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Canada Jetlines grounds all flights, plans to file for creditor protection

Source: CBC News

Canada Jetlines is grounding all flights and says it is temporarily ceasing airline operations effective immediately, making it the latest carrier to signal distress within Canada's troubled commercial airline industry.

The airline, which flew mainly to sun destinations out of Toronto, said Thursday it has been unable to find the capital needed to stay afloat and plans to file for creditor protection.

Timeshare Giants Report Consumer Pullback – Here’s the Outlook for Vacation Ownership

Source: Skift

The three largest U.S.-based sellers of vacation ownership, or timeshares, have seen a broad pullback in consumer spending behavior.

During earnings calls, executives noted an increased consumer hesitancy to buy timeshares, particularly for new buyers in the bottom third of income.

However, surveys suggest that people already owning timeshares strongly intend to use them within the next year.

Travel Industry Reacts To Google Antitrust, Monopoly Ruling

Source: PhocusWire

t's been almost four years since the United States filed its antitrust lawsuit against Google - and a decision on the case finally arrived: A U.S. district court judge ruled Monday that Google has built a monopoly on online search - something travel companies have long voiced frustration about.

Now that the ruling has come, how are travel industry leaders reacting? What kind of impact does the industry expect to see as a result? Will it see big changes?

International Tourism in Mexico Continues to Rise

Source: Travel Pulse

Mexico reported a 6.24 increase in international visitor numbers during the first six months of 2024 compared to the first half of 2023, welcoming 21.8 million travelers. The vast majority of international travelers come from the United States, Canada and Colombia.

Bouncing Back From Beryl

Source: Travel Courier

An inside look at how three Montego bay-based resorts handled the hurricane with guests in house. While the southern part of the island did sustain more significant damage, Angella Bennett, Regional Director Canada for the Jamaica Tourist Board, pointed out that the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay reopened within a day.

Jasper wildfire: RCMP only lets residents and emotional supporters re-enter town on Friday 

Source: Jasper fitzHugh

RCMP confirmed that residents would be able to bring friends and family who are non-residents for emotional support.

Parks Canada was not able to provide a timeline on when non-residents would be able to enter the townsite.

Residents who live in Jasper National Park but outside the main townsite will receive instructions when it is safe for them to return at a later date.

Amtrak to Revive Scenic Gulf Coast Train Route

After Nearly Two Decades

Source: TravelPulse

After nearly two decades’ suspension, Amtrak is set to revive a vital train route connecting Mobile, Alabama, and New Orleans, Louisiana, bringing fresh energy to the Gulf Coast's rail transportation network. Although there is not yet any official timeline for the resumption of service, officials would like to reboot the line by February 2025 to align with such major events as Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans and The Big Easy’s iconic Mardi Gras celebrations.

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