Tag: tourism

Credito d’imposta per i viaggiatori locali

TORONTO – Gli alti e bassi degli ultimi due anni potrebbero far pensare a molti di noi che è ora di prendersi una pausa ed evadere. Tuttavia, l’aumento dei contagi da Covid, i requisiti per viaggiare in continua evoluzione e i timori di rimanere bloccati in un Paese straniero hanno spinto molti di noi a optare per una destinazione di vacanza più vicina a casa. Quest’anno, l’Ontario ha reso il “soggiorno” più attraente per i suoi residenti… Read More in Corriere Canadese >>> 

“Staycation Tax Credit” urges Ontarians to vacation locally

The ups and down of the last two years may have many of us thinking it’s time to take a break and get away. However, the rise in Covid infections, the constantly changing requirements for travel and fears of getting stuck in a foreign country have many of us opting for a vacation destination closer to home. This year, Ontario has made the “staycation” more attractive for residents.

Destinations to avoid, for reasons other than Covid-19

The year is drawing to a close and so too is the holiday season and all the craziness of 2021. From Covid-19 infections and its multiple mutations to catastrophic heat waves and deadly floods, it has been a tumultuous year. With 2022 around the corner, people are hoping for better days ahead and dreaming of that much needed getaway to escape all the mayhem.

Last Friday’s publication featured some of the most visited countries in the world. So, assuming you pass the Covid clearance having been fully vaccinated, having received a negative Covid-19 test prior to departure and successfully booked a flight, the following is a list of countries you may want to avoid.

Escape to nowhere this holiday season

Typically, the holidays are a time for celebration, for gathering with family and friends, and a good opportunity for travel. However, the rise in Covid cases and the new Omicron variant has prompted several countries to reinstate certain restrictions causing many families to cancel their holiday travel plans.

The tourism industry is one of the hardest-hit sectors since the start of the pandemic. The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) suggests that the economic strain caused by Covid-19 will likely cost the global tourism sector nearly $2 trillion (USD) in lost revenue in 2021.