COVID-19 “passports” to help revive the airline and tourism industries. Plus a look at what the future holds for cruising, a new rewards plan from CIBC that will help local restaurants, and great advice from the Canadian Automobile Association on summer road trips. That and more in today’s Future of Travel post. CORONAVIRUS PASSPORTS? COOL IDEA A company called Pangea has introduced an end-to-end platform for issuing a Covid-19 immunity ‘passport’ based on a biometric ID. The smart card holder will be granted free access to public areas including airport terminals and planes, as part of the effort to revive Read more
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Beautiful Jamaica opens for international visitors tomorrow. I also have news on a $750 million program to help Quebec tourism, a California Highway One opening, a partial Bahamas opening, an update on when cruise ships will start running again and a look at the hotel experience of the future. JAMAICA RE-OPENS TOMORROW Jamaica has announced it will reopen its borders for international travellers tomorrow, June 15. Officials say an extensive set of safety protocols have been announced, including health screening before entry and upon entry, which will be implemented to manage risks to workers, communities and travellers. From planning Read more
Anyone could see for months now that cruise lines around the world were in trouble. Now we know just how much. A report from the CBC suggests Norwegian Cruise Line is in deep financial trouble and is selling emergency stocks and bonds to raise desperately needed capital. Carnival on Monday said it will operate eight ships out of Florida and Texas beginning Aug. 1, but NCL appears to be going in the other direction. “The world’s third-largest cruise ship operator cast doubt on its ability to stay afloat as a company for much longer, even as one of its biggest Read more
This country of ours called Canada is truly remarkable. Not only do we have a great lifestyle, we are surrounded by such natural beauty. Included in that is some of the world’s most treasured fall foliage. Here’s a look at some favourite spots, and some areas that might surprise you, in my latest offering in the National Post…. http://news.nationalpost.com/life/travel/fall-colours-on-display-top-spots-for-fall-foliage-viewing-in-canada
