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Women increasingly opt for solo travel to cure burnout and wanderlust
Resorts and tour operators are increasingly catering to solo travellers looking to take a break from daily obligations.
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Airbnb launches new global marketing strategy as ad engagement falls flat
A woman talks on the phone at the Airbnb office headquarters in the SOMA district of San Francisco, California, U.S., August 2, 2016. REUTERS/Gabrielle Lurie/File Photo
travel
Death — and plenty of life — on a Nile River cruise
Pool Deck on-board the Viking Osiriis ship, Egypt.Viking; Cruise Photography; Adam Hillier; Photographer; Travel; Viking Osiris, River Ship, Egypt, Lord Carnarvon
life
Group trips gain popularity with flexible itineraries as key to success
A large group kayaks in a small lagoon in Palawan, Philippines. Travellers are booking trips in larger groups to bring people together to celebrate milestones.
travel
Discovering South Africa’s treasures beyond Cape Town
De Hoop Nature Reserve in South Africa. For Geoff York travel South Africa story
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Tourism operators face heavy debt, even as business roars back
Tourism has come roaring back from pandemic lows, but operators say the sector has yet to reach pre-pandemic levels and debt remains a hefty burden for thousands of small businesses across the country. Unofficially named "The First Sidewalk" a 700-foot walking trail system to promote eco-tourism is shown in Bella Bella, B.C., on Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito
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‘Junk fees’ or flexible flying? Passenger charges fuel profits – and travellers’ ire
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opinion
What we gain from mass tourism
Marcus Gee
travel
‘A bit of a treasure hunt:’ Why foraging tours are taking off
Upper Humber Settlement 186 Veterans Drive, Deer Lake, Newfoundland For Foraging story in Pursuits Foraging story in Pursuits Lauralee Ledrew
travel
I helped sail a stranger’s yacht in the Philippines and made my solo trip more fun
4. (most recent photo I sent you) Jessica Lee is photographed steering on Don's boat near Coron, The Philippines. She learned to follow a boat tracker during this trip with Don's help. Writer Jessica Lee sails with a stranger in the Philippines
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Budget’s capital gains tax changes divide the small business community
Canada's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland presents the federal government budget for fiscal year 2024-25, in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, April 16, 2024. REUTERS/Patrick Doyle
canada
Moe cautions Saskatchewan Party members over texts to legislature Speaker
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe speaks during a press conference in Regina, on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. Moe says he has cautioned his caucus about texting the Speaker after his finance minister landed in hot water for doing so. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Heywood Yu
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WestJet tells Pearson passengers to pack food for flights as Gate Gourmet catering staff go on strike
More than 800 airline food service staff at Toronto's Pearson airport have gone on strike, potentially leaving thousands of passengers without meals.
life
For many travellers, the new luxury is taking their time on holidays
With luxury travellers slowing the pace of their holidays, many are spending more time in cities like Tokyo to immerse themselves in the culture and cuisine.
style
A champagne-soaked train ride, Nellie’s upgrades your dishwashing and a neurodivergent-friendly dining experience
canada
Canada advises against all travel to Israel, West Bank due to heightened risk
People walk past destroyed buildings, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in Khan Younis, Gaza April 11, 2024, in this screengrab from a handout video. UN News/Handout via REUTERS
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Spirit AeroSystems limits overtime and hiring as Boeing 737 output drops
FILE PHOTO: The headquarters of Spirit AeroSystems Holdings Inc, is seen in Wichita, Kansas, U.S. December 17, 2019. REUTERS/Nick Oxford/File Photo
world
Brazil again extends visa exemptions for U.S., Canada and Australia, this time until 2025
A Brazilian flag flutters outside the Supreme Court building in Brasilia on January 10, 2023, two days after thousands of supporters of Brazil's far-right ex-president Jair Bolsonaro raided federal buildings. - President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva condemned "acts of terrorism" after a far-right mob stormed the seat of power, unleashing chaos on the capital. (Photo by CARL DE SOUZA / AFP) (Photo by CARL DE SOUZA/AFP via Getty Images)
u.s. business
Delta Air Lines expects strong summer travel demand to boost quarterly earnings
FILE PHOTO: Delta Air Lines planes are seen at John F. Kennedy International Airport on the July 4th weekend in Queens, New York City, U.S., July 2, 2022. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File Photo
basketball
Tyrese Haliburton’s 30-point performance guides Pacers past Raptors 140-123
TORONTO, CANADA - APRIL 9: Obi Toppin #1 of the Indiana Pacers dunks against Kelly Olynyk #41 of the Toronto Raptors during the second half of their NBA game at Scotiabank Arena on April 9, 2024 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images)
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Restaurants along eclipse’s path of totality saw sales boom, Square says
If you're wondering whether there is a Guinness World Record for "largest gathering of people dressed as the sun", the answer is, yes, and it now belongs to Niagara Falls, Ont. People watch the total solar eclipse in Niagara Falls, Ont., on Monday, April 8, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Aaron Lynett
explainer
Will the weather affect the view of the eclipse? Check the forecast for Canadian cities on the path of totality
Pre sunrise at Horseshoe Falls on the day of the Solar Eclipse that will take place across parts of the United States and Canada, at Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, April 8, 2024. (Carlos Osorio/The Globe and Mail)
style
A summer cabin on the river and serving spring brunch in style
the travel item on LeBoat expanding into the Trent Severn Canal this spring . If you’re having trouble finding a cabin by the lake this summer, consider booking a “cabin” on the river instead. On May 11, Le Boat launches a new fleet of sleek river boats (with two to four bedrooms) on the Trent-Severn Waterway, part of Canada’s national canal system
culture
A winter camping road trip in a Toyota Prius Prime to see if it meets all of our needs
The Toyota Prius Prime on a winter camping trip in Algonquin Provincial Park, Ont.
