New flight route build on WestJet’s expanding network of transborder connections from Edmonton, Canada. WestJet today celebrated the commencement of its nonstop transborder service between Edmonton and Minneapolis, with the departure of WS1546 at 9:45 a.m. MST. Growing Edmonton’s aviation pipeline, the new route unlocks direct connectivity from Alberta’s capital to the Midwest United States […]
Tourism
Edmonton Tourism Awards Honors Outstanding Achievements
The winners of the prestigious Edmonton Tourism Awards 2023 have been announced, recognizing exceptional contributions to the city’s tourism scene. Hosted by Edmonton Destination Marketing Hotels (EDMH) and their brand Edmonton’s Best Hotels (EBH), these awards celebrate individuals and organizations that have played a pivotal role in promoting Edmonton as a premier travel destination. The […]
Number of foreign tourists in Portugal grow
The National Statistics Institute in Portugal has reported that in April of this year, there was a 16.5% increase in the number of guests in tourist establishments. This is compared to the same month in the previous year. As a result, the total number of guests reached 2.7 million. Additionally, there was a 13.8% increase […]
Tourism in Spain reported the surplus of the balance
According to data from the Bank of Spain, the surplus of the balance of payments for tourism in Spain increased by 42.2% in the first quarter of this year compared to last year. The surplus reached 10.525 billion euros, which measures the amount of money foreigners spend on their trips to Spain. It also measures […]
Bermuda’s tourism recovery continues | .TR
The Bermuda Tourism Authority has released data showing that Bermuda is making strides in its recovery from the pandemic. Specifically, there has been an 88% increase in leisure arrivals to the island in the first quarter of this year, with a 296% rise in visitors from outside Canada. Additionally, visitor spending has increased by almost […]
Paying It Forward: Restaurants and American Express
“When folks come to Gather 55 for a meal, they can pay the full price on the menu or the minimum of $2,” explains the restaurant manager. Restaurant Manager of Gather 55, Molly Reynolds, said for customers who cannot pay the minimum of $2 for their meal, “they can volunteer for half an hour. And […]
Fewer Flight Cancelations and More On-Time Arrivals
A total of 6,400 flights were canceled in the first three months of the year, down from 7,300 in the previous three months. According to new data from the UK Civil Aviation Authority, fewer flights were canceled, and more flights arrived on time at UK airports between January and March 2023. A total of 6,400 […]
52nd Skal Asia Congress Opens In Bali
The first face-to-face Skal Asia Congress since the pandemic opened today to a fanfare welcome to Asia Skalleagues . Once again highlighting the association’s strong bonds of friendship and camaraderie in the association’s long 91-year-old history. The Asia Area represents almost 18% of all global members worldwide. Members from more than a dozen countries make […]
New WestJet Flight Between Calgary and Washington D.C.
WestJet today celebrated the launch of its first-ever service between Calgary and Washington D.C., with the departure of WS1618 at 11:30 a.m. MST. With the inclusion of Washington D.C. to WestJet’s Calgary network along with new service to Detroit and the restoration of service to an expansive list of U.S. destinations, WestJet is increasing its […]
New US Rules Force Chinese Airlines to Avoid Russian Airspace
The United States and the European Union closed their airspace to Russian aircraft in 2022 as part of sanctions imposed on Russia. On May 18, 2023, the US Department of Transportation (USDOT) approved four new weekly Air China and China Eastern flights between the United States and the People’s Republic of China, bringing the total […]