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Monday, December 1, 2025
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All aboard! TDC Campus’ Sales Academy at Sea set sail Sunday (Nov. 30) from Port Everglades aboard the new Sun Princess, with nearly 120 travel pros on board. The bilingual event, which PAX is covering exclusively, comes as luxury and cruise travel sees significant demand and growth, says Sandra Wesson, director of product and industry relations at TDC.
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Montreal-based B2B tour operator 5Continents has appointed Jennifer Santa Cruz as deputy director of sales, effective January 12, 2026. Santa Cruz brings over 25 years of experience in sales and business development to support the company's growth across French- and English-speaking markets in Canada.
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Air Transat has announced an interline partnership with GOL Airlines, one of Brazil’s largest airlines. The partnership aims to significantly expand Air Transat’s network by providing onward connections across Brazil and to key destinations throughout South America.
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Airbus’ global A320 fleet is returning to normal after airlines rushed through an urgent software rollback prompted by a solar-flare vulnerability. Most of the 6,000 affected jets have already been updated, with only limited disruptions remaining as carriers finish the mandated fix.
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eSIM provider Holafly has launched the “world’s first global data plan,” signalling the end of roaming. With one eSIM, one plan, and full global coverage, Holafly says it is “disrupting the industry to become the first true international mobile operator.” Travellers can scale their plan up or down based on needs, topping up on the go or pausing between trips.
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An expanded air transport agreement between Canada and Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates is expected to make way for more passenger and cargo flights.
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The Louvre will raise admission for non-EEA visitors to €32 starting Jan. 14, 2026, a 45 percent increase meant to support security and maintenance upgrades following this year’s high-profile theft. The museum expects the change to raise up to €20 million annually and other French sites may follow.
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Over 1.1 billion tourists travelled internationally between January and September 2025, about 50 million more than the same period in 2024, according to the World Tourism Barometer. Results reflect sustained travel demand despite high inflation and geopolitical tensions, with Africa and Europe showing strong performance.
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Transat has launched its Cyber Week promotion with daily offers on all-inclusive packages to the South and Europe until December 7. The first offer includes savings on packages for two at select Catalonia hotel chain resorts for specific travel dates.
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The Travel Institute has appointed Angela Hughes, CTC, CEO of Trips & Ships Luxury Travel, to its Board of Directors. An industry veteran with 40+ years of experience, Hughes is globally recognized, transforming her travel agency into a multi-million-dollar enterprise specializing in “premium to ultra-high-net-worth” travel experiences and with more than 150 advisors today.
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TravelBrands has launched a one-day Cyber Monday promotion offering travel agents increased Loyalty Rewards Points on December 1. Agents can earn up to 10X points on select products, including packages, hotels, add-ons, car rentals, cruises and journeys.
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
Jamaica's tourism recovery is accelerating post-Hurricane Melissa, with infrastructure restored and hotels reopening. Sunwing's Andrew Dawson and JTB's Angella Bennett shared updates with PAX on booking trends, quality assurance measures and agent support initiatives as the destination prepares for the winter season.
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“I can’t believe I have never river cruised before,” said travel advisor Tracy Langdon, reflecting on the successful week she had at Avalon-ACTA's River Cruise Summit on the Rhine. “It has been absolutely incredible." Here, PAX recaps the exciting sailing through Switzerland, France, and Germany aboard the Avalon Panorama, highlighting lessons—and parties—along the way.
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Canadians planning trips to U.S. national parks such as the Grand Canyon or Yosemite will soon face a steep price hike—more than triple what they pay now. Starting Jan. 1, the National Park Service’s “America the Beautiful” annual pass will keep its current price for U.S. residents, but the cost for international visitors will rise.
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