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Booking.com shines light on Canadian travellers’ optimism on the horizon for getting back to travel

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April

2021

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Despite knowing that the pandemic finish line hasn’t been reached just yet, two thirds of Canadian travellers (72%) feel more hopeful about travelling in 202167% of Canadian travellers willing to … Read more
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Women in Tech at Booking.com

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February

2021

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Today’s world is increasingly driven by technology innovation and technology touches all areas of business. Recent Booking.com research found that more than half (51%) of Canadian travellers are … Read more
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5 beautiful places to propose in Canada

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February

2021

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For what’s supposed to be the most romantic moment of your life, the setting ought to be extraordinary. And with landscapes ranging from arctic blue lakes to rose-gold sandy beaches, Canada has some … Read more

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Booking.com Reveals the Most Welcoming Places in Canada 2021

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Even amidst a year of uncertainty and untold challenges for the entire travel industry, 2020 proved the world is still full of amazing hospitality and great hosts ready to provide people with incredible travel experiences. With a mission to make it …

Booking.com Reveals the Most Welcoming Places on Earth to Keep Inspiring Your Wanderlust

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Even amidst a year of uncertainty and untold challenges for the entire travel industry, 2020 proved the world is still full of amazing hospitality and great hosts ready to provide people with incredible travel experiences. With a mission to make it …

Haunted Hotels, Creepy Hostels and Spooky Castles: The Ultimate Halloween Getaways

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Before the coronavirus outbreak, 48% of Canadian travellers considered “finding thrills and excitement” to be an important personal motivation, so once people feel safe to travel again, this will likely be a similar incentive. As nights get longer …

10 Canadian Destinations on the Rise

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As many are forgoing air travel for car and packed events for social distance-friendly smaller gatherings this year, Canada’s towns and bays are definitely having a moment. New research from travel leader Booking.com has found that lesser known …

Canada is Calling: The Return of the Classic Road Trip

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With most travel on pause and social distancing, grounded flights and evolving travel restrictions all part of today’s reality, new research from Booking.com shows that Canadians are still very keen to travel again, once it’s safe to do so. While …

Discover the Top 10 Most Welcoming Places on Earth

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After a long journey, nothing beats a warm welcome, friendly smile or helping hand. With a mission to make it easier for everyone to experience the world, Booking.com is connecting travellers with great travel providers across the globe. For the …

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Booking.com Traveller Review Awards 2021 Recognize Over 8,000 Partners Across Canada

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TORONTO - JANUARY 19, 2021 - Today Booking.com announced it will present 8,130 Traveller Review Awards to Canadian partners, alongside over one million global partners across 220 countries and territories who made travel experiences more memorable …

Smarter, Kinder, Safer: Booking.com Reveals 9 Predictions for the Future of Travel

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Toronto, ON – October 20, 2020 - With few facets of our lives and world unchanged by the unparalleled impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, travel too will be forever re-shaped by this extraordinary moment in time. Innovation within the …

Booking.com Reveals How and Where Canadians Rediscovered Travel Closer to Home this Summer

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Toronto, ON – September 23, 2020 - Travel may not be the same during these unprecedented times, but new data from Booking.com reveals that the happiness travel can bring is hardly measured in kilometres. Though travel plans may have changed …

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Apr

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Two Thirds Of Canadians Feel More Hopeful About Travelling In 2021

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Apr

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www.travelpress.com

‘Better Than Sex? Travel Tops Love And Work For Canadians In New Survey

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Apr

2021

openjaw.com

Canadians looking forward to travelling this year

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Apr

2021

www.castanet.net