Articles tagged “canada”

Tourism

Destination Canada CEO Bets on New Promotion Fund, World Cup 2026

Canada's adapting to changes to its tourism sector and relationship with the Chinese market.

Dawit Habtemariam | 2 weeks ago

Destination Canada CEO Bets on New Promotion Fund, World Cup 2026

Tourism

U.S. Customs to Hike Global Entry Program Fees by 20%

While Global Entry fees will increase to account for "continuation and management of the programs," U.S. Customs and Border Protection will eliminate application fees for minors.

Elizabeth Casolo | 3 weeks ago

U.S. Customs to Hike Global Entry Program Fees by 20%

Tourism

Indigenous Tourism Groups Join Together to Form New Association

Indigenous tourism groups are coming together to expand their global presence and coordination.

Dawit Habtemariam | 2 months ago

Indigenous Tourism Groups Join Together to Form New Association

Daily Lodging Report

Canadian Deal Flow Booms Despite Lower Occupancy

Canada’s hotel industry showed lower occupancy but continued growth in ADR, according to CoStar’s January 2024 data.

2 months ago

Hotels

Wyndham Results Take a Bit of a Hit

Today's podcast looks at the impact of Choice Hotels on Wyndham's fourth quarter, Expedia Group's controversial ad, and Bali's overtourism prevention tactics.

Rashaad Jorden | 2 months ago

Wyndham Results Take a Bit of a Hit

Hotels

Choice Hotels’ Next Try at a Wyndham Takeover

Today's podcast looks at Choice's latest courting move, Canada's Chinese tourist problem, and flight attendant discontent in the U.S.

Rashaad Jorden | 4 months ago

Choice Hotels’ Next Try at a Wyndham Takeover

Hotels

U.S. Visitor Visa Demands Are Still Overwhelming

Today's podcast looks at U.S. visa wait times, Dolly Parton's new hotel, and a Canadian airline team-up.

Rashaad Jorden | 5 months ago

U.S. Visitor Visa Demands Are Still Overwhelming

Airlines

Canada’s Transat and Porter Airlines Seek Closer Ties to Fuel Growth Plans

Canada's Air Transat and Porter Airlines see themselves as stronger together under a planned new alliance.

Edward Russell | 5 months ago

Canada’s Transat and Porter Airlines Seek Closer Ties to Fuel Growth Plans

Short-Term Rentals

Canada’s New Tax Rule Curbs Airbnb Deductions to Address Housing Shortage

Is the measure enough to address the housing shortage? Airbnb argues that it only benefits the economy and empowers locals

Nivedita Balu, Reuters | 5 months ago

Canada’s New Tax Rule Curbs Airbnb Deductions to Address Housing Shortage

Tourism

U.S.-Canada Rainbow Bridge Incident Spurs Heightened Security at Onset of Thanksgiving Travel

Hopefully no one else was hurt, and that this incident was an isolated event.

Dawit Habtemariam | 5 months ago

U.S.-Canada Rainbow Bridge Incident Spurs Heightened Security at Onset of Thanksgiving Travel