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Thursday, October 10, 2024
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Scenic offers an exceptional Mekong River cruise for clients who are not just looking for a vacation, but seeking a unique, exotic experience. PAX's Diane Tierney recently participated in a voyage from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to Siem Reap, Cambodia with a post-cruise stay near Angkor Wat. The adventure was akin to “Indiana Jones and Lara Croft meet Robin Leach” in all the best ways," she writes.
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More than three million people are without power across Florida after Hurricane Milton made landfall near Siesta Key on Wednesday night (Oct. 9) as a Category 3 hurricane. The storm initially brought winds of up to 100mph, reports says, downing power lines and causing damage. A hurricane warning is now in effect for northwestern Bahamas, including Grand Bahama Island, the Abacos, and Bimini.
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If you’ve ever been to Myrtle Beach, then you may know a thing or two about how to shag. But if that last sentence leaves you mystified, then absolutely read on to learn a bit about how the Myrtle Beach team, last night (Oct. 9), hosted Toronto’s travel trade at a '70-themed bash at Archeo in Toronto’s Distillery District, where destination updates were shared.
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The results of a vote on whether to ratify a contract offer for Air Canada’s pilots will be announced today (Oct. 10). Voting by some 5,300 members of the ALPA closes today, and the results will be made public. If the deal is rejected, Charlene Hudy, head of ALPA’s Air Canada bargaining unit, has said she would step down from her role. A rejection could also kickstart a strike countdown.
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The meetings and events industry is projected to flourish in 2025, according to a new report by Amex GBT, sharing key trends. The top five meetings and events destinations in North America for 2025 are New York, Chicago, Miami, Las Vegas and Dallas. New York, for one, has "leapfrogged Las Vegas" as the top meeting and events destination, the report says.
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Royal Caribbean will open a “Perfect Day Mexico” experience in 2027, the cruise line announced Wednesday (Oct. 9). Located along Mexico's Caribbean coast in the village of Mahahual (Quintana Roo state) near Costa Maya, Perfect Day Mexico promises to the company’s signature thrills and chills with Mexico’s charm.
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Envoyage Canada has appointed David Gallie as its new member support leader. With more than 30 years of travel industry experience, Gallie brings a wealth of experience, leadership, and a deep understanding of how to support a thriving network of travel advisors. Gallie's journey with Flight Centre Travel Group began at one of Eastern Canada’s earliest retail locations.
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Passengers aboard a recent Turkish Airlines flight from Seattle to Istanbul, Turkey experienced a scary situation recently after their pilot became ill and died. Captain Ilcehin Pehlivan, 59, collapsed mid-flight, resulting in a second pilot and co-pilot taking over the controls, an airline spokesperson wrote on X.
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Marriott Bonvoy and Aeroplan have deepened their loyalty partnership: Aeroplan 50K, 75K, and Super Elite Members will receive complimentary Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite Status, while Marriott Bonvoy Titanium Elite and Ambassador Elite members will receive complimentary Aeroplan 25K Status.
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Collette has launched a new season, adding 13 new tours to its lineup, which marks the company's 107th year. "We've added Albania to The Balkans: Coastal Croatia and Legendary Greece tour; and launched brand new programs like a Namibia and South Africa tour as well as regional deep dives like Sequoia and Kings Canyon and Utah's Mighty Five,' says CEO Jaclyn-Leibl-Cote.
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Now entering its third year of Soulful Experience voyages, AmaWaterways has announced four different itineraries in as many countries for 2025, including its newest destination, Colombia. The experiences celebrate the heritage, traditions and cultures of Black communities, in international destinations rich with African history.
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Oceania Cruises has unveiled details of its new culinary venue, The Crêperie, debuting on Allura, its newest ship launching in July 2025.
The Crêperie, located next to Baristas, the line’s coffee bar, will offer a selection of French crêpes, Bruxelles waffles and bubble waffles, alongside Italian ice cream sundaes, from mid-morning throughout the afternoon.
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
Transat has consolidated its Canadian tour operator divisions and commercial activities, altering the face of its workforce, PAX has learned. Nicole Bursey, who worked at Transat for just under 15 years, most recently as commercial director, has left the company, a spokesperson has confirmed. Quebec-based Julie Sareault is now responsible for Transat's tour operator commercial efforts nationally.
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Transcend Cruises has shared details of its first purpose-built ship, which is designed exclusively for groups. The first ship will set sail in the fourth quarter of 2025, providing both meeting and incentive planners and the affinity market with elevated options for Europe’s rivers. The 135-meter ships promise adaptable spaces and services designed exclusively for groups.
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After a six-month pause, Royal Caribbean has resumed visits to Labadee, Haiti, where the company operates a private beach. In March, the cruise line cancelled visits to Labadee due to Haiti’s deteriorating security situation. It appears things have now changed as Royal Caribbean's ships returned to the destination on Oct. 8, with Adventure of the Seas being the first.
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