Hurricane Melissa damaged nearly a third of Jamaica’s tourism assets, but Tourism Minister Edmund...
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Accor, Hilton, Marriott and IHG Keep Expanding: Who Is Winning the Global Hotel Race?
Hotel companies had another busy week, and the money is still moving. Accor delivered encouraging...
From Etihad and Lufthansa to Aeromexico: Aviation’s Busy Week of New Routes, Big Ambitions and Difficult Skies
New routes to unexpected destinations, an airport opening in Australia, airline bosses making bold...
Jamaica’s 400,000 Canadian Winter Airline Seats Signal a Major Tourism Recovery Opportunity
Jamaica is making an ambitious play for Canada's winter travelers. With approximately 400,000...
New Flights, Big Deals, Fresh Turbulence: Aviation’s Week
Global aviation news for October 11–17, 2026, brought new airline routes, major investment plans...
WTTC Brings the U.S. Back to the Tourism Table—but Trump’s Envoy Nick Adams Raises Hard Questions
WTTC brought America’s government back into global tourism dialogue—but what comes with that access...
Justin Trudeau and Gloria Guevara at WTTC: A Refreshing Return to Reason
Justin Trudeau and Gloria Guevara’s conversation at the WTTC summit in Malta offered a refreshing...
Global Aviation News: New Airline Routes, Airport Chaos and Big Changes
Airlines are opening exciting new routes, airports are facing unexpected disruptions, and aviation...
Renewing a British passport from Canada after the UK ETA rule
British citizens living in Canada can no longer board a flight to the United Kingdom on a Canadian...
Condor’s Year-Round Seychelles Flights Show the Growing Power of Vacation Airlines
Condor’s decision to fly Frankfurt–Seychelles year-round highlights a bigger shift in leisure...
Canada Moves Closer to Europe: What It Could Mean for Travel, Tourism and the Trump Factor
Could Canada’s proposed new relationship with the European Union reshape transatlantic travel? With...
CanadaStrong Travel: Geoffrey Lipman’s New Vision for Peace, People and Planet
SUNx Malta President Geoffrey Lipman has unveiled CanadaStrong Travel, a new global initiative...
Meet Justin Trudeau in Malta: For the First Time, Non-WTTC Members Can Join the Global Summit
Want to meet Justin Trudeau and the world’s top tourism leaders in Malta? The WTTC Global Summit...
Did the White House Just Make It Official: We Don’t Want Canadian Visitors?
One day after President Trump renamed Lake Ontario “Lake America,” his tourism envoy Nick Adams...
Brazil Tourism Surges as North American Travelers Look South
North American travel to Brazil is breaking records as U.S., Canadian and Mexican visitors...
Trump’s Tariff War Has a New Casualty: American Tourism
Trump’s escalating tariff fight with Canada may have an unintended casualty: American tourism. As...
Alberta Tourism Hits $15 Billion as a New Visitor Economy Takes Shape
Alberta tourism has reached a new milestone, with visitor spending climbing to $15 billion as the...
Cannabis Tourism Is Booming — But Are Travelers Taking Bigger Risks?
From Amsterdam coffeeshops to Canadian dispensaries and cannabis experiences in the US, marijuana...
Why Airlines Must Rethink Payments Before They Lose Billions
IATA's new Airline Payment Framework urges airlines to treat payments as a strategic business...
Perimeter Aviation Deploys Maxamation Revenue Management System to Strengthen Regional Operations
Perimeter Aviation and Bearskin Airlines have completed the rollout of Maxamation's Aviator revenue...
Financing Resilience Protects Livelihoods and the Future of Tourism, says Jamaica Minister Bartlett
Jamaica's Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has put plainly that the financing of...
Edmund Bartlett Declares the “Age of Resilience” in Landmark Tourism Speech in Canada
Jamaica Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett used Canada's devastating wildfires to deliver one of his...
Canada’s Travel Boycott Is a Warning the White House Can’t Ignore
Canadian travelers are increasingly turning away from the United States, redirecting billions in...
Angola Hosts ICAO Global Aviation Gender Summit, Spotlighting Women’s Future in Aviation
Angola is strengthening its international profile by hosting the ICAO Global Aviation Gender Summit...
33 Destination Organizations Honored with DMAP Accreditation at Destinations International Annual Convention
Destinations International honored 33 destination organizations during its 2026 Annual Convention...
The Daily Travel Industry Brief 20 July 2026
Emirates unveils world-first ‘U-Dream’ headrest for Economy Class Emirates has introduced the...
How Spain’s World Cup Triumph Revealed America’s Greatest Strength
While Spain lifted the trophy, the United States may have claimed something equally significant...
When the Smoke Crosses the Border, So Should Compassion
As Canadian wildfires send hazardous smoke across the United States, political blame is replacing...
Antigua and Barbuda Showcases Art and Tourism at Canada’s Polo for Heart
Antigua and Barbuda showcased its vibrant culture and thriving arts scene at Canada's prestigious...
Young Chef Wins Big for Antigua and Barbuda at Toronto Caribbean Food Festival
At the Toronto Food Festival, twelve-year-old Gigar Campbell has been crowned the overall winner of...
Global Air Travel Demand Slips in May as Middle East Conflict Weighs on Aviation, IATA Says
Global air passenger demand declined 2.2% in May 2026 as the Middle East conflict continued to...
ICAO’s Once-in-a-Decade Aviation Summit Could Reshape Global Air Travel for the Next 10 Years
ICAO's Seventh Worldwide Air Transport Conference this November could become the most consequential...
Full Stadiums, Uneven Hotels: What the World Cup Is Really Doing to U.S. Tourism
Philadelphia's World Cup success challenges early predictions of empty stadiums and disappointing...
High-Speed Rail Could Add $1 Billion to Canada’s Tourism Economy, New Alto Study Finds
A new Alto study finds that Canada's proposed high-speed rail corridor could generate an additional...
FIFA World Cup 2026 Sets New Benchmark for Trusted, Seamless Travel Across Borders
As the FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, new WTTC...
WestJet and Icelandair Expand Transatlantic Reach with Landmark Codeshare Agreement
WestJet and Icelandair have signed a reciprocal codeshare agreement that will enhance connectivity...
Global Airline Profits Halved in 2026 as Middle East War and Fuel Crisis Reshape Aviation
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Roberto Alvo, CEO of LATAM...
Air Canada-Abra Alliance Could Turn Canada Into the New Gateway Between South America and the World
Air Canada and Abra Group have unveiled plans for a strategic partnership that could transform...
Air Transat Launches Historic Montreal–Agadir Non-Stop Service as Morocco Expands Global Air Connectivity
Air Transat will launch the first-ever non-stop flight between Montreal and Agadir on June 12...
Criminal Tourism: How Organized Crime Networks Exploit Global Travel for Profit
As global travel becomes easier, organized crime networks are increasingly exploiting tourism, visa...
WTTC: FIFA World Cup 2026 to Drive Tourism Growth Across North America Despite Travel Policy Concerns
As FIFA World Cup 2026 teams begin arriving in North America, the World Travel & Tourism...
ICAO Pushes for Stronger Global Strategy to Achieve Net-Zero Aviation Emissions
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has launched Aviation Climate Week in...
WestJet COO Diederik Pen to Retire After Leading Major Airline Transformation
WestJet has announced the planned retirement of Executive Vice-President, Chief Operating Officer...
WTTC: Mexico Leads North America in Visitor Spending and Tourism Growth
Mexico emerged as North America’s fastest-growing tourism economy in 2025, outperforming the United...
WTTC Urged the Tourism Industry to Stay Alert to Child Exploitation Risks During FIFA World Cup 2026
The World Travel & Tourism Council is warning the travel industry about increased risks of...
Aviation’s Climate Reckoning Demands Action, Not Delay
Global aviation stands at a critical crossroads as governments and industry leaders prepare for...
Canada Lands Historic Airbus Deal as It Repositions Against U.S. Economic Dominance
Canada’s record-breaking Airbus-AirAsia agreement for 150 A220 aircraft marks more than a...
Global Fuel Shortage Forces Airlines to Cut International Routes
Global aviation faces disruption as fuel shortages force airlines to cancel or reduce major...
Air Canada’s New Airbus Jet Signals a Subtle Shift in Global Aviation Politics
Air Canada’s first Airbus A321XLR delivery marks a turning point in fleet strategy and signals a...
Canada Celebrates Tourism’s Power and People During National Tourism Week 2026
Canada marks National Tourism Week 2026 with a strong message from the Hon. Minister Rechie Valdez...
World Cup 2026: America’s $30 Billion Moment Faces a Harsh Reality
After years of preparation, many Americans remain proud and excited to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup...
Lanark County, Ontario: Where Tourism Slows Down and Community Thrives
Lanark County, Ontario, offers a quieter kind of travel—where maple syrup traditions, historic...
The Global Force of Tourism: The World’s Most Powerful Force for Peace and Equality
The political world is on the brink of World War III - and this is when tourism needs to fight back...
Global Tourism Leaders React to U.S.–Iran Ceasefire
Global tourism leaders have welcomed the US–Iran ceasefire, calling it a critical step toward...
Air Canada to Launch First North America–Canary Islands Link in Winter 2026
Air Canada will launch the first nonstop flights between North America and Tenerife in winter...
The New Global Road Trip: How Motorhome Travel Is Redefining Tourism From America to Australia
Motorhome travel is transforming global tourism, offering travelers freedom, flexibility, and...
Global Air Travel Surges—But Storm Clouds Gather Over the Industry
Global air travel surged 6.1% in February 2026, according to IATA, but rising fuel costs, the Iran...
Borders, Boycotts and the World Cup: Why Global Travelers Are Rethinking the U.S. in 2026
As the 2026 World Cup approaches, rising geopolitical tensions, visa concerns, and human rights...
The Global Rush for Healing: How Medical Tourism Became a Multi-Billion-Dollar Industry Redefining Travel and Healthcare
As medical tourism surges globally, organizations like the World Travel & Tourism Council and...
Deadly Air Canada Express Crash in New York (LGA) Sparks Runway Safety Concerns
An Air Canada Express jet collided with an airport emergency vehicle while landing at New York’s...
Why the Collapse of Canada–U.S. Youth Travel Should Alarm the Tourism Industry
Canada–U.S. cross-border travel is collapsing, with youth and student trips among the hardest hit...
LGBTQ Tourism Shifts Away from the United States as New Global Winners Emerge
Malta, Spain, Portugal, Canada, and New Zealand are emerging as leading LGBTQ-friendly travel...
Four Seasons Hotel Toronto Appoints Chelan Goonetilleke as New General Manager
Four Seasons Hotel Toronto has announced the appointment of Chelan Goonetilleke as its new General...
Destinations International Marks Second Annual Destination Professionals Day with Global Recognition
Destinations International joined tourism leaders worldwide to celebrate the second annual...
WestJet and Virgin Atlantic expand loyalty benefit
WestJet and Virgin Atlantic have joined forces to deliver more value to their loyalty members...
Air Canada’s Airbus A350 Order Signals Geopolitical Shift Away from Boeing as Trump Policies Reshape Global Aviation
Air Canada’s Airbus A350-1000 order highlights a growing aviation shift as airlines diversify away...
Fuel Crisis Grounds Flights to Cuba, Straining Tourism and Small Businesses — Can Jamaica or the Cayman Islands Step In?
As jet fuel shortages force airline cancellations to Cuba, tourism and small businesses suffer...
Destinations International Releases Landmark Report Linking Canada’s Visitor Economy to Export Growth
Destinations International (DI) today announced the release of The Impact of the Visitor Economy on...
US–Canada Aerospace Dispute Escalates Over Aircraft Tariffs and Certification Threats
The United States has escalated tensions with Canada by threatening steep tariffs and possible...
Toronto Tourism Shatters Records in 2025 as European Visitors Gain Momentum
Toronto recorded a historic tourism year in 2025, welcoming more than 28 million visitors and...
URGENT: Airlines Suspend Flights to Dubai, Riyadh and Key Middle East Destinations Amid Rising Security Concerns
Major international airlines have urgently suspended or rerouted flights to Dubai, Riyadh and other...
“No Way Home”: US & Canadian Travelers and Communities Caught in a Relentless Storm
A powerful winter storm swept across the United States, grounding thousands of flights, cutting...
Antigua and Barbuda’s Sunny Ad Campaign Brings Warmth to Canada’s Largest City
The temperature is well below freezing this week, but in the heart of Toronto, Canada’s largest...
Canada Aligns With Europe On Arts Funding as U.S. Relies on Private Support
Canada’s $530,000 investment in Ottawa arts festivals highlights a culture-led tourism strategy...
Four Seasons Adds Luxury Powerhouses to Its Board
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has appointed leaders Roberto Eggs and Angelica Cheung to its Board...
Air Inuit Launches World’s First Boeing 737-800NG Combi Aircraft
Air Inuit has certified the world’s first Boeing 737-800 Next Generation combi aircraft, capable of...
Greenland’s Sovereignty: Why Arctic Security Matters Not Only for Denmark and USA?
European leaders reaffirmed that Greenland belongs to its people, linking Arctic security...
World Tourism Network Applauds US–Canada Beyond Borders Tourism Coalition, Urges Expansion to Europe
The World Tourism Network applauds the Beyond Borders Tourism Coalition and urges it to expand...
Culinary Tourism as Economic Power: What Montréal Can Teach Cities Like New York and Singapore
Culinary tourism is driving destination economies worldwide—and Montréal’s MTLàTABLE shows how...
Music, Unity, and Millions Raised by Proud Canadian Jamaicans for Hurricane Relief in Jamaica
Jamaica’s Canadian diaspora has raised more than CAD$3 million to support recovery after Hurricane...
