Meliá Hotels International has been included for the ninth consecutive year in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2026, the industry benchmark publication that recognises companies with the best sustainability performance worldwide.In this edition, the company has been distinguished as the Top 10% of its sector, Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines, a milestone that confirms its… Read more: Meliá recognized in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2026 for the ninth consecutive year
IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with JADEER GROUP for Hotel Indigo Cairo New Administrative Capital, further expanding the company’s Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio in Egypt. The 140-key hotel will be located within a mixed-use development in the New Capital in the east of Cairo… Read more: IHG Hotels & Resorts expands Luxury & Lifestyle footprint in Egypt
DHS is suspending two widely used travel programs as the partial government shutdown continues.http://dlvr.it/TR5d2x The post DHS to Suspend TSA PreCheck and Global Entry first appeared on Vacation Travel Listings.http://dlvr.it/TR5d4C
A tenant who told a past landlord she made $120,000 a year as an online content creator is scheduled to go before Ontario’s Landlord and Tenant Board next month, accused of not paying rent to her current landlord for almost a year.http://dlvr.it/TR5b75
Over 5,000 human trafficking incidents were reported to police in Canada between 2014 and 2024, according to federal data, with the highest average annual rates in Thunder Bay. Ahead of National Human Trafficking Awareness Day on Sunday, students and advocates in the northwestern Ontario city are working to address the illegal exploitation of people, often… Read more: Thunder Bay had highest average annual human trafficking rate in Canada over decade. Here’s what’s being done
ICYMI: Company behind ChatGPT last year flagged Jesse Van Rootselaar’s account for ‘furtherance of violent activities’ ChatGPT-maker OpenAI has said it considered alerting Canadian police last year about the activities of a person who months later committed one of the worst school shootings in the country’s history. OpenAI said last June the company identified the… Read more: OpenAI considered alerting Canadian police about school shooting suspect months ago
Minister Solomon says the federal government is in contact with OpenAI following reports about online activity connected to the Tumbler Ridge shooting.http://dlvr.it/TR5Vgs
Updated polling suggests measures of alienation and dissatisfaction have moderated in the country since earlier Ipsos polls in 2019.http://dlvr.it/TR5Vgn
A heli-skier has died after being caught in an avalanche near Revelstoke, B.C., with RCMP and the BC Coroners Service investigating the fatal incident.http://dlvr.it/TR5VgY
Some callers to Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s provincewide radio show are in support of her recently-announced referendum, while others rallying outside the legislature in Edmonton say they’re disheartened with the direction Smith is taking with the province.http://dlvr.it/TR5RkJ
A funeral for one of the victim’s of the Tumbler Ridge, B.C., mass shooting has been cancelled as a result of the threats, according to the local newspaper.http://dlvr.it/TR5NmV
This year marks the 60th anniversary of the École supérieure de ballet du Québec (ESBQ) — a milestone administrators say should be celebratory. Instead, they’re warning of financial strain.http://dlvr.it/TR5CSm
Trump announced Saturday he is raising global tariffs to 15 per cent from 10 per cent, following a Supreme Court ruling that invalidated key elements of his trade policy.http://dlvr.it/TR5CJ0
From clean drinking water legislation to self-government and better infrastructure, Indigenous leaders say they’re looking for action from Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government.http://dlvr.it/TR5CGh
The safety of snow removal workers was highlighted again when a Peterborough, Ont., resident opened the cab of a machine and tried to remove the driver’s ear protection.http://dlvr.it/TR5CGD
Hilton today announced the signing of Conrad Meia Praia Algarve, a new luxury beachfront resort showcasing Conrad Hotels & Resorts’ globally recognised design and experiential ethos in the Algarve when it opens in spring 2027. The project will be developed by the joint-venture between PGIM’s real estate business, Sonae Sierra and Iberian Hospitality Solutions (IHSP)… Read more: Hilton Signs Conrad Meia Praia Algarve, a New Luxury Beachfront Resort in Portugal’s Algarve
Italian cuisine, officially recognised by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, is far more than a collection of recipes: it is a language shaped by memory and territory. A living knowledge that reveals itself through travel—by crossing places, traditions and regional identities—and which, across Minor Hotels’ properties in Italy, becomes a gastronomic experience capable… Read more: Minor Hotels Elevates Italy’s UNESCO Designated Culinary Heritage
