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Myrtle Beach Lays Out the Welcome Mat for Canadians – When We’re Ready

Date: 2026-09-04 09:20:55

There wasn't any mention of a certain alternative lake name when the Visit Myrtle Beach team came to Burlington, on the shores of Lake Ontario, for their trade event at the Pearle Hotel...

On the Town Tourism

Top L-R: Marigold Frontuna, General Manager, Sales & ACV@Home, Erminia Gallina, Director of Sales, Air Canada Vacations, Karen Dahdah, Open Jaw Bottom L-R: Brea Hindy, MACS Travel, Jennifer Murphy- MACS Travel, Lorie Nearing, Memory Bank Travel

Advisors “Superheroes” as Air Canada Vacations Kicks Off Winter Launch in Halifax

Date: 2026-09-03 10:16:38

Capes were optional, but superhero status was not! Air Canada Vacations brought its 2026/27 product launch to Halifax for an evening of new products, big announcements, games, prizes and...

On the Town Operators Operators

Celestyal's sister ships

Celestyal’s John Diorio on Growth of Cruise Line: “The Med is Our Playground”

Date: 2026-09-03 10:09:51

In an era of mega cruise ships (and mega cruise lines), it’s striking to see a Mediterranean shipping company with exactly two ships. Celestyal, founded 12 years ago and known for its...

Cruise Ocean Cruise On the Town

GO s, dressed as famous women in history, welcoming GM s into dinner

Club Med Expands Its Way to 100 Resorts — Without Losing What Made It Legendary

Date: 2026-08-28 09:52:54

The first all-inclusive brand is on a roll, both at the beach and on the ski slopes with its sights set on a total of 100 resorts by 2035.

Hotels/Resorts On the Town Resorts

Bruce Hodge and Craig Canvin

Goway Expands Into River Cruising

Date: 2026-08-24 09:18:58

Senior VP Craig Canvin dropped the news at Goway's 25th annual cricket match that a new river cruise product is in the offing and that the company is “on a roll.”

On the Town Operators Operators

Sea trials of Norwegian Cruise Line – Norwegian Luna -

Air Canada Vacations

Air Canada Vacations Academy Sets Sail in 2027 with NCL

TravelBrands Kicks Off Holiday Toy Drive Supporting SickKids Foundation

Marriott Finalizes Barbados Collection Revamp with Tamarind’s Autograph Collection Reopening

Marriott International

Marriott Finalizes Barbados Collection Revamp with Tamarind’s Autograph Collection Reopening

Hotel Riu Palace Phuket: the first RIU hotel in Thailand opens its doors

RIU Hotels & Resorts

Hotel Riu Palace Phuket: First RIU All-Inclusive Resort in Thailand Opens

BermudAir’s 3rd Anniversary Sale Takes 30% Off Published Fare

Air Transat Labour Day Sale: Up to 15% Off Flights this Weekend Only

New Sleeper, Dome and Dining Cars Coming to Via Rail with $4.7B Investment

L-R: Flemming Friisdahl, Edna Ray, Senior Manager, Regional Sales, Air Canada and Kevin Pohlmann, Regional Sales Manager – Air Canada

The Travel Agent Next Door

TTAND Named to Platinum Level of Air Canada Circle of Excellence

Adults Only Club at Lopesan Costa Bávaro Resort, Spa & Casino

WestJet Vacations

WestJet Vacations Expands Punta Cana Offerings

New Club Med Ski Sale Offers Savings up to $1,440

Universal Orlando Resort

Universal Orlando Resort

Universal Orlando Debuts New 3‑Day, 3‑Park Ticket Offer

Krystal Grand Puerto Vallarta

WestJet Vacations

WestJet Vacations Shares Details of Three Renovated Resorts

Barbados Launches ‘Barbados Remembers Your Name’ Global Campaign

Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc.

Barbados Launches ‘Barbados Remembers Your Name’ Global Campaign

Top L-R: Marigold Frontuna, General Manager, Sales & ACV@Home, Erminia Gallina, Director of Sales, Air Canada Vacations, Karen Dahdah, Open Jaw Bottom L-R: Brea Hindy, MACS Travel, Jennifer Murphy- MACS Travel, Lorie Nearing, Memory Bank Travel

Air Canada Vacations

Advisors “Superheroes” as Air Canada Vacations Kicks Off Winter Launch in Halifax

Virgin Voyages Closes MNVV Loophole, Advisors Lose Transfer Privilege

Sea trials of Norwegian Cruise Line – Norwegian Luna -

Air Canada Vacations

Air Canada Vacations Academy Sets Sail in 2027 with NCL

TravelBrands Kicks Off Holiday Toy Drive Supporting SickKids Foundation

Marriott Finalizes Barbados Collection Revamp with Tamarind’s Autograph Collection Reopening

Marriott International

Marriott Finalizes Barbados Collection Revamp with Tamarind’s Autograph Collection Reopening

Hotel Riu Palace Phuket: the first RIU hotel in Thailand opens its doors

RIU Hotels & Resorts

Hotel Riu Palace Phuket: First RIU All-Inclusive Resort in Thailand Opens

BermudAir’s 3rd Anniversary Sale Takes 30% Off Published Fare

Air Transat Labour Day Sale: Up to 15% Off Flights this Weekend Only

New Sleeper, Dome and Dining Cars Coming to Via Rail with $4.7B Investment

L-R: Flemming Friisdahl, Edna Ray, Senior Manager, Regional Sales, Air Canada and Kevin Pohlmann, Regional Sales Manager – Air Canada

The Travel Agent Next Door

TTAND Named to Platinum Level of Air Canada Circle of Excellence

Adults Only Club at Lopesan Costa Bávaro Resort, Spa & Casino

WestJet Vacations

WestJet Vacations Expands Punta Cana Offerings

New Club Med Ski Sale Offers Savings up to $1,440

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LVCVA trade mission team

LVCVA Highlights Major Vegas Investments as Trade Mission Kicks off in Vancouver

Date: 2026-08-21 09:26:14

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) kicked off a three-stop Western Canada trade mission in Vancouver on 18AUG with a key message to Canadian travel advisors: “We’re...

