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Monday, November 3, 2025
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The Cuba Tourist Board says Cuba has made “significant progress” in its recovery efforts across the eastern part of the island following the recent passage of Hurricane Melissa, which struck eastern Cuba on Oct. 29 as a Category 3 storm. Local hotels mostly suffered “cosmetic damages,” the tourist board said.
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As the U.S. government shutdown approaches the two-month mark, airports nationwide are increasingly feeling the strain, with staffing shortages leading to mounting flight delays. This past weekend brought some of the toughest travel conditions so far at many U.S. airports, where seemingly endless lines of frustrated passengers stretched through terminals, reports say.
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Couples Resorts in Negril and Ocho Rios in Jamaica says that all of its guests and team members following Hurricane Melissa, which hit Jamaica as a Category 5 on Oct. 28. While a full assessment of the island is being done to ensure the hotel can safely receive guests and provide services, the properties will not be accepting new arrivals through November 15, 2025.
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The Canadian Association of Tour Operators (CATO) has again called on Ontario to review of the Travel Industry Act and its regulations, as recommended by the Auditor General nearly two years ago. “The current system is unsustainable and increasingly disconnected from the realities of today’s travel marketplace,” says Jean Hébert, CATO’s executive director.
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Canada’s MP responsible for foreign aid announced on Thursday (Oct. 30) that Ottawa will provide $7 million in humanitarian assistance to Caribbean nations affected by Hurricane Melissa. Post-hurricane recovery and restoration efforts are currently underway in Jamaica, where airports have resumed service.
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Virtuoso has named Alyssa Bushey senior vice president, global marketing. She will oversee product marketing, content strategy, CRM and paid media, as well as the brand’s global editorial work. Bushey succeeds Helen McCabe-Young and will report to COO Brad Bourland.
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Explora Journeys has introduced a limited-time offer with up to 40 per cent savings on select itineraries booked between Nov. 3 and Dec. 1, 2025. The promotion applies to all suite categories across global Journeys Collections. A 5 per cent deposit is required to secure a reservation.
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Virgin Voyages has launched a Black Friday Preview Sale offering significant savings on select 2025 and 2026 cruises. Canadians can access added discounts and onboard credits on eligible itineraries. The limited-time promotion ends Nov. 20, 2025.
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Canadian North pilots are expressing “deep disappointment” following the airlines’ managements’ announcement of pilot layoffs, reflecting the downsize of the 737 operation, said the Air Line Pilots Association Int’l (ALPA). The “unsettling news” comes at the end of the first week of bargaining discussions between the union and company.
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Virgin Atlantic is launching new services between London Heathrow and Phuket for winter 2026, building on the airline’s Eastward expansion and connecting North American customers with Thailand’s beaches and nightlife via London. The three times a week service will operate seasonally beginning Oct. 18, 2026.
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
Declining sentiment toward U.S. travel, coupled with currency challenges related to the U.S. dollar, has prompted Travel Leaders Network to launch a new conference closer to home. Next year, TLN will launch “Ignite Canada,” an event in Vancouver and Toronto, spanning two full days, for Canadian agents. PAX spoke to TLN's Christine James and Lindsay Pearlman in Toronto yesterday to learn more about the series, which replaces the "Regionals."
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In a series of decisions published by the Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA), Air Transat has applied (and been approved) for licences to operate flights (on a codeshare basis) from Canada to Lebanon, India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. It remains uncertain what the airline’s plans are for these destinations.
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Following Hurricane Melissa, Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett has established a goal for Jamaica’s tourism sector to be fully operational by Dec. 15, 2025. To achieve this, the Ministry has launched a high-level Hurricane Melissa Recovery Task Force, alongside the Tourism Cares, to coordinate efforts between the public and private sectors
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