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Venice Considers Raising Tourist Fee To €30 While Rome Rejects Entry Tax

Date: 2026-10-29 09:44:57

Venice is considering raising its tourist entry fee to €30 as the city explores further measures to manage visitor numbers, while Rome has rejected the idea of introducing a similar...

Tourism

At Brand USA Travel Week, Tourism Talk Overrides Politics

Date: 2026-10-29 09:39:34

Can tourism overcome political tensions? That was the question on everybody’s minds as US destination representatives showed up en masse for Brand USA’s Travel Week in Toronto,...

On the Town Tourism

With New Air Canada Flights, Guatemala Aims Beyond “Having a Moment”

Date: 2026-10-29 09:32:24

In December, Air Canada will launch direct flights to Guatemala City (GUA) from YYZ, with one flight per week. The airline has also extended its season YUL-GUA service to year-round, with...

Airline Tourism

Ottawa Travel Warning Shadows Etihad Calgary-UAE Launch

Date: 2026-10-27 09:27:31

Etihad Airways has launched nonstop service between Abu Dhabi and Calgary, establishing the first direct air connection between the UAE and Western Canada and offering new travel options to...

Tourism Travel Alerts

US Suspends Visa-Free Travel for Chinese Nationals Amid Security Concerns

Date: 2026-10-27 09:25:45

The US Department of Homeland Security is suspending a visa-free travel program that allowed prescreened Chinese nationals to visit the Northern Mariana Islands for up to 14 days, effective...

Tourism

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Atlas Ocean Voyages Adds Culinary Talent to 2027 Epicurean Expeditions

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Next Stop: Railbookers' New Travel Advisor FAM Trips

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Explora Journeys

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Intrepid Travel

Intrepid Launches Pre-Black Friday Offer for Advisors

Delta Expands Baggage Transfer, TSA PreCheck and Uber Drop-off

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Palm Beach, Aruba

Porter Airlines

Transat Adds Porter Flights to its Aruba and Costa Rica Vacation Packages

United Airlines

United and Chef's Table Create New Menu for Polaris Business Class

Canada's Clock Split Will Make Flight Times Look Different This Winter

United Airlines A321XLR

Watchdog Says Air Canada-United Expansion Creates “Near-Monopoly” on Several Routes

Los Cabos Gets Five New Routes From Canada

Visit St. Kitts

St. Kitts Launches "Choose Your Moment" Wellness Campaign

Giglio, Anthony, Credit Marc Fiorito for Gamma Nine

Atlas Ocean Voyages

Atlas Ocean Voyages Adds Culinary Talent to 2027 Epicurean Expeditions

Switzerland Week Returns as Railbookers Offers Savings, Trip Giveaway, and Special Agent Booking Incentive

Next Stop: Railbookers' New Travel Advisor FAM Trips

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Guadalajara Calling: Open Jaw Joins Air Canada to the Heart of Jalisco

Date: 2026-10-27 09:13:41

Open Jaw's Karen Dahdah has touched down in Guadalajara aboard Air Canada's inaugural nonstop flight from Toronto, kicking off a FAM trip showcasing the culture, cuisine and traditions of...

Tourism

Toronto’s Triple Takeoff: Mumbai, Tobago and Chicago

Date: 2026-10-27 09:11:09

Caribbean Airlines has launched its first nonstop Toronto-Tobago service, giving Canadians direct access to the island without a connection through Trinidad or another Caribbean hub. The...

Airline Tourism

300 Days of Sunshine: The Algarve Offers a Unique Brand of Sun and Sand

Date: 2026-10-27 09:10:34

Albufeira and Lagos are popular destinations in the Algarve region of Portugal, with 300 days of sunshine a year and lovely beaches. Canadian visits are already strong, but they'd like even...

Destinations On the Town Tourism

Daylight Saving Time Changed in Europe - How to Avoid Missing Connections

Date: 2026-10-26 10:04:52

European Union countries turned their clocks back one hour on 25OCT, a seasonal change that could cause confusion for travellers catching overnight flights or making tight connections....

Tourism

Jamaica "Bouncing Forward" After Hurricane Melissa, Targets 400,000 Canadian Seats

Date: 2026-10-26 09:42:48

Jamaica is ready for Canadian travellers as 400,000 airline seats are open for the winter travel season. The island nation has been recovering since Hurricane Melissa, but don't say they've...

Tourism

Charlottenburg Palace in Berlin with illuminated Christmas market, festively decorated market stalls and visitors on the palace square at dusk

Urban Christmas in Germany: Tradition meets modern style

Date: 2026-10-26 07:46:23

Germany’s major cities are celebrated as vibrant cultural hubs. During the Christmas market season, they combine that energy with festive lights, seasonal flavours and time-honoured...

Tourism

Air Travellers Entering US Will Be Required to Submit Ebola Declaration as Deaths Spike

Date: 2026-10-23 09:56:37

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention plans to require all international air passengers to complete an Ebola declaration before boarding flights to the US, effective 03NOV, that...

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Tourism

A Town Called Schengen: After Decades of Seamless Travel, European Border Checks Are Back

Date: 2026-10-23 09:55:52

Europe’s passport-free Schengen travel area is facing renewed pressure as Germany, France and Italy reintroduce border checks, creating delays for travellers and cross-border commuters....

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Tourism

New York City Council Votes To Ban Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides

Date: 2026-10-23 09:54:22

New York’s City Council has voted to ban horse-drawn carriage rides by June 2028, ending a longstanding Central Park tourist tradition following the death of an 18-year-old passenger in a...

Tourism

Korea’s K-Wave and Easy Stopovers Driving Record Canadian Visits

Date: 2026-10-23 09:46:14

Korea is having a moment. Canadian arrivals hit a record 286,000 in 2025, and tourism officials expect visitor numbers to rise by at least 10% again in 2026 as demand for everything...

