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Friday, November 15, 2024
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Sunwing has shared exclusive updates with PAX about its strategy for Cuba this winter. As the island nation recovers from a string of power outages (and negative headlines), the tour operator is steering value-driven customers to “hidden gem” destinations that are less precarious. Sunwing is also ramping up quality control in Cuba. The company has removed 26 hotels from its portfolio due to negative reviews and is introducing a hotel framework for agents and consumers.
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Sunwing has postponed its new service to Tulum to early December, PAX has learned. The flights, which were set to operate out of Toronto and Montreal airport starting this month, have been shifted due to a “technical operational” issue at Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport, Tulum’s new airport, which is welcoming a host of new carriers this winter season.
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Tropical Storm Sara has drenched northeastern Honduras with rainfall. reports say. Earlier posts from the National Hurricane Centre told residents along the eastern Gulf of Mexico to monitor the storm for its potential to reach the United States, but the agency now believes the storm might not survive its path through Central America and Mexico’s Yucatán.
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The Israel Ministry of Tourism (IMOT) has added two business and marketing professionals to its North American offices: Simmi Shulman for the Northeast region within the United States, and Hilary Brown, who will be based in Toronto, overseeing business across Canada. Brown brings 20 years of experience to the role, having served as a business development manager for Group Voyagers.
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Four Seasons Hotel New York, a majestic Art Deco building in Midtown Manhattan, reopened its doors on Friday (Nov. 15), welcoming back guests from around the world and around the corner. A landmark in the city, the 52-storey hotel occupies 57 East 57th Street between Madison and Park Avenues, just steps from Central Park, Fifth Avenue, Rockefeller Plaza, and more.
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Virgin Voyages is raising the bar for its travel advisors – affectionately known as First Mates. Sir Richard Branson's adults-only cruise line has doubled down on its commitment to the trade by introducing new incentives (and bringing back other offers) due to popular demand.
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Black Friday – a colloquial term that kickstarts the holiday shopping season – is in full swing as retailers unleash limited-time offers and deals. The travel industry is no exception, and ahead of the official day (Nov. 29), suppliers are already unlocking bargains on select itineraries and products that can help your clients save. Here’s a round-up of the latest offers – including Cyber Monday (Dec. 2) and Travel Tuesday (Dec. 3) deals – that have crossed our news desk so far.
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Virginia Beach welcomed 14.1 million visitors in 2023, with Canadians representing the largest segment of international guests accounting for 45 per cent of the foreign tourism market, according to a new economic impact study by the Virginia Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau. Canadians contributed nearly $38 million in spending, exceeding the combined expenditures of visitors from the next four largest international markets.
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HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions) has announced a global partnership with the University of Tasmania and its Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS). The collaboration marks a milestone for both HX and the University as it brings together one of the world's oldest and leading expedition companies and a globally renowned education and research institute with a focus on Antarctic and polar studies.
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Coconut Bay Beach Resort & Spa in Saint Lucia completed a multimillion-dollar renovation project during its annual September closure. The enhancements focused on room transformations, dining experiences, wedding venues, a completely new Activity Pool deck and spa facilities will elevate the guest experience across the resort just in time for high season.
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Wicked: The Experience is opening at Universal Orlando Resort on Saturday (November 16). The all-new immersive experience invites guests to step into the world of Wicked before the highly anticipated Universal Pictures film hits theatres on November 22.
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Introducing The Geluxe Collection, G Adventures’ new line of premium active trips. Get moving and go deeper into your destination on expertly curated adventures that were designed from the ground up to keep you feeling oh-so comfortable. See more in this week's videotorial courtesy of G Adventures.
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
Porter Airlines inaugurated a new route between Toronto Pearson (YYZ) and Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) on Thursday (Nov. 14). This is Porter’s sixth destination in Florida.
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Apple and Air Canada are teaming up to help travellers locate and recover misplaced items like luggage. In a news release Monday, Apple revealed that a new iOS 18.2 feature, called “Share Item Location,” will help users find misplaced items by sharing the location of an AirTag or “Find My” network accessory with third parties – including airlines.
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If you’ve seen boldfaced names from Canada’s tour operators posting pictures from Portugal on social media this week, chances are you’ve caught a glimpse at a milestone event. This week, The Canadian Association of Tour Operators (CATO) hosted its first-ever out-of-country symposium, landing in Alentejo. “This is a discovery for all," said CATO Jean Hebert of the event, which has partnered up with Visit Alentejo and TAP Air Portugal.
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