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George Taylor·

Aviation News

·January 8, 2024

Air Canada Flew 2.6 Million Customers Over Christmas and New Year Holidays

During the holiday season, Air Canada served approximately 2.6 million passengers on over 20,000 flights, achieving a 70 percent on-time performance.

More Tourists, Fewer Nights: Is Croatia Facing a New Tourism Reality? September 8, 2026
Croatia is attracting more tourists, but in some destinations they are staying fewer nights. New figures from Dubrovnik’s neighboring Župa Dubrovačka expose a tourism paradox also seen elsewhere in Europe. Is price, changing travel behavior, or destination hopping responsible—and what does it mean for Croatia’s tourism economy? SOURCE:
Nepal Today, Peru Tomorrow? Climate Change Is Rewriting the Rules of Mountain Tourism September 8, 2026
A glacier collapses in Nepal. A dangerous glacial lake grows above a tourism city in Peru. Thousands of kilometers separate the Himalayas from the Andes, but climate change is raising an increasingly similar question for both destinations: are governments and the tourism industry adapting fast enough to mountains changing beneath their feet? On
Nepal Is Open for Tourism: WTN Says Don’t Abandon Nepal After Deadly Floods September 8, 2026
Nepal is mourning a devastating flood disaster, but most of the country remains open for tourism. World Tourism Network urges travelers and the global tourism industry to follow PATA’s lead: support affected communities, rely on accurate local information, and keep visiting Nepal’s many destinations that remain safe and operational. SOURC
WTTC Global Summit 2026: Executive Access for non-members September 8, 2026
Guam’s Tumon Night Market Celebrates One Year of Food, Culture and Community September 8, 2026
Guam's Tumon Night Market is celebrating its first anniversary after growing from a 10-Sunday pilot into a popular gathering place for Guam residents and visitors. See how the weekly event is showcasing local food, businesses, performers and international cultures — and what’s planned for September. SOURCE:
Experience the WTTC Global Summit 2026: Executive Access opens to non-members September 7, 2026
For the first time, senior Travel & Tourism leaders outside the WTTC Membership community can apply for limited Executive Access Passes to the WTTC Global Summit 2026 in Malta. Experience world-class content, connect with global industry leaders, and stay at an Official Summit Hotel, where networking continues beyond the program. SOURCE:
When Leaders Leave Office but Not the Stage: Tourism, Diplomacy and the Power of Experience September 7, 2026
What happens when tourism’s most experienced leaders leave office but refuse to retire? From Oxford to the global stage, Alain St.Ange, Geoffrey Lipman and Francesco Frangialli show how former leaders can turn decades of experience into diplomacy, education and a powerful voice for tourism’s fut
EgyptAir Launches Zanzibar Flights as African Airlines Race to Expand Across Africa September 7, 2026
EgyptAir’s new Cairo-Zanzibar flights are part of a bigger aviation shift across Africa. From Ethiopian Airlines to Kenya Airways, RwandAir and Air Peace, African carriers are expanding regional networks, strengthening global connections and challenging reliance on foreign hubs. But can Africa’s airlines turn rapid expansion into sustainable gro
Belarus Says Come Visa-Free. Europe Says Don’t Go. Is Minsk Really Dangerous? September 7, 2026
Belarus wants Europeans to visit visa-free, while Western governments warn travelers to stay away. eTurboNews investigates whether ordinary tourists are actually being arrested, what Minsk is really like, and whether a 48-hour trip from Vilnius is reckless—or one of Europe’s most fascinating travel experiences. SOURCE:
40 Years of Peace Through Tourism Happens This Thursday — and You Should Be Part of the Celebration September 7, 2026
At a time when peace has become one of the world’s biggest questions, IIPT is celebrating 40 Years of Peace Through Tourism. This Thursday, global leaders, tourism pioneers and peace advocates will come together for a free international webinar—and everyone is invited to join this timely global conversation. SOURCE: