CRTA Weekly Insider April 14, 2023

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Canadian Resort & Travel Association

April 14, 2023

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WorldMark by Wyndham Digs into Urban Permaculture Movement with ‘Planting Seeds’ Pilot in Portland

Source: Wyndham Destinations

WorldMark by Wyndham partners with master regenerative farmer to champion urban growing movement via interactive workshops that support mitigating climate change and food insecurity

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Vacatia to Manage Three Sanibel Island Resorts

Source: Vacatia

Vacatia has assumed management of three resorts on Sanibel Island: Shell Island Beach Club, Sanibel Beach Club II, and Lighthouse Resort & Club. All three resorts have been managed by Kenoyer Real Estate for decades.

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VACATION OWNERSHIP & TRAVEL INDUSTRY NEWS

Delta Air Lines Reports Increased Luxury Demand, Record Advance Summer Bookings

Source: Travel Pulse

The carrier revealed that advance cash bookings were nearly 20 percent higher than in 2019, while total unit revenue (TRASM) rose 16 percent compared to pre-pandemic totals and 23 percent versus 2022.

Love/Hate Relationships with Timeshares

Source: Resort Trades

For people who don’t own a timeshare, it may be shocking to learn that an overwhelming majority of timeshare owners enjoy them. So much so more than half of them own more than one, and about 30% are looking to buy more. That helps explain why there are $10 billion in timeshare sales every year.

Westjet Strategic Plan ‘Coming To Life’

Source:Travel Industry Today

WestJet Group CEO Alexis von Hoensbroech provides a comprehensive update of progress on its new strategic direction, including the airline’s plans in both east and western Canada, fleet renewal and new routes, and, of course, it’s takeover of Sunwing.

Social Media Powering Travel

Source: Travel Press

In the latest Longwoods International tracking study of American travellers, two thirds of those travellers report that they use travel videos to inspire, inform and plan their trips – that’s up from less than half two years ago.

The most popular source of travel video content is social media channels, such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and Snapchat.

Travel insurance tips ahead of summer vacations

Source: CBC Radio

Ahead of planning your summer vacation… What kind of insurance should you consider? We spoke with Will McAlleer, the executive director at the Travel Insurance Association of Canada.

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Tax delays, passport backlogs: How you’ll be impacted if public servants strike

Source: Global News

Some Canadians wanting to travel will also face delays due to a strike.

The Canadian Transportation Agency, which is dealing with a massive backlog of air passenger complaints, said job action will likely result in delays to dispute resolution and information provision activities, such as answering phone calls.