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Time to choose: The couch or the castle
Resort Trades
The couch or the castle — which one are you reaching for? We think the goal in life is to make a comfortable nest, and at the center is our comfy couch where we can while away the hours with our many screens filled with entertainment and more comfort. Most of us are creatures of habit, and not all of them are good habits. We create a life that is comfortable, familiar, and maybe worn around the edges. It’s a lot like a comfy couch that we sink into, feeling safe from whatever might be “out there.” And this is the place where we can lose ourselves into mindless activities such as binge watching, social media black hole surfing and games that help us relax or escape. But what is it that we are escaping from?
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2021 Tourism Recovery Plan
TIAC
The following Tourism Recovery Plan has been developed by a committee of tourism leaders from across Canada, representing all sectors of the tourism economy, and lead by TIAC.
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Canada cannot afford to lose the tourism industry
Tourism Counts
With tourism responsible for 1 in every 11 jobs in Canada, and over 2% of its GDP, we need to ensure that the tourism and travel sector is here to stay long after the COVID-19 pandemic ends.
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.V-O & TRAVEL INDUSTRY NEWS
Washingtonian names AHLA CEO 'most influential'
AHLA
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) president and CEO Chip Rogers was named one of the 250 Most Influential by Washingtonian Magazine for his policy and strategic proficiency, which was evident inside the Beltway and beyond as he helped navigate the handling of the COVID-19 pandemic on behalf of the industry. The recipients of this prestige recognition were chosen for their deep subject-matter expertise and ability to communicate to all audiences effectively.
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Could Royal Caribbean find new homeport in Cozumel, Mexico?
Travel Pulse
The Mayor of Cozumel said Royal Caribbean International could move its operations base to the island if the current cruise sanctions in the United States aren’t lifted.
According to Riviera Maya News, Cozumel Mayor Pedro Joaquin Delbouis said the fourth cruise ship dock being built on the island will be designated as a home port and could be ready as soon as May.
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2021 Strategic Plan
YVR
Around the world, commercial aviation continues to face the impacts of COVID-19 with dramatic reductions in passenger and flight volumes. The emergence of new vaccines provides a glimmer of hope for recovery. Yet, most countries continue to impose travel restrictions at the national level and many local health authorities are adjusting mobility and safety protocols regularly in response to COVID case numbers.
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In first earnings report, Airbnb posts quarterly loss of $3.9 billion
PhocusWire
Airbnb co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky says he believes the COVID-19 pandemic has shown that his business is “inherently adaptable” as the home-share giant reports financial results for the first time since its IPO in December.
Adaptable as Airbnb may seem — it’s been widely reported that vacation rentals across the board have proven a bright spot amid the coronavirus crisis — the company posted a net loss of $3.9 billion in Q4 2020.
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U.S. travel reacts to COVID relief bill
U.S. Travel Association
U.S. Travel Association Executive Vice President for Public Affairs and Policy Tori Emerson Barnes issued the following statement on the COVID relief package advancing through Congress.
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.RANDOM BITS & NEWS BITES
WestJet set to lay off 415 pilots as talks with Ottawa drag on
Travel Pulse
WestJet is set to issue layoff notices to 415 pilots as talks with Ottawa about financial help for Canada's airline sector continue to drag on.
WestJet spokeswoman Morgan Bell said the layoff notices are going out ahead of the expiration of a memorandum of agreement with the Airline Pilots Association on March 31.
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The week in hospitality insights: Ready for the rebound
Hospitality Insights
This week Nasa’s Perseverance rover sent its first images of Mars, and the world was fascinated by a sight that seems currently just as inaccessible as a beach in the Mediterranean. Who will be opening the first hotel there? My money is on Hilton, the brand of choice for fictional space hotels, from 2001 A Space Odyssey to the moon as discussed in Mad Men.
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Winning new customers in a changing economy
BDC
With Canada expecting a strong economic rebound in the coming months, businesses must get ready now to take advantage of opportunities in the future.
Register for our free, live webinar, and let BDC experts help you get in the growth mindset. They will share advice on how to close leads more efficiently and improve sales processes at every step of the way, from preparation to execution.
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Digital nomads are helping fuel recovery in the Middle East
PhocusWire
The Middle East is starting to see green shoots of recovery as the region attempts to bounce back from the devastation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dubai, in particular, has become a destination for digital nomads looking to live and work in one place for an extended period of time, according to data from travel analysis firm ForwardKeys.
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Interval welcomes Chic Condo Hotel: Beachwalk Elite Hotels and Resorts in Hallandale Beach, Florida
Resort Trades
Interval International, a prominent worldwide provider of vacation services announces the addition of the luxurious Beachwalk Elite Hotels and Resorts property in Hallandale Beach in South Florida to Interval’s global exchange network.
The European-style resort was developed for more than $150 million in 2015. Adjacent to Hallandale’s Intracoastal Waterway, the 33-story, full- service resort includes more than 275 spacious 2- and 3-bedroom condo units with lock-out capability.
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A look at coronavirus measures across Canada as spring break approaches
Global News
Canada’s pandemic hotspots are taking diverging approaches to handling the COVID-19 crisis, as Ontario prepares to trigger new lockdown measures in two public health units and Quebec enters a week of spring break.
Ontario passed the 300,000 case mark today, as the province prepares to hit a so-called ’emergency brake’ in the Thunder Bay and Simcoe-Muskoka District health units on Monday in order interrupt transmission of COVID-19 at a time when new variants are gaining steam.
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