Canada
Travellers fined for trying to enter Canada with fake COVID paper
Two people who gave false information about their COVID-19 vaccination status to authorities while trying to enter Toronto from the U.S. have just been slapped with very expensive penalties.
Toronto airport to line up arrivals by vaccination status
Canada is not open for tourists; only essential travel is allowed.
Canada reopens to fully vaccinated US travellers from 9 Aug and to rest of world from 7 Sept
Canada has announced it will allow fully vaccinated US citizens into Canada on 9 August and those from the rest of the world from 7 September
Air Canada’s senior executives return 2020 bonuses
Last Sunday, Air Canada said chief executive officer Michael Rousseau and the company’s current executive vice-presidents 'have chosen to voluntarily return their 2020 bonuses and share appreciation units.'
Vacaay welcomes Tristan Freedman as regional director North America
Australian-owned travel tech platform, Vacaay, has added industry stalwart Tristan Freedman to its team as Regional Director as the company continues to grow its global presence.
Canada witnesses record decrease in tourism spending
Tourism spending in Canada surged 56.4% in the third quarter of 2020 but remained less than half its level in the fourth quarter of 2019, Statistics Canada said
Ontario unveils pilot programme for free Covid test of international passengers
Canada’s Ontario government said it is launching a pilot programme that will test international travellers returning to the province for COVID-19 at Toronto Pearson International Airport
Canada makes negative Covid-19 report mandatory for entry
People who travel to Canada will be required to present documentation of a negative laboratory test to the airline before they board their plane
Canada-US border to remain closed until January next year
Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said the international border between Canada and the US will remain closed until January 2021 due to the Covid-19 pandemic
Canada reopening soon as coronavirus vaccine rolls out next week
Canada’s reopening may happen soon as the country will roll out the coronavirus vaccine as early as next week.
Air Canada first Canadian airline to offer optional biometric boarding
Air Canada said it is the first Canadian airline to offer its customers the safety and convenience of a new boarding option utilizing facial biometrics
Migrate to Canada through federal skilled worker program
Among the many methods to immigrate to Canada, the most popular is the federal skilled worker program.
Canada extends international travel restrictions
Canada has announced an extension of restrictions on international travel in an effort to prevent the further spread of the novel coronavirus amid an ongoing second wave of the pandemic in the country
Ontario allocates USD 180.5 million for training and jobs in tourism
Canada’s Ontario government is providing USD 180.5 million to connect workers in the tourism and hospitality sector and others most affected by the pandemic to training and jobs
These countries will pay you to travel
As a way to kickstart tourism, some countries are handing out incentives in terms of vouchers or discounts to encourage people to travel.
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