baseball
Ballpark Feel: Toronto Blue Jays showcase lower bowl renovations at Rogers Centre
An overview off the Rogers Centre renovation in Toronto on Tuesday January 17, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
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Montreal airport CEO unveils $4-billion plan to boost capacity, reduce congestion
Travelers look at a departure information board at Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport in Montreal, Friday, Dec. 23, 2023. The authority overseeing the Montreal airport is rolling out a nearly $4-billion plan to reduce congestion and improve access. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi
world
Haiti’s surge in gang violence has led more than 53,000 to flee the capital in less than three weeks
FILE PHOTO: People walk towards a shelter with their belongings fleeing from violence around their homes, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti March 9, 2024. REUTERS/Ralph Tedy Erol/File Photo
canada
Border authorities looking to hike Nexus application fee to US$120 from US$50
<p>A NEXUS card is pictured in Ottawa on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023. Nexus application fee to rise to US$120 from US$50. &nbsp;THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick</p>
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A big airline is relaxing its pet policy to let owners bring the companion and a rolling carry-on
FILE - An American Airlines grounds crew unloads a dog from the cargo area of an arriving flight, Aug. 1, 2012, at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York. American Airlines is relaxing part of its pet policy to let owners bring their companion and a full-size carry-on bag into the cabin. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)
world
Girl, 8, only survivor of bus crash that kills 45 Easter pilgrims on South Africa’s deadly roads
A view of a bridge a day after a bus plunged into a ravine on the Mmamatlakala mountain pass between Mokopane and Marken, around 300km (190 miles) north of Johannesburg, South Africa, Friday, March 29, 2024. A bus carrying worshippers on a long-distance trip from Botswana to an Easter weekend church gathering in South Africa plunged off a bridge on a mountain pass Thursday and burst into flames as it hit the rocky ground below, killing at least 45 people, authorities said. The only survivor was an 8-year-old child who was receiving medical attention for serious injuries. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe)
canada
Niagara region declares state of emergency out of caution ahead of rare eclipse
A view of Niagara Falls, Ont. is shown on Friday, March 29, 2024 in a photo taken in Niagara Falls, N.Y. Ontario's Niagara Region has declared a state of emergency as it readies to welcome up to a million visitors for the solar eclipse in early April.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Carlos Osorio
world
Bus plunges off a bridge in South Africa, killing 45 people, with an 8-year-old child the only survivor
Firefighters hose down a bus after it crashed off the R518, killing a few dozen, in Waterberg District, Limpopo Province, South Africa March 28, 2024 in this image taken from social media. Limpopo Department of Transport and Community Safety via REUTERS THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. MANDATORY CREDIT. NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES.
international business
Carnival rides on record cruise demand to lift annual profit forecast
FILE PHOTO: The Carnival cruise ship Sunrise is seen docked at Miami Port, in Miami, Florida, U.S., June 18, 2022. Picture taken with a drone. REUTERS/Marco Bello/File Photo
world
First two airlifts for Canadians fleeing Haiti are complete, after weather delay
People walk past the National Palace in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Monday, March 25, 2024. (AP Photo/Odelyn Joseph)
european business
Bank of England’s Catherine Mann says markets are pricing in too many rate cuts
FILE PHOTO: The Bank of England is seen in the City of London, Britain, July 30, 2023. REUTERS/Hollie Adams/File Photo
canada
Ottawa evacuating vulnerable Canadian citizens out of Haiti, Mélanie Joly says
Minister of Foreign Affairs Melanie Joly responds to a question from a reporter about the situation in Haiti, Monday, March 25, 2024 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld