CRTA Weekly Insider June 16, 2023 - CRTA - Canadian Resort & Travel Association

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June 16, 2023

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Christopher McGill Announced As New CRTA Board Member

Source: CRTA

Christopher McGill as its latest addition to the CRTA Board of Directors. He is the Director of Business Development: western, midwestern, northeastern and Canadian regions for Interval International

Warning Signs of Timeshare Scams: Protect Yourself and Your Investment

Source: ARDA

In recent years, the timeshare industry has seen a rise in fraudulent activities targeting timeshare owners. Scammers use a variety of tactics to deceive and defraud unsuspecting victims. To protect yourself and your investment, it's crucial to be aware of the warning signs of timeshare exit scams.

Los Cabos Calling: And Canadians getting the message

Source: Travel Weekly

Canadians’ love affair with Los Cabos is continuing as arrivals to the Mexican tourism hotspot have increased close to 13% in the first half of the year – and that’s having already reached pre-pandemic figures over the winter. 100,000 Canadians have travelled to the Pacific coast destination so far in 2023.

Canada's population reaches 40 million

Source: Statistics Canada

As of June 16, 2023, there are now 40 million Canadians! This is a historic milestone for Canada and certainly cause for celebration. It is also a great opportunity to look back on the country's growth over the years, and to reflect on the future.

Travel to Florida from Canada close to pre-pandemic levels

Source: Sun Sentinel

Travel to Florida from Canada has nearly returned to pre-pandemic levels, but visa issues continue to complicate the state’s efforts to draw overseas visitors, according to tourism officials.

The tourism-marketing agency Visit Florida reported that the state attracted an estimated 1.44 million Canadians during the first quarter of 2023.

Council opens door to some short-term rentals in Mont-Cascades

Source: CBC

Municipal councillors in Cantley, Que., have voted to allow residents of Mont-Cascades to run their primary home as a short-term rental home for a small portion of each year.

There was a unanimous vote last month to ban all short-term rentals in the area north of Gatineau, which hosts a ski resort and water park.

Update: Entry & Exit Requirements When Entering Mexico By Land

Source: Government Of Canada

You must get a tourist card to enter Mexico by land. If you’re arriving by air, you are advised to download the card and use the E-gate kiosk at the airport.

Should There Be a Crackdown on Airport Bars?

Source: Travel Pulse

It’s really an ethical dilemma, more than anything.

Should drinking alcoholic beverages in an airport bar before a flight be eliminated or maybe held to a two-drink limit? That’s the ethical Online debate that continues to rage following an incident in New Orleans.