Canada leads amid geopolitical shifts; Gulf states face drop: survey
Tue, 14 Apr 2026
Canada has emerged as the clearest winner from current geopolitical disruption in incentive travel planning, while the Gulf States is seeing the sharpest fall in confidence, according to the latest SITE Pulse Survey.
Etihad to launch its first nonstop flights to Western Canada
Thu, 29 Jan 2026
UAE national carrier Etihad Airways is set to launch its first-ever nonstop flights from Abu Dhabi to Calgary this November, creating a new strategic air link between the Middle East and Western Canada. The route will be operated by Etihad’s Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.
Leisure travel demand set to surge into 2026, says report
Mon, 15 Dec 2025
Leisure travel across all sectors remained strong in 2025, particularly among luxury and ultra luxury travelers, said a report. This trend should carry over into 2026, accompanied by increased demand for the services of travel advisors, it added.
Travel Counsellors acquires key stake in leading Canadian group
Mon, 15 Dec 2025
Travel Counsellors, one of UK’s top technology platforms for travel entrepreneurs, said it has inked a deal for the strategic acquisition of Canadian group - The Travel Agent Next Door - thus creating a transatlantic leader in the travel operator market.