Many Canadians are enduring long waits to learn the fate of relatives who have been arrested or gone missing in the wake of a violent crackdown on protests during which at least 7,000 people were killed, rights group say.http://dlvr.it/TR50XT
Ontario’s changes to its post-secondary financial aid model have raised concerns about rising student debt and a return to when unaffordability deterred people from getting a higher education.http://dlvr.it/TR4zd1
A fact sheet from the White House said the latest tariff will not hit goods compliant under the Canada-U.S.-Mexico agreement on trade, known as CUSMA.http://dlvr.it/TR4n2t
The city said its new policy creates ‘tolerance zones’ on city-owned land, where encampments would be permitted if they meet certain safety rules.http://dlvr.it/TR4n2r
On Thursday, the City of Kelowna announced its latest response to the ongoing issues plaguing downtown: temporary overnight security patrols.http://dlvr.it/TR4n2M
Company behind ChatGPT last year flagged Jesse Van Rootselaar’s account for ‘furtherance of violent activities’ ChatGPT-maker OpenAI has said it considered alerting Canadian police last year about the activities of a person who months later committed one of the worst school shootings in the country’s history. OpenAI said last June the company identified the account… Read more: OpenAI considered alerting Canadian police about school shooting suspect months ago
Alberta’s premier used to want rapid growth in newcomers and enjoyed surplus budgets. Now in deficit, she’s pointing a finger at immigration levels.http://dlvr.it/TR4dxq
The snowpack in the Selkirk and Monashee mountains is considered to be of considerable risk for a human-triggered avalanche, according to Avalanche Canada.http://dlvr.it/TR4cD6
The home of the Toronto police constable described as the “genesis” of a months-long corruption probe was listed for sale this week while the officer remains behind bars.http://dlvr.it/TR4ZQ3
Hotels have more women executives at the top of their organizations than they used to. But the middle-ranks still don’t have enough of a sustainable pipeline of future leaders.http://dlvr.it/TR4YPR The post Hotels Have Made Progress on Women in Leadership. But the Pipeline Is Thin. first appeared on Vacation Travel Listings.http://dlvr.it/TR4YX0
Booking Holdings could survive hotel chains switching allegiances to the LLMs. But how long would it take for independent hotels to likewise jump ship?http://dlvr.it/TR4Y4C The post Wyndham and Marriott’s Agentic Plans Put Pressure on Booking. Are the Concerns Justified? first appeared on Vacation Travel Listings.http://dlvr.it/TR4YCR
Ontario will allow bars and restaurants across the province to start selling alcohol as of 6 a.m. ET on Sunday as the Canadian men’s hockey team competes for a gold medal at the Olympics.http://dlvr.it/TR4XT6
This is less a single hotel launch than a blueprint: build for Indians first, keep the brands at global standard, and let infrastructure shifts dictate where the next deals land.http://dlvr.it/TR4QZj The post Ennismore CEO Lines Up More India Deals After Mumbai Debut first appeared on Vacation Travel Listings.http://dlvr.it/TR4QmB
Canada survived another hockey scare on Friday, erasing a two-goal deficit to be Finland 3-2 in the Olympic semifinal game in Milan. Nathan MacKinnon scored the game winner on the power playe with 35.2 seconds remaining in the game.http://dlvr.it/TR4PgT
Nestlé is negotiating to sell off the remainder of its ice cream business to a company it partnered with ten years ago, but says there will be no immediate impact on its Canadian operations.http://dlvr.it/TR4Pg9
An Ontario man accused of laundering millions of dollars in assets for an international drug smuggling ring allegedly led by former Olympian Ryan Wedding has been denied bail.http://dlvr.it/TR4PPM
Quebec’s justice minister has reversed course in the face of strong criticism of his plan to enshrine abortion rights in his constitution bill.http://dlvr.it/TR4PD4
A Porter Airlines flight arriving in Hamilton from Edmonton on Wednesday lost traction and slid off the taxiway, officials tell Global News.http://dlvr.it/TR4P53
Alan Carr and Amanda Holden might get their celebrity credentials from their TV careers – but it’s clear their interior design and renovation skills are up to scratch too.http://dlvr.it/TR4J4q The post Inside the beautiful Greek island home renovated by Alan Carr and Amanda Holden as it hits the market first appeared on Vacation Travel Listings.http://dlvr.it/TR4JMk
Expedia’s annual filing now treats AI agents as a major threat, not just a competitive pressure. The company is betting that direct engagement can keep it from becoming an invisible backend.http://dlvr.it/TR4GXF The post What Expedia Says About the Coming Agentic Travel Fight first appeared on Vacation Travel Listings.http://dlvr.it/TR4GjN
You can say this about the First Earl of Sheffield and Lord Glenelg: they had a good run in New Brunswick for two long-dead, nearly unknown British officials.http://dlvr.it/TR4FNn
Obstruction charges have been stayed against three people who refused to give their names to police during a raid on a compound in Richmound, Sask., in September 2025. The preliminary hearing for the self-proclaimed “Queen of Canada,” Romana Didulo, has also been rescheduled.http://dlvr.it/TR4DKB
Defence lawyer Leora Shemesh is continuing her cross examination of the fourth complainant in the sexual assault trial of Canadian businessman Frank Stronach.http://dlvr.it/TR4D49
The Canadians will be playing without their captain, Sidney Crosby, in today’s semifinal game against Finland, Hockey Canada has announced. The winner moves on to the gold-medal game on Sunday.http://dlvr.it/TR4D3N
UK residents are increasingly looking to Portugal as a permanent place to live, ditching the grey skies and dreary weather in Britain.http://dlvr.it/TR4CQH The post Brits are flocking to Portugal as the number of UK nationals living there triples in the past decade first appeared on Vacation Travel Listings.http://dlvr.it/TR4Ccx
Hospitality is constantly evolving. Here’s what has stood out this season.http://dlvr.it/TR4BKF The post Best in Hospitality Winter 2026: New Brands and Ideas That Matter first appeared on Vacation Travel Listings.http://dlvr.it/TR4BYN
From electronic organisers to passport holders, there are plenty of items that are essential to pack to make your travels go smoothly.http://dlvr.it/TR4BHd The post Best travel essentials: The travel team reviews every product you should NEVER holiday without – this is their ultimate packing hit list first appeared on Vacation Travel Listings.http://dlvr.it/TR4BWF
From electronic organisers to passport holders, there are plenty of items that are essential to pack to make your travels go smoothly.http://dlvr.it/TR4B6B The post Best travel essentials: The travel team reviews every product you should NEVER holiday without – this is their ultimate packing hit list first appeared on Vacation Travel Listings.http://dlvr.it/TR4BF9
The London Nationals junior hockey team in London, Ont., are sending a hockey song of inspiration to Canada’s men’s hockey team ahead of the semi-final game Friday, sung to the tune of our national anthem.http://dlvr.it/TR49wl
Four Seasons Hotel Toronto proudly announces the appointment of Chelan Goonetilleke as its new General Manager. Chelan brings a wealth of experience and a passion for excellence, transferring from Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler, where he served as General Manager.http://dlvr.it/TR48tw
Divi Resorts is reinforcing its commitment to making Caribbean travel more accessible, flexible, and rewarding for today’s travelers by highlighting the advantages of booking directly through its official website, www.diviresorts.com. With beachfront resorts across Aruba, Barbados, Bonaire, St. Maarten, and St. Croix, Divi Resorts continues to focus on providing options that allow guests to plan… Read more: Divi Resorts Highlights Exclusive Direct Booking Perks
Tracey Lothian’s landlord said he was going to renovate the home she was renting and he needed her to move out. She left, but he didn’t carry out the renovations. He brought in a new tenant and raised the rent more than 30 per cent.http://dlvr.it/TR48lH
The first round of judges for 2026 Skift IDEA Awards includes destination leaders, airline analysts, sustainability executives, marketers, and data chiefs shaping how travel actually runs.http://dlvr.it/TR45b8 The post Meet the Leaders Judging your 2026 Skift IDEA Awards Entry first appeared on Vacation Travel Listings.http://dlvr.it/TR45gL
For a last-minute Easter holiday, you might be looking for a great city break – without a hefty price tag to match. Here are the best options to choose from…http://dlvr.it/TR422c The post REVEALED: The cheapest city breaks in Europe for a holiday this Easter first appeared on Vacation Travel Listings.http://dlvr.it/TR42G1
Alan Carr and Amanda Holden might get their celebrity credentials from their TV careers – but it’s clear their interior design and renovation skills are up to scratch too.http://dlvr.it/TR41r2 The post Inside the beautiful Greek island home renovated by Alan Carr and Amanda Holden as it hits the market first appeared on Vacation Travel Listings.http://dlvr.it/TR42Dk
Wizz Air passengers might find they no longer have to grapple with their luggage on the morning of their flight anymore.http://dlvr.it/TR41mZ The post Wizz Air launches bag drop service at UK airport – the evening BEFORE your flight first appeared on Vacation Travel Listings.http://dlvr.it/TR429V
As new rules come in for British dual citizens next week, the Home Office has issued guidance to airlines that might make things smoother and cheaper.http://dlvr.it/TR41m2 The post Expired passport lifeline offered to millions from next week ahead of major rule change first appeared on Vacation Travel Listings.http://dlvr.it/TR429G
From electronic organisers to passport holders, there are plenty of items that are essential to pack to make your travels go smoothly.http://dlvr.it/TR41ls The post Best travel essentials: The travel team reviews every product you should NEVER holiday without – this is their ultimate packing hit list first appeared on Vacation Travel Listings.http://dlvr.it/TR420q
