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Egencia’s TripNavigator app Solves Ground Transportation Hassles By Connecting With Uber And Citymapper

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LONDON, Feb. 24, 2016 /CNW/ — Egencia® TripNavigator app now solves “last mile” hassles for business travelers with personalized information and choice for selecting the best route and ground transportation options throughout their journey. For 45 per cent of business travelers around the globe, arranging ground transportation is the most frustrating part of booking their own travel. Frustrated, unaware of other options or pressed for time, 70 per cent of these business travelers choose to default to the taxi line at the airport as the easiest way to find their way around an unfamiliar city.

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Expedia.ca Predicting Canadians Will Travel Closer To Home In 2016

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TORONTO, Feb. 23, 2016 /CNW/ – According to a recent survey commissioned by Canada’s leading full-service online travel provider Expedia.ca, Canadians have their sights set on destinations closer to home when it comes to travel in 2016. Despite the slide in the value of the Canadian dollar, results of the survey show that 64 per cent of consumers surveyed are planning to travel and another 83 per cent wish they could be travelling.

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Survey finds Canadians are ready to hit the beach…right off the plane

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Survey reveals that sun-starved Canadians are packing swimsuits in their carry-on for instant beach access TORONTO, Feb. 17, 2016 /CNW/ – A new study, released today by the Saint Lucia Tourist Board, shows Canadians are keen to hit the beach right off the plane with nearly 40 per cent of Canadians packing their bathing suit in their carry-on just in case their luggage doesn’t make it through.  Consumer research into Canadians’ habits when travelling to the Caribbean examines the behaviour’s and planning process taken in advance of their trip south.

TripAdvisor expands instant hotel booking across English speaking markets

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TripAdvisor has announced it has expanded instant booking for hotels to nine English-speaking countries, including Australia, Canada, India, Ireland, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore and South Africa. Travellers in these markets are now able to conveniently book a hotel on all of TripAdvisor’s platforms, desktop and mobile, without leaving the site. Source: TripAdvisor expands instant hotel booking across English speaking markets

Actual Complaints Received by “Thomas Cook Vacations”

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Perhaps too many people had their brains baking in the sun for longer than the recommended time…. These Are Actual Complaints Received by “Thomas Cook Vacations” From Dissatisfied Customers: 1. “They should not allow topless sunbathing on the beach. It was very distracting for my husband who just wanted to relax.” 2. “On my holiday to Goa in India, I was disgusted to find that almost every restaurant served curry. I don’t like spicy food.” 

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Europe Is All Yours With Transat – Offering More Destinations, Flights And Holiday Packages In 2016

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MONTREAL, Jan. 21, 2016 /CNW Telbec/ – Travellers looking to discover the treasures of Europe for the first time, as well as those making a return trip to explore new sights and sounds, will be spoiled for choice when they see Transat’s vast selection of packages, tours, cruises and à la carte travel suggestions for the 2016 season. Products on offer this year include a direct flight to Zagreb, Croatia, new vacation packages including cycling trips in partnership with Vélo Québec, and increased flight frequencies. The latest line-up is showcased in Transat’s new 2016 Europe brochure.

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WestJet Announces Year-Round Service To London

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Non-stop service to London will operate year-round from Calgary and Toronto CALGARY, Jan. 6, 2016 /CNW/ – WestJet today announced it is extending two of its new non-stop transatlantic services to London (Gatwick) from seasonal to year-round. Flights from Calgary (3x per week) and Toronto (daily) to London will now operate on a year-round basis through the winter, while service from Vancouver, Edmonton, Winnipeg and St. John’s will operate seasonally as announced in September 2015.

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Visit Australia from only $1,575 Cdn

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For a limited time Tourism Australia and Air New Zealand are offering seven ways to experience Australia for one low fare CNW/ — Last week Tourism Australia and Air New Zealand  announced more choices for Canadians flying to Australia by offering one special fare of only $1,575 to seven of Australia’s top destinations (on sale from October 26 – November 15, 2015).