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Monday, October 7, 2024
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Florida is bracing for impact as Hurricane Milton intensified in the Gulf of Mexico Sunday night (Oct. 5). The storm may make landfall on the west coast of the Florida Peninsula as a Category 3, the NHC says. Naples Tampa and Fort Myers are all under storm watch. Meanwhile, Air Canada and WestJet have posted flexible rebooking policies to help travellers plan.
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As Hurricane Milton intensified in the Gulf of Mexico over the weekend, brewing a storm that is now heading toward the west coast of Florida, some cruise lines have proactively changed some itineraries to avoid the system’s path. Royal Caribbean has altered itineraries for five ships to avoid the hurricane, while Carnival adjusts a Bermuda sailing.
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WestJet is growing its service in Winnipeg by 21 per cent, the airline announced Friday (Oct. 4). This winter, WestJet will expand to serve 22 destinations out of Winnipeg, compared to 18 last winter, increasing capacity by 35%. Same-day itineraries for Manitoba's business community will be introduced., as well as flights to Atlanta, Los Cabos, Nashville and Fort Lauderdale.
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Feel the excitement of the tropics at Wyndham Alltra all-inclusive resorts, where sunny skies, soft sand and sparkling waters beckon you to relax and reconnect. See more in this week's videotorial courtesy of Playa Hotels & Resorts.
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Nothing Comes Close to travelling the world with Celebrity Cruises. In 2026 and 2027, get ready for a season of sailings that deliver the world like no one else can. Choose from more than 300 destinations with 3,000 shore excursions across the world. See more in this week's videotorial.
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Airlines must compensate travellers for international flight disruptions based on rules outlined by the Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA), the Supreme Court of Canada decided on Friday (Oct. 4). The ruling upholds Canada’s Air Passenger Protection Regulations (APPR) after airlines appealed to have them made invalid for international flights.
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The Anguilla Tourist Board returned to Canada last week, meeting with trade representatives and media. Stacey Liburd, Anguilla’s director of tourism, and Kohn Richardson, co-ordinator of int'l markets, visited Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, and Quebec City where Liburd talked about the positive momentum Anguilla’s tourism industry is enjoying, announcing several developments for 2025 and beyond.
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Travellers have a new way to get to the latter half of the twin-island nation of Antigua and Barbuda – Barbuda International Airport officially opened on Oct. 3, 2024, signalling the start of a new chapter for the region’s connectivity, tourism, and economy. Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority CEO, Colin C. James. calls it a "game changer."
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asa de Campo Resort & Villas is set to host a 50th Anniversary celebration, which will be marked with a calendar of festivities and special events. Happening from Oct. 24-27, the program will host two Grammy award-winning concerts in its Altos de Chavon Amphitheatre, a concert party and fireworks extravaganza at the Minitas Beach Club, and a $50,000 “Hole-in-One Competition” on Dye Fore and Teeth of the Dog.
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Blue Diamond Resorts has officially opened 12 Overwater Suites at Royalton CHIC Antigua, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort. Each suite has panoramic year-round sunset views, crystal-clear glass floors, private plunge pools, butler service and direct ocean access.
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Dream bigger, see the world. That was the message Air Canada Vacations had for travel advisors at its DreamMakers winter launch tour, which recently landed in select cities across Canada. ACV also unveiled its newest edition of the Sun Travel Agent Toolkit, which includes key information to help agents book their customers’ next vacation.
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Toronto Pearson is teaming up with Autism Ontario and Air Transat for the second annual "Ready, Set, Fly…with YYZ," an immersive airport familiarization tour aimed at supporting families and individuals with autism or neurodivergent needs. The event provides participants with real-life experience navigating Canada's busiest airport to help reduce anxiety about flying.
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
"We believe the new Goway is going to be a company of the future,” said Bruce Hodge, founder of Goway, addressing his team, partners, friends, family and media on Thursday (Oct. 3) on the outdoor terrace of Malaparte at Toronto’s TIFF Lightbox. The celebratory night was held to observe Goway's upcoming 55th anniversary, next year, and the company's rebrand, which was done with travel advisors in mind.
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“We want to become the largest tour operator in the world.” Exoticca kicked off its fall roadshow in Toronto Wednesday night (Oct. 2), welcoming a sold-out crowd of 470 travel advisors. Company executives from Barcelona - Alberto Constans, chief growth officer, and Juanjo Duran, chief product officer - joined the Canadian sales team in updating the trade on everything new at the "NextGen" tour operator.
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A fresh take on travel advisors, and the value they bring to their customers, filled Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto on Wednesday (Oct. 2) at Sunwing’s 2024-25 winter kickoff, where Sunwing’s new “Flynancial Advisor” brand spot debuted. The campaign not only highlights the value of a Sunwing vacation, but also the importance of travel pros. “They are a critical part of our future," said Samantha Taylor, Sunwing's chief marketing officer.
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