CRTA Weekly Insider June 30 2023 - CRTA - Canadian Resort & Travel Association

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Canadian Resort & Travel Association

June 30, 2023

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Grand Pacific Resorts Celebrates Christel House Mexico City 25 Years

Source: Resort Trades

Grand Pacific Resorts celebrates the 25th anniversary of Christel House Mexico City, a non-profit organization committed to helping break the global cycle of poverty by providing children living in impoverished communities with access to education.

Back to the Future of Travel: The Fusion of the Metaverse and AI

Source: ARDA

The fusion of the metaverse and AI has the potential to revolutionize the travel industry, enhancing the way we explore, plan, and experience new destinations.

Southwest Airline Pilots Poised for Potential Strike

Source: CNBC

Southwest Airlines pilots’ union has sought to be released from federal mediation for a new labor contract, laying the groundwork for a potential strike as talks with the carrier haven’t yet yielded an agreement.

Feds table bill to tackle travel chaos as summer season ramps up

Source: Global News

The federal government moved this week to bolster accountability at airports, introducing new legislation that would compel them to cough up more information on their performance. The bill paves the way for new rules requiring airports and other airport operators to create service standards and publish data that can be compared against those benchmarks.

Chargebacks in travel increasing as consumers find them easier than refunds

Source: PhocusWire

Travel companies have seen a significant increase in chargebacks in the past couple of years, according to a study.

Outpayce, the payments business of Amadeus, surveyed travel executives to uncover that 71% of companies have seen an increase, with disputes growing 30% year over year including 2022 compared to 2021.

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg Warns Airlines Flights Could Be Disrupted

Source: Travel Pulse

Pete Buttigieg has run out of patience. New technology is not a thing of the future, it’s here now.

To that end, the Department of Transportation Secretary is warning airlines to finish retrofitting their planes to accept new 5G technology. Flights, he said, could be disrupted as soon as this week if planes aren’t ready for 5G technology.

Planning to travel for Canada Day or U.S. Independence Day? CBSA shares tips for a smoother trip

Source: CTV News

With Canada Day and U.S. Independence Day approaching, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has shared a reminder and expected border procedures for travelers in order to have a smoother trip travelling between the two countries.

Canada Wildfires Are Still Burning—Why and When Will it End?

Source: Newsweek

Canada is already on track to have its worst season for wildfires, with over 20 million acres of forest burned, as a mix of hot and dry conditions is having devastating consequences for wildlife and poses increasing health risks for people in the path of smoke clouds.