CRTA Weekly Insider Oct. 6, 2023

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Canadian Resort & Travel Association

Oct. 06, 2023

CRTA MEMBER NEWS

Gaetan Babin and The Evolution of CRTA

Source: Resort Trades

Under Gaetan’s leadership, the previous small consortium of Canadian-based resorts has matured to become CRTA, a truly international organization, shaping its vision and perspective. With its elected Board of Directors, the association today is recognized globally for its dedication to its members.

ARDA 2023 Q2 Pulse Survey

Source: ARDA

The ARDA International Foundation's 2023 Q2 Financial Performance Pulse Survey Report, capturing crucial metrics of the US vacation timeshare industry, is now available for download! Gather an understanding of the state of the industry in Q2 2023 with this comprehensive report.

‘Too Early For Tourism’: Some Maui Residents Not Ready For Visitors To Return

Source: Travel Industry Today

Residents from fire-stricken Lahaina have asked Hawaii Governor Josh Green to delay plans to reopen a portion of West Maui, saying the grieving community is not ready to welcome back visitors. Tourists had been invited back starting this weekend (Oct. 8).

Value for money a top factor in weighing winter vacations, survey says

Source: Global News

Canadians are keen to get away and relax under the sun this winter holiday season, polling shows, despite inflation and cost of living concerns.

A new survey by Sunwing suggests almost half of those planning a trip to a sunny destination in the coming months say value for money is their top consideration when booking a trip, followed by the safety of the destination.

WestJet suspends flights between Toronto and Montreal until next April

Source: CBC News

The move is the latest development after a tumultuous year for the airline industry, as WestJet recently gobbled up vacation carrier Sunwing and folded its discount carrier Swoop.

The Safest Places to Travel to This Fall

Source: Travel Pulse

For many of those looking to venture abroad in the final third of 2023, safety will be a top priority. Fortunately, there are plenty of places to visit without sacrificing peace of mind. However, some stand out from the rest.

Canada continues to be the safest country in North America, ranking 11th on the Global Peace Index and fifth on Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection's list of the safest countries for 2024

Victoria named the best in the world in Conde Nast's Readers' Choice Awards

Source: CBC News

Conde Nast Traveller, a luxury and lifestyle travel magazine, said Victoria captured top marks in its annual Readers' Choice Awards of top cities for 2023.

Victoria and Mexico's San Miguel de Allende, which ranked sixth, were the only cities in North America to make the list.