On the Town Tourism

Front row from left: DT Minich, President/CEO, Experience Kissimmee; Marlie Morrison, Managing Director, Sales & Marketing, Disney Destinations, Walt Disney Co. Canada; Jennifer Rivard, Wholesale Sales Manager, The Walt Disney Co. Canada; Top row from left: Nadia Granata, Marketing Director, Flair Vacations; Nicole Bursey, President, Flair Vacations; Kateryna Havrylova, Director, Partner Relations, Tourism Boards & Destinations, Ensemble Travel

Kissimmee Off To The Races: Jockeys for a Bigger Piece of Travel Purse

Date: 2026-08-18 09:28:08

Kissimmee officials are champing at the bit for a return of Canadian visitors – so much so that they galloped to Toronto in AUG26 to host the travel trade at the fabled King’s Plate...

On the Town Tourism

Chris Dinsdale President & CEO Calgary Airport Authority and Arik De, Chief Revenue and Commercial Officer along with Etihad FAs welcome guests at a pre launch event in Calgary. Credit Etihad photo

Etihad Announces Earlier Calgary Launch at YYC Event

Date: 2026-08-12 09:08:47

Months before Etihad Airways' inaugural Calgary flight is set to depart, demand has already prompted the airline to move up its launch. The nonstop service between Calgary and Abu Dhabi...

Airline On the Town

Beaches Poised to Double Its Footprint: “Competitors Can’t Keep Up!”

Date: 2026-07-20 09:46:23

It’s clear the venue was a huge success: Oakville’s Waterfront Bronte Boathouse was the scene of a gathering of some 65 advisors, a few of their hand-picked clients, and teams from...

Hotels/Resorts On the Town Resorts

A nice crowd gathered in Toronto for Reach Global Marketing's mid-summer gathering.

Reach Global Reaches Out to Friends!

Date: 2026-07-17 09:01:21

It was a smoky day in The Big Smoke, but that didn't stop Reach Global Marketing from staging a nice get together with travel industry friends. “Today was about bringing people together...

On the Town

AC's new amenity kits are provided by Hunter Amenities in Burlington, Ont.

A Deeper Dive into Air Canada’s Glowing Hearted Amenities

Date: 2026-07-16 09:39:00

The upgrades are part of the carrier’s “Glowing Hearted” on-board service upgrades, highlighting “home-grown Canadian innovations.”

Airline On the Town

Air Canada sommelier Genevieve Piche with Air Canada Vice President Mark Nasr.

Aeroplan and World of Hyatt Rewards Join Forces

Date: 2026-07-15 09:36:02

A new agreement between Aeroplan and World of Hyatt allows members to earn, convert and redeem points across both programs when they link their accounts.

Airline Hotels/Resorts On the Town

Happy YYZ team members

American Airlines Celebrates 85 Years At YYZ

Date: 2026-07-15 09:31:52

Toronto’s heat was unmistakably present — and so was the warm send‑off for passengers boarding AA1993 to DFW on Wed  14 JUL. The occasion? The 85th anniversary of American...

Airline On the Town

The iconic Spirit Island can be seen on a Maligne Lake boat tour

Why Post-Fire Jasper is Better Than Ever—and Ready for Your Clients

Date: 2026-06-30 09:30:34

Chock-full of practical tips, Jennifer Bain’s second Canada Uncovered column on Jasper’s makeover is a must-read. Elk meatballs, anyone?

Canada News Destinations On the Town Tourism

Some of the smiling TS staffers

In Transatlantic First, Air Transat Heads to Albania from YYZ

Date: 2026-06-19 08:49:45

A bit of history was made on 18JUN at Pearson Airport when the first-ever transatlantic flight to Albania took off. A raft of execs and dignitaries joined the passengers in the departure...

Airline On the Town

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After 50 Years, Goway Expands Into River Cruising

After 50 Years, Goway Expands Into River Cruising

With over 50 years of curating global itineraries under their belt, Goway Travel says it is launching a river-cruise product in September to complement its land offerings.

Senior VP Craig Canvin explained at Goway's 25th annual cricket match that along with the new product, the company continues to grow in a number of areas.

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@reachglobalmarketing and @iloveny pulled out all

@reachglobalmarketing and @iloveny pulled out all the stops in Toronto on 11AUG to thank Canadian travel partners for their continued support of the destination. True to New York's Broadway spirit, guests stepped back into the Roaring Twenties to catch The Great Gatsby Musical at the CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre. A dazzling night, old sport ✨️

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🎉Congratulations to Kerry Berlinquette of TTAND, our newest Air Canada Vacations and Zoëtry Wellness & Spa Resorts Headliner winner!

Kerry has won a 5-night stay at Zoëtry Agua Punta Cana simply by completing our training and entering the draw by answering a few quick quiz questions.

Congratulations, Kerry—we hope you enjoy this unforgettable getaway!🏖️

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‼️BREAKING NEWS ‼️WestJet Flight Attendants Announce Strike Action

The union representing some 4,400 #WestJet #flightattendants called a #strike early on Sunday morning 02AUG, plunging Canada into travel chaos on the busy August long weekend.

https://openjaw.com/newsroom/airline/2026/08/02/westjet-flight-attendants-begin-strike-action/

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