From electronic organisers to passport holders, there are plenty of items that are essential to pack to make your travels go smoothly.http://dlvr.it/TR41ls The post Best travel essentials: The travel team reviews every product you should NEVER holiday without – this is their ultimate packing hit list first appeared on Vacation Travel Listings.http://dlvr.it/TR420q
After endless days of rain in recent weeks, Brits are searching for somewhere that offers dry and warm temperatures.http://dlvr.it/TR41lJ The post Revealed: The sunny destination Brits are flocking to escape the rain – with flights up to £450 cheaper now than next month first appeared on Vacation Travel Listings.http://dlvr.it/TR420f
With the film release of the new Wuthering Heights film the talk of the town, plenty of Brits might be seeking a similar Yorkshire backdrop for their own holidays.http://dlvr.it/TR41k8 The post Inside the UK destination where you can still find the romantic wildness of Wuthering Heights first appeared on Vacation Travel Listings.http://dlvr.it/TR420K
Forget London and Manchester’s Chinatowns, there is another bustling neighbourhood in Europe that is even bigger in size and population.http://dlvr.it/TR41jb The post Inside the biggest Chinatown in Europe – which most tourists miss first appeared on Vacation Travel Listings.http://dlvr.it/TR41zL
The post AmaWaterways Launches Fresh Brand Identity, Encouraging River Cruisers to ‘Follow Their Own Current’ appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. AmaWaterways has entered a new era, unveiling a refreshed global brand identity that invites travellers to “Follow Their Own Current” The post AmaWaterways Launches Fresh Brand Identity, Encouraging River Cruisers… Read more: AmaWaterways Launches Fresh Brand Identity, Encouraging River Cruisers to ‘Follow Their Own Current’
The post Marriott Bonvoy Launches Global Promotion Offering Bonus Points and Elite Night Credits Across 30+ Brands appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Marriott Bonvoy is kicking off 2026 with a powerful new global promotion, giving members more reasons—and more rewards—to explore its The post Marriott Bonvoy Launches Global Promotion Offering… Read more: Marriott Bonvoy Launches Global Promotion Offering Bonus Points and Elite Night Credits Across 30+ Brands
The post Five Reasons to Visit Kamalaya Now: Inside the Next Era of Thailand’s Legendary Wellness Sanctuary appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Kamalaya enters its third decade with a renewed commitment to integrative healing, longevity, and transformative wellbeing—making 2026 one of the The post Five Reasons to Visit Kamalaya Now:… Read more: Five Reasons to Visit Kamalaya Now: Inside the Next Era of Thailand’s Legendary Wellness Sanctuary
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An investor who was in business with Jeffrey Epstein; a prominent Quebec businessman who tried to sell Epstein his villa; the province’s pension fund manager rethinks one of its partnerships — here are three ways Quebec shows up in the Epstein files.http://dlvr.it/TR3sVd
Our expert rounds up the best waterproof jackets and raincoats for everything from a drizzly coffee run to hiking in the wilderness • The best umbrellas for staying dry in the wind and rain In the words of Alfred Wainwright, “there is no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing”. When you live in… Read more: The best women’s waterproof jackets in the UK for every type of adventure, tested
The post Robert Pattenden takes helm as GM of The Singapore EDITION appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Marriott International has appointed Robert Pattenden as the new general manager of The Singapore EDITION. The post Robert Pattenden takes helm as GM of The Singapore EDITION appeared first on Travel Daily Media.http://dlvr.it/TR3ljQ… Read more: Robert Pattenden takes helm as GM of The Singapore EDITION
Four of the five candidates said they are running to rebuild the party, while Tony McQuail was the lone candidate who said he is eyeing the Prime Minister’s Office.http://dlvr.it/TR3lC8
“They went to find him for his medication and couldn’t find him. He wasn’t in his bed anymore. They knocked on the bathroom door. Nobody answered,” she said.http://dlvr.it/TR3lC2
The post Chapman Freeborn UAE office surpasses 2026 targets appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Chapman Freeborn UAE office surpasses 2026 targets The post Chapman Freeborn UAE office surpasses 2026 targets appeared first on Travel Daily Media.http://dlvr.it/TR3g5c The post Chapman Freeborn UAE office surpasses 2026 targets first appeared on Vacation Travel… Read more: Chapman Freeborn UAE office surpasses 2026 targets
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The post Loganair reaches 250,000 passengers on key route appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Loganair reaches 250,000 passengers on key route The post Loganair reaches 250,000 passengers on key route appeared first on Travel Daily Media.http://dlvr.it/TR3g5Y The post Loganair reaches 250,000 passengers on key route first appeared on Vacation Travel… Read more: Loganair reaches 250,000 passengers on key route
