nearly two years, we’re thrilled to offer our customers our lowest and most competitive prices Read more

Scottsdale, Arizona, a long-time favourite spot for Canadian sun lovers, has brought back its special discount “Loonie Love” program. “Hey, neighbor – we’ve missed you! A lot has changed over the past two years, but Scottsdale’s sun is still shining, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for a warm-weather getaway,” tourism officials said. “To show your loonies a little love, we’ve pulled together special deals and fun experiences that include all the best Scottsdale has to offer – outstanding resorts and spas, championship golf and more outdoor adventures and activities than you can shake a hockey stick at. Read more

Air Canada plans to fly at 90% of its pre-pandemic capacity this summer, CEO Michael Rousseau says. The Globe and Mail today reports that Rosseau spoke during an Air Canada webcast meeting of shareholders on Monday and said the airline would restore routes cut over the past two years and fly to 33 international destinations this summer. “It is apparent the recovery is accelerating,” he said. Air Canada on March 16 announced the return of daily service to Sydney and resumption of services to both Brisbane and Auckland. The Montreal-based airline in February announced an expansion of its North American Read more

The beautiful Caribbean Islands of Antigua and Barbuda have an incredible 365 beaches – one for every day of the year. With a perfect beach for everyone, travellers are often spoilt for choice, and so, with this in mind, the Antigua & Barbuda Tourism Authority has created the ultimate beach personality test, to match visitors to their ideal stretch of sand.  Fitness fanatics, socialites, foodies, nature lovers and those looking for the most secluded corner of the island, this personality test helps to narrow down the ideal spot for a day at the beach. Questions include beach goer’s favourite seaside Read more

International tourism continued its recovery in January 2022, with a much better performance compared to the weak start to 2021, says the United Nations’ World Tourism Organization. Europe and the Americas region, which includes the Caribbean, have recovered the fastest. However, the UNWTO warns that the Russian invasion of Ukraine adds pressure to existing economic uncertainties, coupled with many Covid-related travel restrictions still in place. Overall confidence could be affected and hamper the recovery of tourism. Based on the latest available data, global international tourist arrivals more than doubled (+130%) in January 2022 compared to 2021 – the 18 million more Read more