[ad_1] BRUSSELS – An independent research report shows that airline consolidation decreases consumer choice. The report finds that airline mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures and code-share agreements, have over time contributed to a reduction in competition, fewer choices and higher prices for consumers. The study was conducted by aviation economists GRA …

Ready to SHiFT your business by introducing new experiences? Registration opens today for SHiFT, Travel Alberta’s annual experiential travel training program being held in Banff and Lake Louise March 5-8, 2018. The demand for experiences – local, authentic, engaging and memorable – is on the rise. Being part of SHiFT …

Alberta’s Alto Award finalists have been announced, recognizing 26 tourism operators and organizations across Alberta for great service, marketing and more. Check out the finalists and join us on October 23, 2017 when the winners are announced at the Alto Awards Gala, in conjunction with the 17th annual Travel Alberta …

Save $100 on registration for the 2017 International Aboriginal Tourism Conference in Calgary, November 7-8, 2017. Early bird deadline is this Saturday, September 30, 2017. Join tourism operators from across Canada and around the world for two days of networking, sharing best practices and thought provoking keynote and breakout sessions. Find …

[ad_1] To determine the best and cheapest local foodie scenes, WalletHub compared more than 180 of the largest U.S. cities across 24 key metrics. The data set ranges from affordability and accessibility of high-quality restaurants to food festivals per capita to craft breweries and wineries per capita. Top 20 Foodie …

[ad_1] As many single-resort season passes continue to rise to ridiculous prices (a season pass at Deer Valley will run you $2,685) and smaller resorts continue to struggle competing with multi-resort passes owned by the same company, like Vail Resorts’ Epic Pass, there has been a rising popularity in a …

[ad_1] MONTREAL – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced industry performance statistics for 2016 showing that system-wide, airlines carried 3.8 billion passengers on scheduled services last year, an increase of 7% over 2015, representing an additional 242 million air trips. This information is included in the 2017 edition of …

[ad_1] Keeping it mellow!  Onboard with Peter Wojnar at this year’s Golden race, in the 2017 MEC BC Enduro Series East. Peter traded in his racing day to shoot more of a mellow and laid-back video, of what it’s like to take part in the race! Needless to say, he …

Anyone thinking about booking their first cruise can enjoy a four-night taster cruise on Saga Sapphire which features a pub crawl in Amsterdam and the opportunity to sample beer and chocolate in Bruges. Guests on the late autumn Flavours of Amsterdam sailing can let their spirits soar as the city …

Qatar has confirmed it will allow visa-free entry for citizens of 80 countries, effective immediately. The news comes as the destination seeks to diversify its tourism opportunities amid a continuing blockade from rivals in the Middle East. Citizens of Egypt, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia are currently barred …