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The post Visit Qatar hosts first Sneaker Con in Doha appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Visit Qatar hosts first Sneaker Con in Doha The post Visit Qatar hosts first Sneaker Con in Doha appeared first on Travel Daily Media.http://dlvr.it/TR3g5S The post Visit Qatar hosts first Sneaker Con in Doha first… Read more: Visit Qatar hosts first Sneaker Con in Doha
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The post United Airlines enhances MileagePlus cardholder benefits appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. United Airlines enhances MileagePlus cardholder benefits The post United Airlines enhances MileagePlus cardholder benefits appeared first on Travel Daily Media.http://dlvr.it/TR3g5D The post United Airlines enhances MileagePlus cardholder benefits first appeared on Vacation Travel Listings.http://dlvr.it/TR3g8W
The post Cygnett Hotels expands with Cozzet Amritsar appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Cygnett Hotels expands with Cozzet Amritsar The post Cygnett Hotels expands with Cozzet Amritsar appeared first on Travel Daily Media.http://dlvr.it/TR3g4s The post Cygnett Hotels expands with Cozzet Amritsar first appeared on Vacation Travel Listings.http://dlvr.it/TR3g80
Premier Danielle Smith wants to hold a referendum in October on measures to limit immigration to Alberta and changes she believes would give the province more rights under the Constitution.http://dlvr.it/TR3cyp
The post Thai Airways prioritises business class as premium demand surges appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Thai Airways threw the global commercial aviation sector for a loop as 2026 began when it announced that it was doing away with first class and offering a new option called Business Plus. The… Read more: Thai Airways prioritises business class as premium demand surges
The post Asian sports tourism revenue climbs as region hosts major global sporting events appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. This year, a number of Asian nations are set to host some of the most prominent sporting events and this points out a significant development: the continent is rising as a… Read more: Asian sports tourism revenue climbs as region hosts major global sporting events
The post Delhi hotel tariffs spike as Altman, Pichai arrive for AI summit appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. The AI Impact Summit 2026, being held from February 16 to 20 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, not only The post Delhi hotel tariffs spike as Altman, Pichai arrive for AI… Read more: Delhi hotel tariffs spike as Altman, Pichai arrive for AI summit
Reports are coming in about layoffs, from London to Uruguay, showing the impact of Sabre’s ‘inflation reduction plan.’ That, and several leadership shifts, show how Sabre is restructuring around agentic AI.http://dlvr.it/TR3Xxw The post Sabre Lays Off Staff Amid C-Suite Reshuffle in Bid to Become ‘AI-Native’ first appeared on Vacation Travel Listings.http://dlvr.it/TR3Y13
The same forces weighing on U.S. travel are hitting Las Vegas especially hard.http://dlvr.it/TR3RKh The post Las Vegas Tourism Suffers Sharp Decline first appeared on Vacation Travel Listings.http://dlvr.it/TR3RQx
B.C.’s most populous city is now part of a growing trend of crime where perpetrators threaten residents and businesses with violence in exchange for money.http://dlvr.it/TR3Qpw
A woman said it’s hard to live with the fact that she may have walked “like lamb to a slaughter” into a Toronto condo bedroom where she was then sexually assaulted by Frank Stronach, court heard on Thursday.http://dlvr.it/TR3PcR
Choice Hotels is doing something none of its publicly traded rivals are doing right now: getting smaller on purpose.http://dlvr.it/TR3P6W The post Choice Hotels’ Purge: Sheds Weak Properties to Lift Brand Quality first appeared on Vacation Travel Listings.http://dlvr.it/TR3PBn
The Canadian Challenge is the biggest dog sled race in Saskatchewan. The multi-day competition based in La Ronge boils down to a musher, a team of dogs and a winter trail that has carried people through the North for generations.http://dlvr.it/TR3L8y
ICYMI: Kimberly Prost and Luz del Carmen Ibáñez Carranza vow US reprisals will not affect work of international criminal court When the Canadian Kimberly Prost learned Donald Trump’s administration had imposed sanctions on her, it came as a shock. For years, she has sat as a judge at the international criminal court, weighing accusations of… Read more: Credit cards cancelled, Google accounts closed: ICC judges on life under Trump sanctions
Doug Ford announced the idea in a social media post on Wednesday evening, saying he had told Education Minister Paul Calandra to work out how schools could make it possible.http://dlvr.it/TR3KTF
A review into controversial dog testing at a London, Ont., hospital that irked Premier Doug Ford found it was ethical with no evidence of ‘secrecy.’http://dlvr.it/TR3KSY