Destinations On the Town Tourism

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Etihad’s Calgary Flights Are Full Through Year-End

Etihad’s Calgary Flights Are Full Through Year-End. Here’s What’s Driving Demand

#EtihadAirways has barely touched down in #Calgary, but its new non-stop service to Abu Dhabi is already off to a flying start.

The inaugural flight from #AbuDhabi arrived in Calgary on 25OCT with every seat sold. The first outbound flight on 27OCT, was also sold out. And according to airline representatives, flights on the four-times-weekly route are fully booked through the end of the year.

@travelswbaggage @etihad

🇲🇽 On location in Guadalajara! Open Jaw’s Karen D

🇲🇽 On location in Guadalajara!

Open Jaw’s Karen Dahdah arrived on Air Canada’s inaugural YYZ–GDL flight on 26OCT to join a FAM trip co-hosted by Air Canada and the Jalisco State Ministry of Tourism. An incredible itinerary awaits, showcasing the region’s rich culture, history, cuisine and unique experiences.

A morning immersed in the history, architecture and flavours of Jalisco. From exploring Guadalajara’s historic downtown and its iconic landmarks to discovering the incredible murals at Cabañas Museum, the city is already making an impression.

We wrapped up the morning with a taste of local tradition at Kamilos 333, sampling carne en su jugo — a beloved Guadalajara speciality. Next up? Rolling up our sleeves to make pan de muerto ahead of Día de Muertos! 🍞

Stay with us for more from Jalisco.

@aircanada @visitjaliscomexico

#OnLocation #FamTrip #VisitJalisco #Guadalajara #TravelAdvisors

Flying Aboard Air Canada’s XLR321 En Route from Ne

Flying Aboard Air Canada’s XLR321 En Route from New #Tenerife Sun Spot

“This is a new plane — don’t make a mess,” the dad in 37D warned his toddler just before AC955 took off on its inaugural flight between the #CanaryIslands and Toronto on 26OCT bound for YYZ. “No,” she defiantly replied as the rest of us enjoyed the rare pristine environment.
@aircanada @visitgrancanaria #LanzaroteAUniqueIsland
#GranCanaria #somuchtolivefor

🛩️🎉Porter Airlines Celebrates 20 Years! Open Jaw’

🛩️🎉Porter Airlines Celebrates 20 Years!

Open Jaw’s Nina Slawek joined Porter Airlines executives, travel industry leaders, media and supplier partners tonight at Toronto’s Radisson Blu to celebrate two decades in the skies.

The milestone called for a signature Porter-blue drink, anniversary cupcakes and plenty of opportunities to reconnect with industry colleagues and toast the airline’s journey over the past 20 years. 🥂🧁

Here’s to celebrating the journey so far—and what’s ahead! ✈️

@porterairlines #PorterAirlines #Aviation #TravelTrade #20thAnniversary

🇵🇹 The race may be over, but the connections conti

🇵🇹 The race may be over, but the connections continue!

Following the 20th anniversary Air Canada–United Airlines Race, several travel advisors extended their Portugal experience with post FAM tours exploring the country through Wine, UNESCO heritage, Gastronomy, or Active & Nature.

The groups reunited last night for one final dinner, sharing stories, memories and new connections forged along the way.

As Edna Ray, Senior Manager, Regional Sales – Global Sales at Air Canada put it, “The partnerships and relationships that have been created here, that’s what it’s all about.”

And that’s what makes these industry experiences about so much more than the destination. Until next time, Portugal! 🇵🇹🥂

#aircanadaunitedairlines2026race #AirCanada #UnitedAirlines #TravelAdvisors #PortugalFAM

Freddie Marsh Resigns from Hyatt to “Enjoy the Per

Freddie Marsh Resigns from Hyatt to “Enjoy the Perfect Escape”

Well known travel personality Freddie Marsh, has posted on social media that “After years of promoting the perfect escape, I’ve decided it’s time to enjoy one of my own.”

Marsh held the role of BDM Western Canada at #HyattInclusiveCollection Americas since April of this year. Prior to the integration with Hyatt, he was with Playa Resorts for 12 years
@mrfreddiemarsh
#Resignation #travelindustry #BDM #Hyatt

ACED IT! 🏆 Air Canada–United Airlines Race Through

ACED IT! 🏆 Air Canada–United Airlines Race Through Portugal: ‘We Are All Winners!’

The Air Canada–United Airlines Race brought 30 travel advisors together to Porto for the yearly competition. “I’ve said from day one, we have all already won because we were invited to be here,” said Kim Hartlen of Trevello.

Kofo Owolabi of Nexion Canada celebrates her team’s win.

The winners: Team 3, made up of Nancy Philbin of Gant Travel Management, Edith Rushton of Expedia Cruises, Amina Akkari Chouikha of Groupe Voyages VP, Kofo Owolabi of Nexion Canada, and Garry Brown of Maritz, with journalist Ilona Kauremszky.

🍷 A memorable finale in Porto! 🇵🇹 Tonight’s gala

🍷 A memorable finale in Porto! 🇵🇹

Tonight’s gala and awards ceremony for the 2026 Air Canada–United Airlines Race took place at the historic Cálem Port Wine Cellars in Vila Nova de Gaia. Founded in 1859, this iconic riverside venue offered a taste of Portugal’s rich wine heritage followed by an evening of celebration, awards and well-deserved recognition.

A fitting setting to toast the 20th anniversary of the race! 🏆🥂 Open Jaw will publish the winning team tomorrow so stay tuned!

@aircanada @united @visitportugal @visitportoandnorth
#aircanadaunitedairlines2026race #PortoPortugal #awardsnight #celebration #20thAnniversary

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