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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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Airlift between Canada and Jamaica will see a boost this winter as Canada Jetlines plans to launch flights between Toronto Pearson and Montego Bay. The new, twice-weekly route will begin on Nov. 5, revealed Jetlines’ Director of Sales and Business Development Sanjay Kopalkar at this year’s Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) conference in Montego Bay.
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Egypt has posted an update regarding its visa requirements for Canadian travellers. According to the Embassy of Egypt in Ottawa, Canadian travellers who possess an e-visa issued before Oct. 1 will be allowed to enter Egypt, throughout the validity of their e-visa – even if it extends beyond Oct. 1. Global Affairs Canada updated its travel page for Egypt on Tuesday (Sept. 12).
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G Adventures and Planeterra have announced the speaker and performer schedule for its inaugural GX event, and it includes a private concert by iconic disco group The Village People. The event, which PAX will be covering on location in Peru, will feature the first World Community Tourism Summit being hosted on World Tourism Day, Sept 27, 2023.
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"We are about to have the best year in the history of tourism in Jamaica," said Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett, kicking off JAPEX, an industry trade show hosted by the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association, in association with the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), in Montego Bay this week. The latest on new hotels, paperless entry and connectivity to Canada.
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According to an email advisory received by PAX this morning (Sep. 13), TICO says it will launch a broad and comprehensive consultation process with registrants and stakeholders in the coming weeks. This will be about its funding framework and fee model proposals, including the Compensation Fund.
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Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) will expand its long-haul network in summer 2024 – and Toronto will benefit. The flag carrier of Switzerland – a subsidiary of the Lufthansa Group – will begin a non-stop service between Zurich and Toronto starting on May 10, 2024, the airline says.
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Beginning Dec. 15, WestJet will operate non-stop service between Kelowna and Las Vegas, twice weekly, as the airline continues to strengthen its investments in Western Canada through increased sun and leisure connections.
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Building on positive response to its new Icon of the Seas, Royal Caribbean International says it will open its next lineup of seven-night adventures from Miami three months ahead of schedule. The line has unveiled Icon’s 2025-26 voyages to Perfect Day at CocoCay; Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic; and San Juan, Puerto Rico.
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Sunwing Vacations has brought back its “Best of the Best List” with more content, all-inclusive package options and everything agents need to help their clients take their getaways further than ever before. From now until late October 2023, Sunwing will be unveiling seven collections of curated content across 37 categories, 16 of which are new for this year.
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Voyages on Viking’s newest Nile River ship, Viking Sobek, are now available for booking. Set to debut in 2025, the Viking Sobek will join the company’s growing fleet as its sixth ship. Meanwhile. strong demand has led to an early opening of Sobek’s inaugural season and 2026 departure dates across the entire Nile River fleet.
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
H.I.S.-Red Label Vacations Inc. has announced executive promotions. Diane Lattavo has been named chief air commercial officer, while Sam Youssef takes the role of SVP, marketing and partnerships. Elvi Cal is now SVP, product and commercial, while Mike Miljak returns as chief information officer. Domenic Maggi, senior director of IT Operations, will oversee all IT departments.
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The last time we visited Margaritaville Island Reserve Cap Cana, we unpacked a parrot-peppered world of margarita popsicles, floating taco bars and flip-flops. All of that still stands, except now, returning to this flamboyant property more than one year later, there are dedicated sections for adults and families. Here's PAX's latest report from the Jimmy Buffett-inspired paradise, where salty rims and live music rules.
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The internet is furious and Jann Arden is unhappy after Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre made a short speech on board a WestJet flight Sunday evening (Sept. 10). The campaign-style address Poilievre delivered was on board a flight that WestJet added to carry people attending a Conservative Party convention in Quebec City, it was later revealed. Singer Jann Arden, meanwhile, isn't happy.
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