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Natasha McKenty

Canada

Managing Editor at Travel Pulse Canada

Managing Editor, TravelPulse Canada

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  • 6 days ago | travelpulse.ca | Natasha McKenty |Jessica Puckett |Eric Bowman

    As travel demand rises, so do the scams—and experts say your best defence is a trusted travel advisor and a healthy dose of street smarts. From AI-generated booking sites to old-school street hustles, today’s travel scams are smarter, slicker, and more damaging than ever. “Scammers are combining old-fashioned street tactics with AI-driven deception and digital trickery, making them harder to spot,” says travel and legal expert Joseph Osborne. “These aren’t just petty crimes.

  • 1 week ago | travelpulse.ca | Jen Mallia |Natasha McKenty |Eric Bowman

    Flair Airlines will be scaling back its operations at the Waterloo Region International Airport (YKF), ceasing its international routes and shuttering its crew base as it shifts its focus to charter operations at the airport. “To build long-term resilience, we are expanding into new charter operations that bring stable, guaranteed revenue,” Eric Tanner, Flair Airlines Vice President of Commercial said in a statement to CTV.

  • 1 week ago | travelpulse.ca | Natasha McKenty |Jen Mallia |Eric Bowman

    Destination Canada has unveiled a new global brand, “Canada, naturally.”According to a press release, the new direction is part of a long-term strategy to reshape how the country is marketed to the world. The campaign highlights Canada's understated appeal—its wide-open landscapes, inclusive communities, and everyday moments that feel extraordinary to visitors.

  • 1 week ago | travelpulse.ca | Natasha McKenty |Jen Mallia |Eric Bowman

    Transat Distribution Canada (TDC) recently treated 30 of its top-performing franchise and affiliate agency owners to a seven-night trip to Peru as part of its Bravo Excellence Club program. Hosted in partnership with Transat and tour operator G Adventures, the reward trip included stops in Lima, Cusco, and the iconic Machu Picchu.

  • 1 week ago | travelpulse.ca | Jen Mallia |Natasha McKenty |Eric Bowman

    Flying domestically in Canada is expensive. It isn’t rare to find someone who, when faced with an Edmonton-Victoria flight that costs the same as a flight to London, U.K. opts to go international. WestJet CEO Alexis von Hoensbroech recently addressed the matter at a Calgary business lunch, calling on the government to reduce fees and taxes passengers must pay on airfare. He pointed out that transport infrastructure like bridges, passenger rail and ferries get federal support.

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Natasha Lair - McKenty @NatashaMcKenty
13 May 25

Blue Skies, Big Dreams: 'Girls Can Fly' Events Challenge Aviation’s Gender Gap https://t.co/mqPirZqHjh via @TravelPulseCA

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Natasha Lair - McKenty @NatashaMcKenty
29 Apr 25

Floating Tiki Bar Returns to Toronto's Waterfront for 2025 Season https://t.co/tlRBlN40h3 via @TravelPulse

Natasha Lair - McKenty
Natasha Lair - McKenty @NatashaMcKenty
25 Apr 25

As Domestic Travel Heats Up, Two Canadian Beaches Make Corona’s Global Top 100 List https://t.co/dxgkO9UzF8 via @TravelPulse