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Canadian Resort & Travel Association

March 31, 2023

CRTA MEMBER NEWS

Diamond Resorts Wins Critical Ruling to Protect Customers From Nationwide Consumer Scam

Source: Yahoo Finance

Diamond Resorts, recently won a landmark ruling in federal district court in its lawsuit against third-party exit companies. This judgement is a significant step forward in HGV’s ongoing efforts to protect timeshare owners and consumers from fraud and false advertising.

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Club Wyndham South Pacific Teams Up With Britz To Fuel Member Road Trip Experiences

Source: Resort Trades

Members of leading vacation ownership club, Club Wyndham South Pacific, now can use their timeshare to take a road trip adventure through a partnership with motorhome company Britz.

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VACATION OWNERSHIP & TRAVEL INDUSTRY NEWS

Most Canadians with disabilities face barriers when travelling: AG report

Source: Clobal News

About two-thirds of people with disabilities encountered barriers on federally regulated planes and trains in 2019 and 2020, highlighting a lack of consultation and enforcement by agencies involved, the federal auditor general says in a new report.

Federal budget promises to improve air travel — but advocates are skeptical

Source: CBC News

Tuesday's federal budget included a number of proposals aimed at improving air travel after a year of chaos at Canada's airports. But advocates for both airlines and passengers are skeptical about the measures.

68% of Ontarians plan to travel this spring-summer: Survey

Source: Toronto Sun

According to a new study by the Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO), nearly 70% of Ontarians intend to travel this spring and summer but 65% are still concerned about having their plans delayed or cancelled.

The poll shows that 68% intend to travel within the province, 51% within Canada and 47% intend to go on an international trip.

US Travel Welcomes Move To Drop Vaccine Mandate

Source: Travel Industry Today

T
he US Travel Association says the US Senate’s passage of a bill to terminate the government’s COVID-19 emergency declaration – and repeal vaccine requirements for visitors – will provide a much-needed boost for travel for the country.

The protocols were scheduled to expire on May 11

Legislation Introduced to Crack Down on Travel Industry Junk Fees

Source: Travel Pulse

Hidden travel fees cost consumers billions of dollars annually, but newly introduced legislation aims to crack down on this practice.

The proposed legislation, titled the Junk Fee Prevention Act, and aims to end the unfair surprise costs for consumers and mandates “airline, entertainment, ticketing industry fairness.”

16 Places to Visit in Canada That Tourists Haven't Overrun (Yet)

Source: FinanceBuzz

If you've been to Canada before, you've probably visited cities like Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver. But if you feel you've seen everything the country offers, think again.