ICE’s Operation Metro Surge in Minneapolis revealed what happens when hotels become political battlegrounds — and why the industry isn’t ready for what’s coming.http://dlvr.it/TR3JYQ The post The Hotel Industry Wasn’t Built for This. Nothing Was. first appeared on Vacation Travel Listings.http://dlvr.it/TR3Jlm
There are conflicting messages at Tripadvisor these days. Goldberg told employees that it “will take time” for its 3-month-old strategy revamp “to show up in the numbers.” Meanwhile, activist investor Starboard Value argued “the time for incrementalism is over.”http://dlvr.it/TR3GZm The post Tripadvisor CEO Issued Confidential Memo to Employees on ‘Challenging’ Month: Scoop first appeared on… Read more: Tripadvisor CEO Issued Confidential Memo to Employees on ‘Challenging’ Month: Scoop
United is overhauling its MileagePlus program to give more awards to those with the carrier’s credit cards as it looks to attract more high-spend travelers.http://dlvr.it/TR3G3C The post United Shakes Up MileagePlus: Here’s What’s Changing first appeared on Vacation Travel Listings.http://dlvr.it/TR3GCS
A new partnership will see South Korean company Hanwha Ocean share resources and knowledge with Ontario Shipyards and a new shipbuilding learning hub for Mohawk College students.http://dlvr.it/TR3FFD
The Alberta government wants the Supreme Court of Canada to decide the constitutionality of a rule requiring new lawyers to swear an oath of allegiance to the monarch. In December, Alberta’s Court of Appeal sided with Sikh lawyer Prabjot Singh Wirring, who has been fighting the mandatory requirement since June 2022.http://dlvr.it/TR3DwG
Meliá Hotels International has been included for the ninth consecutive year in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2026, the industry benchmark publication that recognises companies with the best sustainability performance worldwide.In this edition, the company has been distinguished as the Top 10% of its sector, Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines, a milestone that confirms its… Read more: Meliá recognized in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2026 for the ninth consecutive year
IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with JADEER GROUP for Hotel Indigo Cairo New Administrative Capital, further expanding the company’s Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio in Egypt. The 140-key hotel will be located within a mixed-use development in the New Capital in the east of Cairo… Read more: IHG Hotels & Resorts expands Luxury & Lifestyle footprint in Egypt
A tenant who told a past landlord she made $120,000 a year as an online content creator is scheduled to go before Ontario’s Landlord and Tenant Board next month, accused of not paying rent to her current landlord for almost a year.http://dlvr.it/TR5b75
Over 5,000 human trafficking incidents were reported to police in Canada between 2014 and 2024, according to federal data, with the highest average annual rates in Thunder Bay. Ahead of National Human Trafficking Awareness Day on Sunday, students and advocates in the northwestern Ontario city are working to address the illegal exploitation of people, often… Read more: Thunder Bay had highest average annual human trafficking rate in Canada over decade. Here’s what’s being done
ICYMI: Company behind ChatGPT last year flagged Jesse Van Rootselaar’s account for ‘furtherance of violent activities’ ChatGPT-maker OpenAI has said it considered alerting Canadian police last year about the activities of a person who months later committed one of the worst school shootings in the country’s history. OpenAI said last June the company identified the… Read more: OpenAI considered alerting Canadian police about school shooting suspect months ago
Minister Solomon says the federal government is in contact with OpenAI following reports about online activity connected to the Tumbler Ridge shooting.http://dlvr.it/TR5Vgs
Updated polling suggests measures of alienation and dissatisfaction have moderated in the country since earlier Ipsos polls in 2019.http://dlvr.it/TR5Vgn
A heli-skier has died after being caught in an avalanche near Revelstoke, B.C., with RCMP and the BC Coroners Service investigating the fatal incident.http://dlvr.it/TR5VgY
Some callers to Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s provincewide radio show are in support of her recently-announced referendum, while others rallying outside the legislature in Edmonton say they’re disheartened with the direction Smith is taking with the province.http://dlvr.it/TR5RkJ
A funeral for one of the victim’s of the Tumbler Ridge, B.C., mass shooting has been cancelled as a result of the threats, according to the local newspaper.http://dlvr.it/TR5NmV
Unions representing federal workers say the Treasury Board of Canada’s update only confirms what they already knew.http://dlvr.it/TR5L1N
This year marks the 60th anniversary of the École supérieure de ballet du Québec (ESBQ) — a milestone administrators say should be celebratory. Instead, they’re warning of financial strain.http://dlvr.it/TR5CSm
