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The Trump travel ban is back - TravelPress
The travel ban is back. Yesterday, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the United States is fully restricting travel to the U.S. by nationals of 12 countries and implementing visa restrictions on nationals of a further 7 nations. The proclamation of the ban — headed: Restricting the Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the United…more ›
IATA talks blocked funds, SAF and profitability at 2025 AGM - TravelPress
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) covered a wide range of issues during its recent AGM in New Delhi. One of the issues on the agenda was the $1.3 billion in airline funds that are blocked from repatriation by governments as of end April 2025. This is a significant amount, although it is an improvement…more ›
Statistics Canada reports screened passengers up at key Canadian airports - TravelPress
Statistics Canada reports that in April 2025, 4.5 million passengers passed through pre-board security screening at checkpoints operated at Canada’s eight largest airports — a 3.6% increase over April 2024 and 1.9% higher than the April 2019 level, pre-COVID-19 pandemic. (It notes that for comparisons with previous years, Easter fell in April in both 2025 and 2019, while Easter occurred in March in 2024). Domestic passenger traffic…more ›
U.S. Travel Ban 2025: What Canadian Travel Advisors Need to Know - TravelPress
In a special bulletin, ACTA is providing its members with information and guidance following the signing by U.S. President Donald Trump of an Executive Order that will suspend entry to the United States for nationals of 19 countries, effective June 9, 2025, at 12:01 AM EDT. The Executive Order implements two levels of restrictions: Full…more ›
Turkish Airlines celebrates its Top Performers at YYZ appreciation event - TravelPress
It was a double celebration as Turkish Airlines welcomed 210 of its travel trade partners to the Design Exchange in Toronto last night. To begin with, Turkish Airlines was hosting its annual Travel Agency Appreciation Awards event, but the carrier was also marking its 15th anniversary of its Toronto service. Actually, it was probably a…more ›
Tourism Malaysia has a recipe for success in Canada - TravelPress
It appears that Canadians are discovering the undiscovered — Malaysia. Linawati Ismail, Deputy Director, Americas for Tourism Malaysia was in Toronto last week to participate in the World of Travel Expo at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre and she brought good news with her – Canadians are discovering Malaysia in ever increasing numbers. In conversation…more ›
New provincial, national tourism branding showcased at 2025 Rendez-vous Canada - TravelPress
With prescient timing, two symbols of Canadian tourism have evolved to reflect the new realities of international relationships. These were given vital publicity during the 2025 Rendez-vous Canada travel trade market and conference, which ended last week in Winnipeg. Both succeeded in delivering messages that celebrate essential Canadian qualities, without implying any political agenda against…more ›
IndiGo, Delta, Air France-KLM, Virgin Atlantic unveil plans to connect India with North America, Europe - TravelPress
IndiGo, Delta Air Lines, Air France-KLM and Virgin Atlantic have unveiled plans today to build a partnership connecting India with Europe and North America, with ambitions to grow to a global scale. India, one of the world’s fastest-growing aviation markets, is at the heart of this collaboration. By linking IndiGo’s extensive domestic network with Delta’s…more ›
Holland America Line announces 2027 solar eclipse cruises - TravelPress
Holland America Line announced a new slate of cruises taking guests to prime locations throughout Europe to witness some of nature’s most stunning phenomena. Those seeking to sail in the shadow of the sun during the 2027 solar eclipse can now book one of two cruises departing summer of 2027. Also available for booking are three newly opened sailings offering guests…more ›