Articles tagged “canada”

Airlines

WestJet Closes Sunwing Deal

Canada's WestJet completed its purchase of Sunwing and Sunwing Vacations on Monday, part of WestJet's larger strategic pivot towards leisure travelers.
Airlines

Owner of Canada's Air Transat On Track for a Return to Profitability

After failing to merge with Air Canada, and after suffering severe losses during the Covid crisis, the tour operator Transat is on track to be profitable this year. Demand is strong, tour package prices and airfares are high, fuel costs are momentarily subdued, and a newly-arriving Airbus narrowbodies are opening market opportunities. The company expects a strong spring and summer.
Meetings

Canada Promotes Openness Through Exclusive TED Event

Pollution, morality, cultural genocide — Destination Canada’s partnership with TED featured authentic presentations on uncomfortable topics. They spurred vulnerable conversations among guests. Openness was on tap, with no room for PR spin.
Tourism

Canada's Crowded Banff Confronts Its Overtourism Problem

Banff is cracking down on its "too-many-cars" problem. A 10-year plan identified core community values and strategies to inform a future vision for better stewardship. Another national park listens to its community. See where these new trails will lead.