Trump announced Saturday he is raising global tariffs to 15 per cent from 10 per cent, following a Supreme Court ruling that invalidated key elements of his trade policy.http://dlvr.it/TR5CJ0
From clean drinking water legislation to self-government and better infrastructure, Indigenous leaders say they’re looking for action from Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government.http://dlvr.it/TR5CGh
The safety of snow removal workers was highlighted again when a Peterborough, Ont., resident opened the cab of a machine and tried to remove the driver’s ear protection.http://dlvr.it/TR5CGD
Hilton today announced the signing of Conrad Meia Praia Algarve, a new luxury beachfront resort showcasing Conrad Hotels & Resorts’ globally recognised design and experiential ethos in the Algarve when it opens in spring 2027. The project will be developed by the joint-venture between PGIM’s real estate business, Sonae Sierra and Iberian Hospitality Solutions (IHSP)… Read more: Hilton Signs Conrad Meia Praia Algarve, a New Luxury Beachfront Resort in Portugal’s Algarve
Italian cuisine, officially recognised by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, is far more than a collection of recipes: it is a language shaped by memory and territory. A living knowledge that reveals itself through travel—by crossing places, traditions and regional identities—and which, across Minor Hotels’ properties in Italy, becomes a gastronomic experience capable… Read more: Minor Hotels Elevates Italy’s UNESCO Designated Culinary Heritage
Many Canadians are enduring long waits to learn the fate of relatives who have been arrested or gone missing in the wake of a violent crackdown on protests during which at least 7,000 people were killed, rights group say.http://dlvr.it/TR50XT
Ontario’s changes to its post-secondary financial aid model have raised concerns about rising student debt and a return to when unaffordability deterred people from getting a higher education.http://dlvr.it/TR4zd1
A fact sheet from the White House said the latest tariff will not hit goods compliant under the Canada-U.S.-Mexico agreement on trade, known as CUSMA.http://dlvr.it/TR4n2t
The city said its new policy creates ‘tolerance zones’ on city-owned land, where encampments would be permitted if they meet certain safety rules.http://dlvr.it/TR4n2r
On Thursday, the City of Kelowna announced its latest response to the ongoing issues plaguing downtown: temporary overnight security patrols.http://dlvr.it/TR4n2M
Company behind ChatGPT last year flagged Jesse Van Rootselaar’s account for ‘furtherance of violent activities’ ChatGPT-maker OpenAI has said it considered alerting Canadian police last year about the activities of a person who months later committed one of the worst school shootings in the country’s history. OpenAI said last June the company identified the account… Read more: OpenAI considered alerting Canadian police about school shooting suspect months ago
Alberta’s premier used to want rapid growth in newcomers and enjoyed surplus budgets. Now in deficit, she’s pointing a finger at immigration levels.http://dlvr.it/TR4dxq
The snowpack in the Selkirk and Monashee mountains is considered to be of considerable risk for a human-triggered avalanche, according to Avalanche Canada.http://dlvr.it/TR4cD6
The home of the Toronto police constable described as the “genesis” of a months-long corruption probe was listed for sale this week while the officer remains behind bars.http://dlvr.it/TR4ZQ3
Ontario will allow bars and restaurants across the province to start selling alcohol as of 6 a.m. ET on Sunday as the Canadian men’s hockey team competes for a gold medal at the Olympics.http://dlvr.it/TR4XT6
Canada survived another hockey scare on Friday, erasing a two-goal deficit to be Finland 3-2 in the Olympic semifinal game in Milan. Nathan MacKinnon scored the game winner on the power playe with 35.2 seconds remaining in the game.http://dlvr.it/TR4PgT
Nestlé is negotiating to sell off the remainder of its ice cream business to a company it partnered with ten years ago, but says there will be no immediate impact on its Canadian operations.http://dlvr.it/TR4Pg9
An Ontario man accused of laundering millions of dollars in assets for an international drug smuggling ring allegedly led by former Olympian Ryan Wedding has been denied bail.http://dlvr.it/TR4PPM
Quebec’s justice minister has reversed course in the face of strong criticism of his plan to enshrine abortion rights in his constitution bill.http://dlvr.it/TR4PD4
A Porter Airlines flight arriving in Hamilton from Edmonton on Wednesday lost traction and slid off the taxiway, officials tell Global News.http://dlvr.it/TR4P53
You can say this about the First Earl of Sheffield and Lord Glenelg: they had a good run in New Brunswick for two long-dead, nearly unknown British officials.http://dlvr.it/TR4FNn
Obstruction charges have been stayed against three people who refused to give their names to police during a raid on a compound in Richmound, Sask., in September 2025. The preliminary hearing for the self-proclaimed “Queen of Canada,” Romana Didulo, has also been rescheduled.http://dlvr.it/TR4DKB
