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Trump International Hotel in Vancouver Closes Amidst Bankruptcy Filing
The Trump International Hotel in Vancouver closed its doors after just three years and its operator filed for bankruptcy.
Citing the drop in demand in travel amidst the coronavirus pandemic, the operator, TA Hotel Management Partnership, filed for bankruptcy protection on Thursday, according to court papers.
“Its ongoing expenses since the outbreak of Covid-19 and lack of revenue has placed TAHMLP into a position of insolvency,” the company said on its website.
Holborn …
American Tourist Faces $500,000 Fine for Violating Canadian Travel Restrictions, Twice
A tourist from the United States who tried to circumvent Canada’s current travel restrictions amidst the novel coronavirus pandemic is facing a $500,000 fine and six-month term in jail.
John Pennington, who lives in Walton, Kentucky, was en route to Alaska via Canada when he stopped at the Rimrock Resert Hotel at Banff National Park. The Canadian border is closed to all U.S. citizens except those traveling to Alaska. Those entering …
U.S., Canada, Mexico Extend Border Closure to Late September
Travel restrictions between Canada, Mexico, and the United States across their shared borders will likely remain in place through the end of September, the acting secretary of Homeland Security said.
The restrictions on the Canadian border were put into place on March 21 amidst the coronavirus outbreak and extended in April, May, June, and July. They are currently slated to end on September 21.
“We continue to work with our Canadian and …
U.S. and Canada Extend Border Closure to Late August
Travel restrictions between Canada and the United States across their shared border will likely remain in place through the end of August, senior Canadian government officials said Tuesday.
The restrictions on the Canadian border were put into place on March 21 amidst the coronavirus outbreak and extended in April, May, and June. They are currently slated to end on August 21.
The story was first reported by the Reuters news agency.
The extension …
Air Canada to Close 8 Outstations, Discontinue 30 Domestic Routes
Air Canada said it would close eight outstations and end 30 domestic routes amidst the continuing downturn in travel due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The outstations are located in Bathurst, New Brunswick; Baie Comeau, Quebec; Gasper, Quebec; Kingston, Ontario; Mont Joli, Quebec; North Bay, Ontario; Wabush, Newfoundland and Labrador; and Val d’Or, Quebec.
The airline is discontinuing 14 routes in Eastern Canada in the Maritime provinces and Newfoundland and Labrador including Saint …
Europe Poised to Reopen Borders to 14 Countries, But Not to Americans or Russians
After four months, the European Union is preparing to reopen its borders, but the list of countries whose citizens will be able to enter will be very short.
Fourteen to be exact.
The Committee of Permanent Representatives, which is comprised of the ambassadors of EU member countries to the bloc, agreed late Friday to allow citizens of Algeria, Australia, Canada, Georgia, Japan, Montenegro, Morocco, New Zealand, Rwanda, Serbia, South Korea, Thailand, Tunisia, …
WestJet to Layoff 24% of Workforce Amidst Pandemic
WestJet announced plans to lay off 24% of its workforce, or 3,333 employees, as the coronavirus pandemic continues to decimate air travel.
The Calgary-based airline had 14,000 employees before the pandemic struck. Border closures and travel restrictions have grounded two-thirds of its fleet, the airline said.
“WestJet has remained self-sufficient throughout this extended crisis, cutting our costs by more than 60%,” said its CEO, Ed Sims, in a YouTube video to staff.
“Despite these efforts, …
