Aer Lingus has announced its winter schedule, with the airline set to offer 300,000 additional seats to Europe and North America as part of its largest ever deployment. Soon to begin its direct service on September 1st, Aer Lingus will operate three flights per week to Miami, Florida, a new …
Read More »UK government reveals plans to protect online holiday bookings
Enhanced regulations designed to better protect an extra ten million UK package holidays booked online have been unveiled by the UK government. The consultation on the package travel regulations sets out the government’s proposals for the introduction of new consumer rights around package holidays. Proposals outlined today include: An extension …
Read More »Rental car, taxi or Uber: which is cheapest?*
[ad_1] Here’s a question which should grab the attention of every traveller: which is the most cost-effective way to travel once you’re off the airplane? Your choices today include a rental car, an Uber or a traditional metered taxi. So which is cheapest? GO Rentals has researched Uber prices, Taxi …
Read More »Travel Alberta Board of Directors vacancies – Apply by October 1
The Minister of Culture and Tourism is seeking applications from individuals interested in serving as a Board Director of the Travel Alberta Board. Please see the Position Profile for more information on this opportunity and a detailed list of responsibilities. You can read more of the news on source
Read More »Indigenous tourism online survey now live: How do we move forward?
In follow up to the sessions that took place across Alberta in the spring, the Aboriginal Tourism Association of Canada is seeking YOUR feedback regarding the opportunities and challenges to build, grow and sustain Indigenous tourism in Alberta. This short survey is an opportunity for EDOs, Tourism Technicians, entrepreneurs, governments …
Read More »Kenow Wildfire Update – as of September 12
Our thoughts are with the communities, first responders and tourism industry colleagues affected by the forest fires currently burning in southwestern Alberta. Travel Alberta is committed to sharing any relevant information received on a timely basis as it impacts operators and those travelling to or from the province. Information and …
Read More »Three reasons to submit your Alto nomination today
Here’s three great reasons to submit your Alto nomination form today: The deadline is today at 4:30 p.m.: There is still ti You deserve some recognition: You’ve worked hard all year long. You’ve created unique and unforgettable tourism events and experiences, and crafted marketing campaigns to showcase the best of …
Read More »Booking.com for Business reveals business travel as the secret to professional success
[ad_1] AMSTERDAM – Business travel is valuable, if not essential, to achieving professional success today, not only because of its positive impact on businesses but also for the opportunities it offers employees to expand their horizons and reach their fullest potential. For example: Six in ten (60%) working professionals globally …
Read More »What you may have missed from the Golden Ultra
[ad_1] One of the distances at the British Columbia trail race doubled as the North American, Central American and Carribean Mountain Running Championships After running various Alberta trail races, Nordic skier-cum-ultramarathoner and Golden, B.C. resident Magi Scallion realized her hometown’s trails were superb, even in comparison with famous, destination trail …
Read More »Wyndham Rewards offers more than double the payback among six leading hotel loyalty programs
[ad_1] Simple Value of Reward Points, which allows consumers to know the value of bonus offers such as 80,000 bonus points for the IHG Rewards Club Select Credit Card representing a reward value of $560. Best and Lowest Reward Payback, which ranged from 1.8% to 50.7%. Reward Value Returned by …
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