CRTA Weekly Insider Nov. 24, 2023

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Nov. 24, 2023

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Vacation Ownership Advisor (VOA) has partnered with Vitality Vacations

Source: GNEX ACOTUR

We're thrilled to announce that Vacation Ownership Advisor (VOA) has partnered with Vitality Vacations, one of Canada's premier vacation ownership resorts! A heartfelt 'Thank You' to Vitality Vacations for entrusting us with the privilege of enhancing the customer experience for your valued members.

Finding room for carry-on baggage has become 'the Hunger Games' of air travel, analyst says

Source: CBC

Airline industry insiders say passengers have become carried away with carry-on baggage, leading to costly delays.

That's prompting calls for changes to how airplanes charge for baggage, with some discount airlines like Sunwing and Spirit already beginning to flip the fee structure so passengers pay for the privilege of keeping their bags on board.

Montreal airport moves to reduce car congestion after traffic backups

Source: CTV Montreal

The measures come after Montreal's public transit authority scrambled to find detours for its 747 airport shuttle last summer and the airport authority added a third free parking area, traffic-control staff and a new Uber service pick-up area, but the bottlenecks persisted.

FAA addresses shortage of air traffic controllers with faster job pathway

Source: Global News

The Federal Aviation Administration will expedite the pathway to a controller tower for graduates of college and university air traffic controller training programs.

The move is an attempt by the FAA to ease what is currently a 2,500-person shortfall of U.S. air traffic controllers, approximately 20% below its staffing target.

Wyndham board deems Choice Hotels' new offer "a step backwards"

Source: Reuters

U.S. budget hotel operator Wyndham Hotels and Resorts (WH.N) said on Tuesday a new letter from Choice Hotels (CHH.N) "represents a step backwards" and the terms outlined are not in the best interests of Wyndham or its shareholders.

The 15 Safest Countries To Travel To In 2024—According To A New Report

Source: Forbes

Safety is a top concern for many when choosing where to travel. To help pinpoint safe countries for travel in 2024, Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection has published its “Safest Destinations” report for the ninth year in a row. The report ranks both the top safety countries and the top safest cities globally. This year’s top safest countries are: Canada, Switzerland, and Norway.