Travel Industry News & Views for Canadian Travel Agents
“We look forward to the opportunity of enhancing our presence in Las Vegas, which will always be one of the most iconic entertainment markets in the world,” Hard Rock International Chairman Jim Allen said. The company plans to build a guitar-shaped hotel along the Las Vegas strip.
Canada’s Health Minister warned Canadians that travel abroad is “both risky and unstable,” and that all incoming travellers should still expect to be tested and quarantine upon arrival.
Instead of restrictions, the group urges gov’ts to prioritize the global distribution of vaccines, masking, sanitation, “reasonable” testing requirements, and vaccination credentials.
Travellers who cannot access the government’s ArriveCan app, or simply forget to fill it out, may soon be allowed to skip it entirely according to new instructions from Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino.
“There needs to be clarity on what those travel rules and restrictions are,” said Jeffrey Goh, CEO of the Star Alliance, but the confused response to omicron “does not necessarily bode well for the next variant.”
“You’re in this room with poor ventilation, not knowing when you’re going to get basic needs like water and things like that,” reported one traveller returning from Egypt.
“We take this matter extremely seriously and will continue to work closely with the CDC, the office of Governor John Bel Edwards, the Louisiana Department of Health as well as the city and port of New Orleans,” Norwegian Cruise Line said.
ACTA is calling on politicians to urgently pass a new bill for more support for the travel industry and independent travel advisors.
Incoming air travellers, including Canadian citizens and permanent residents, must self-isolate until they receive results of the test.
“It’s a setback for sure, but with all the government restrictions in place and high vaccination rates, it isn’t a major concern at this time”, said Brian Robertson, President, Canada West, Direct Travel.