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Friday, October 25, 2024
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Winter is coming and many Canadians are starting to plan their international getaways. To ensure travellers are ready, Service Canada is encouraging Canadians to check their passport validity based on the destination's entry and exit requirements, which may include a minimum validity period. This, plus more passport tips.
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Passengers travelling through Ottawa International Airport (YOW) now have access to the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority's new CT X-ray technology. The installation at the airport’s domestic/international security checkpoint promises travellers an elevated security screening experience.
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Exclusive perks. Early access. Epic rewards. G Adventures is rolling out the purple carpet for their all-new, totally revamped rewards program in honour of the greatest travellers on Earth. See more in this week's videotorial!
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Flair Airlines is suspending operations to and from Saskatoon. The low-cost carrier’s last Saskatoon route, to Toronto, will be Nov. 25 – just ahead of the holiday travel season, reports say. The airline is suspending flights on certain underperforming routes. Saskatoon’s airport has called the move "unfortunate."
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As airfares continue to rise, travellers are seeking ways to maximize their experiences by extending their stays in their chosen destination. AmaWaterways is catering to this trend with its 14-night “Grand River Cruises,” combining some of Europe’s most popular itineraries into a single voyage.
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WeTravel and Intrepid Travel have launched a free online course through its WeTravel Academy, Rethinking Tour Development. The course is designed to equip travel pros with the skills and knowledge necessary to develop tourism products that are impactful, scalable, and sustainable.
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Carnival Cruise Line has announced more quick getaways to The Bahamas, including cruises that feature the upcoming exclusive destination Celebration Key, as the cruise line continues to add to its 2026-27 sailing schedule.
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Toronto Pearson airport (YYZ) has been recognized by Newsweek as one of Canada's Most Responsible Companies for 2025. Newsweek shared a statistically-based report this month, in which Toronto Pearson landed third amongst all Transportation and Logistics companies.
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CroisiEurope has expanded its Cruise & Hike program for 2025, adding two new itineraries through the Rhine Valley and along the Gironde. The cruises, which feature guided walks, are perfect for walkers and nonwalkers alike with a selection of excursions available for those who don’t want to hike.
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G Adventures has launched five vessels that have been purpose-built for the small group adventure operator’s 2025 European sailing season in Greece. At nearly 57 feet in length, the five boats are spacious and stylish with each vessel carrying 10 travellers in five cabins, the company says.
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BermudAir, which entered the Canadian market last May with flights between Bermuda's and Toronto Pearson and Halifax Stanfield airports – has launched exclusive Golf Packages. For the first time, travellers can book airfare, hotels, and access to some of the island’s best golf courses – all in one convenient package.
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Cunard has announced a partnership with Michelin-starred chef Nathan Outlaw, who will bring Outlaw's Fish Kitchen to life on select Queen Victoria Mediterranean voyages. Chef Outlaw will oversee a series of five-course seafood tasting menus, featuring the finest Mediterranean ingredients, Cunard says.
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
“I want to see some $10,000 cheques being cut in Calgary," said Diana Winters, Exoticca's VP of sales for Ontario, discussing the opportunities there are for travel advisors who sell the tour operator's global experiences. The latter, along with updates on sales tools, took centre stage at the Calgary stop of Exoticca's multi-city fall roadshow.
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A former travel advisor in Ontario is behind bars. After being charged by the Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO), Jie Yu (Jenny) Ai and World Travel Inc. were convicted of a total 11 charges, according to a release. Ai was sentenced to 100 days in jail after accepting funds to book airline tickets and useing the money for other purposes.
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Representatives from Hawai’i's island chapters, key hotel and activity partners and travel media gathered on Wednesday (Oct. 23) at the Dorset in Toronto, bringing a touch of aloha spirit to the city with destination updates. With WestJet and Air Canada ramping up flights as winter approaches, the event was a timely effort to inspire future travel.
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