Defence lawyer Leora Shemesh is continuing her cross examination of the fourth complainant in the sexual assault trial of Canadian businessman Frank Stronach.http://dlvr.it/TR4D49
The Canadians will be playing without their captain, Sidney Crosby, in today’s semifinal game against Finland, Hockey Canada has announced. The winner moves on to the gold-medal game on Sunday.http://dlvr.it/TR4D3N
The London Nationals junior hockey team in London, Ont., are sending a hockey song of inspiration to Canada’s men’s hockey team ahead of the semi-final game Friday, sung to the tune of our national anthem.http://dlvr.it/TR49wl
Four Seasons Hotel Toronto proudly announces the appointment of Chelan Goonetilleke as its new General Manager. Chelan brings a wealth of experience and a passion for excellence, transferring from Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler, where he served as General Manager.http://dlvr.it/TR48tw
Divi Resorts is reinforcing its commitment to making Caribbean travel more accessible, flexible, and rewarding for today’s travelers by highlighting the advantages of booking directly through its official website, www.diviresorts.com. With beachfront resorts across Aruba, Barbados, Bonaire, St. Maarten, and St. Croix, Divi Resorts continues to focus on providing options that allow guests to plan… Read more: Divi Resorts Highlights Exclusive Direct Booking Perks
Tracey Lothian’s landlord said he was going to renovate the home she was renting and he needed her to move out. She left, but he didn’t carry out the renovations. He brought in a new tenant and raised the rent more than 30 per cent.http://dlvr.it/TR48lH
An investor who was in business with Jeffrey Epstein; a prominent Quebec businessman who tried to sell Epstein his villa; the province’s pension fund manager rethinks one of its partnerships — here are three ways Quebec shows up in the Epstein files.http://dlvr.it/TR3sVd
Our expert rounds up the best waterproof jackets and raincoats for everything from a drizzly coffee run to hiking in the wilderness • The best umbrellas for staying dry in the wind and rain In the words of Alfred Wainwright, “there is no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing”. When you live in… Read more: The best women’s waterproof jackets in the UK for every type of adventure, tested
Four of the five candidates said they are running to rebuild the party, while Tony McQuail was the lone candidate who said he is eyeing the Prime Minister’s Office.http://dlvr.it/TR3lC8
“They went to find him for his medication and couldn’t find him. He wasn’t in his bed anymore. They knocked on the bathroom door. Nobody answered,” she said.http://dlvr.it/TR3lC2
Now in Milan for the 2026 Games, Mathieu Caron says 28 athletes from 10 countries are wearing his designs.http://dlvr.it/TR3lBJ
Premier Danielle Smith wants to hold a referendum in October on measures to limit immigration to Alberta and changes she believes would give the province more rights under the Constitution.http://dlvr.it/TR3cyp
B.C.’s most populous city is now part of a growing trend of crime where perpetrators threaten residents and businesses with violence in exchange for money.http://dlvr.it/TR3Qpw
A woman said it’s hard to live with the fact that she may have walked “like lamb to a slaughter” into a Toronto condo bedroom where she was then sexually assaulted by Frank Stronach, court heard on Thursday.http://dlvr.it/TR3PcR
The Canadian Challenge is the biggest dog sled race in Saskatchewan. The multi-day competition based in La Ronge boils down to a musher, a team of dogs and a winter trail that has carried people through the North for generations.http://dlvr.it/TR3L8y
ICYMI: Kimberly Prost and Luz del Carmen Ibáñez Carranza vow US reprisals will not affect work of international criminal court When the Canadian Kimberly Prost learned Donald Trump’s administration had imposed sanctions on her, it came as a shock. For years, she has sat as a judge at the international criminal court, weighing accusations of… Read more: Credit cards cancelled, Google accounts closed: ICC judges on life under Trump sanctions
Atlantic Canada’s population boom has ended, with each of the four provinces losing residents at the end of 2025. http://dlvr.it/TR3KVk
Doug Ford announced the idea in a social media post on Wednesday evening, saying he had told Education Minister Paul Calandra to work out how schools could make it possible.http://dlvr.it/TR3KTF
A review into controversial dog testing at a London, Ont., hospital that irked Premier Doug Ford found it was ethical with no evidence of ‘secrecy.’http://dlvr.it/TR3KSY
A new partnership will see South Korean company Hanwha Ocean share resources and knowledge with Ontario Shipyards and a new shipbuilding learning hub for Mohawk College students.http://dlvr.it/TR3FFD
The Alberta government wants the Supreme Court of Canada to decide the constitutionality of a rule requiring new lawyers to swear an oath of allegiance to the monarch. In December, Alberta’s Court of Appeal sided with Sikh lawyer Prabjot Singh Wirring, who has been fighting the mandatory requirement since June 2022.http://dlvr.it/TR3DwG
